“You love Me?” I repeat what he said. He took my arm and then looked at me. “I’m jealous because I love you.” “Viel!” Viel let go of me when he heard Matilda’s voice. I was left standing where I stood. Viel approached Matilda. “What are you doing here?” Viel asked. I turned my back on them so I couldn’t see Matilda’s reaction. “I’m with Bea. She wants to go to the ocean park with you.” “I can’t be with you. I have a lot of work.” “Work? Or maybe you don’t want to come because of that woman!” My grip tightened on the hem of my dress. I wanted to leave, but I couldn’t step on my feet. “Don’t act like you think you still have a right to me,” Viel replied, annoyed. “I have a right to you because I’m still your wife.” “Not anymore.” I heard Viel’s footsteps approaching me, and he