Chapter 5 " Oh , Laura , so you really were hurt . Why didn't you tell me ? You've caused me to be misunderstood . That's on you . " Adam shot her a cold look and raised his hand , slapping her across the face with force . " You wicked woman , get out of here . You're only making things worse for my wife . " Carla looked at him in disbelief . " Adam , you hit me for her ? " " Hmph , don't think I'll ever pay attention to you again . " With that , she stomped off , clutching her face in grievance . Adam turned back to me , his demeanor softening as he looked for ways to please me . He was about to say something , but I interrupted him . " Carla is lying , no doubt , but don't forget , without your help , that knife wouldn't have ended up in my stomach . " For the first time , Adam , the one who had always acted superior in front of me , seemed at a loss . " Darling , please don't do this . I'm scared when you look at me like that . " " It was all because of that wretched woman , Carla . I wasn't trying to hurt you . Let me make it right , okay ? " I couldn't help but laugh bitterly . Before , he wanted to make it right for Carla . Now he wanted to make it right for me . But unlike her , I didn't need it . Chapter