Chapter 18 I used to think his jealousy was cute . That possessive look in his eyes , the way his fingers would tighten protectively around mine in public , or how his messages would flood my phone like waves , one after another checking in , asking what I was doing , who I was with , At first , it made me feel wanted . Important . Like I was his whole world . But lately … it felt like a cage . Each day , Rozens jealousy didnt just spark it roared . It didnt take long for the warmth of his love to start burning like wildfire . Consuming . Spreading . Uncontrolled . Why didnt you tell me your client today was a man ? That was his message from this morning . Not even a name . Just a gender . I ignored it . Then another followed . Are you purposely keeping that from me ? I sighed as I scrolled through his messages while walking to my car . There were seventeen unread texts . Seventeen . I used to smile seeing his name pop up . Now I dreaded it . Alice glanced at me as she got into the passenger seat . Another jealous text from your husband ? . I tried to laugh , but it came out tight . Something like that . You sure everythings okay between you two ? I didnt answer . Because I didnt know . By the time I got home , I was exhausted meetings , deadlines , client calls , presentations . I just wanted a hot shower , a quiet meal , and silence . But instead , I found him . Sitting on the couch in my apartment like he owned the place his jaw tight , his eyes darker than Id ever seen them . You didnt answer , he said , standing . I was working . I put my bag down , tension already curling in my spine . I told you . Im not glued to my phone . You always answer . Until today . Rozen , I said , exhaling , Im tired . Can we not do this tonight ? His expression didnt soften . You didnt tell me you were meeting a male client . What does it matter ? I snapped . You dont own me . Im your husband ! And this is work ! Then quit . 59 % 19:29 Fri , 18 Apr. The room went silent . My fingers twitched at my sides . What did you just say ? Quit . You dont need to work . Ill take care of you . I stared at him , the blood draining from my face . So thats it ? I become your trophy wife ? Just stay at home , smile , and keep quiet while you play husband of the year ? Thats not what I meant . Then what do you mean , Rozen? Because all Im hearing lately is control . Dont work . Dont meet men . Dont do anything without telling me . Do you even hear yourself ? His nostrils flared . I just want to protect you . From what ? I stepped closer , voice rising . From male clients ? My career ? Myself ? You dont understand- No , Rozen . I do understand . You dont trust me . He didnt reply . And that silence told me everything . I took a breath . Youre punishing me for what Mina did . His head snapped up . Dont bring her into this . I have to ! Because you keep projecting your past onto me . Im not her , Rozen . I didnt cheat on you . I didnt lie . I didnt leave . I was here . I am here . But if you keep this up , I wont be . You dont mean that . I looked him in the eyes . Dont I ? He looked stunned . Like he never thought Id say it . But I wasnt finished . I cant breathe , Rozen . I used to feel safe with you . But now … I feel like Im always walking on glass . Every message you send feels like a trap . Every call like a test I have to pass . And Im tired . His hands curled into fists , then relaxed . I just dont want to lose you . Then stop pushing me away . Im not ! You are ! We were shouting now . The walls seemed to echo every word . He paced the floor , raking his hand through his hair . Youre everything to me , Jasmine . I dont know how to handle this . Ive never- Then learn , I cut in . Because I wont live like this . I wont be in a relationship where Im not trusted . Again ! He looked at me , hurt and anger mingling in his eyes . So what , youre just going to leave ? I need space . ་ My Hushand in r ས ནྲྀ , 59 % Chapter 18 I used to think his jealousy was cute . That possessive look in his eyes , the way his fingers would tighten protectively around mine in public , or how his messages would flood my phone like waves , one after another checking in , asking what I was doing , who I was with . At first , it made me feel wanted . Important . Like I was his whole world . But lately … it felt like a cage . Each day , Rozens jealousy didnt just spark it roared . It didnt take long for the warmth of his love to start burning like wildfire . Consuming . Spreading . Uncontrolled . Why didnt you tell me your client today was a man ? That was his message from this morning . Not even a name . Just a gender . I ignored it . Then another followed . Are you purposely keeping that from me ? I sighed as I scrolled through his messages while walking to my car . There were seventeen unread texts . Seventeen . I used to smile seeing his name pop up . Now I dreaded it . Alice glanced at me as she got into the passenger seat . Another jealous text from your husband ? , I tried to laugh , but it came out tight . Something like that . You sure everythings okay between you two ? I didnt answer . Because I didnt know . By the time I got home , I was exhausted meetings , deadlines , client calls , presentations . I just wanted a hot shower , a quiet meal , and silence . But instead , I found him . Sitting on the couch in my apartment like he owned the place his jaw tight , his eyes darker than Id ever seen them . You didnt answer , he said , standing . I was working . I put my bag down , tension already curling in my spine . I told you . Im not glued to my phone . You always answer . Until today . Rozen , I said , exhaling , Im tired . Can we not do this tonight ? His expression didnt soften . You didnt tell me you were meeting a male client . What does it matter ? I snapped . You dont own me . Im your husband ! And this is work ! Then quit . Tha want ailant L Chapter 18 19:29 Fri , 18 Apr The room went silent . My fingers twitched at my sides . What did you just say ? Quit . You dont need to work . Ill take care of you . 59 % I stared at him , the blood draining from my face . So thats it ? I become your trophy wife ? Just stay at home , smile , and keep quiet while you play husband of the year ? Thats not what I meant . Then what do you mean , Rozen ? Because all Im hearing lately is control . Dont work . Dont meet men . Dont do anything without telling me . Do you even hear yourself ? His nostrils flared . I just want to protect you . From what ? I stepped closer , voice rising . From male clients ? My career ? Myself ? You dont understand- No , Rozen . I do understand . You dont trust me . He didnt reply . And that silence told me everything . I took a breath . Youre punishing me for what Mina did . His head snapped up . Dont bring her into this . I have to ! Because you keep projecting your past onto me . Im not her , Rozen . I didnt cheat on you . I didnt lie . I didnt leave . I was here . I am here . But if you keep this up , I wont be . You dont mean that . I looked him in the eyes . Dont I ? He looked stunned . Like he never thought Id say it . But I wasnt finished . I cant breathe , Rozen . I used to feel safe with you . But now … I feel like Im always walking on glass . Every message you send feels like a trap . Every call like a test ! have to pass . And Im tired . His hands curled into fists , then relaxed . I just dont want to lose you . Then stop pushing me away . Im not ! You are ! We were shouting now . The walls seemed to echo every word . He paced the floor , raking his hand through his hair . Youre everything to me , Jasmine . I dont know how to handle this . Ive never- Then learn , I cut in . Because I wont live like this . I wont be in a relationship where Im not trusted . Again ! He looked at me , hurt and anger mingling in his eyes . So what , youre just going to leave ? I need space . Chantor 10 2/3 70 7 % 59 % 19.29 Fri , 18 Apr Jasmine- I held up my hand . And then I walked to the bedroom . Each step was heavy . Each breath tighter than the last . I opened the closet . Pulled out the suitcase . Started folding clothes . Behind me , I heard him come in . Youre not serious . He moved closer . Please dont go . I need space , I repeated . To think . To breathe . Ill change . Ill do anything . Will you stop being jealous of every man I talk to ? He hesitated . And that hesitation broke something in me . I zipped the suitcase and turned . Im not asking for miracles . Just trust . I do trust you- You dont . We stared at each other . Two people who once found comfort in silence , now drowning in it . He reached out , but I stepped back . This isnt goodbye , Rozen , I whispered . But I cant be here . Not like this . He didnt follow me . Not when I rolled my suitcase to the door . Not when I put on my coat . Not even when I looked back one last time . He just stood there . And I left . The elevator ride was suffocating . I didnt cry . Not until I got into the car and drove a few blocks away . Then the tears came . Unstoppable . Because I loved him . God , I loved him . But love wasnt supposed to feel like this . It wasnt supposed to feel like drowning . 19:29 FM , 18 Apr Chapter 19 19:29 Fri , 18 Apr Chapter 18 Audrey's biggest regret? A one-night stand with Floyd, her secret love for eight years. Despite his arranged marriage and his family's troubles, he kept rescuing her. She thought she was just a fling,...