"Why did you answer the phone? Where's Jeremy?" Joanna's voice was icy as she demanded.
"He's doing the dishes," Madeline replied.
Jeremy was doing the dishes himself?
The thought of their time together in her absence made Joanna seethe with anger.
"If there's nothing else, I'll hang up," Madeline continued.
"How do you know I don't have anything important to say? What if I did?" Joanna retorted.
"Is that so?" Madeline scoffed. "Then why don't you tell me what it is? I am Jeremy's wife, after all, and whatever you have to say to him, you can say to me."
"I only want to tell Jeremy in person."
Joanna emphasized "in person" with particular emphasis.
Madeline, unfazed, replied, "As far as I know, Jeremy has no interest in taking your calls. And let me offer you a word of advice. Girl
