Alpha japhet pov
When I got home, the heavy door creaked open, revealing Jeffrey standing in the hallway with a stormy look on his face. His arms were crossed, his jaw tight, and his eyes burned with frustration. I barely had time to shut the door behind me before he spoke.
"Do you really have to do it?" he asked, his voice sharp and accusatory.
I frowned, feigning ignorance. "Do what?"
Jeffrey's eyes narrowed. "Punish her because you found out she never liked you."
The words hung in the air for a moment, and I couldn’t help the smirk tugging at the corner of my lips. I leaned back against the door, folding my arms casually. "Am I punishing her?"
His frustration boiled over. "You tell me!"
I shrugged, walking toward the tray of fruit on the nearby table. Picking up an apple, I took
