“What did Matilda say to you?” Viel asked once she had left. I took a deep breath. “Nothing.” I avoided his gaze so he wouldn’t notice that I was lying. “I know Matilda,” he said. “She’ll find a way to make you angry with me. I know she won’t be at peace as long as she sees us together.” I looked at him. “If you already know what your ex-wife is like, why do you let her do whatever she wants?” “I’m not letting her,” he replied. “Back then, I just didn’t stop her from doing what she wanted so our separation would be easier. But now, we’re already separated. I won’t let her interfere in my life anymore.” His expression hardened.“You don’t have anything to worry about.” “Xheree, I thought you wouldn’t keep anything from me especially when it concerns Matilda.” I took a deep breath befor

