Cedric's expression turned cold instantly, and a look of disgust flashed across his eyes. "Miranda... please, let's not talk about her."
Miranda let out a sharp, cold laugh. "Why shouldn't we? Did Mr. Green abandon his so-called 'wife' now that she is no longer useful to you?"
"You are my only wife!" Cedric said hurriedly, trying to defend himself. "I truly, honestly believed you were dead! She was carrying my child. That was the only reason I married her!"
"How ridiculous. Did I force you to sleep with her?" Miranda retorted with icy disdain. "Where was your definition of 'wife' when you used me as a live target, dragging me through the sea just to amuse and appease your precious mistress?"
With every word Miranda spoke, Cedric’s face grew paler and paler.
Eventually, he could barely
