I was already on the verge of losing out when I heard the front door opening. I didn't glance at it though since I already knew who it was! I was constantly staring at the phone, specifically at the text box that showed Vampire was offline.

I frowned at that, and I was just about to text him the second time when I heard a familiar voice.

"Hah, you look like you're on the verge of crying." Then that voice paused, followed by a hiccup, and said, "It's good that you cry. At least, that's the punishment you should face!"

Punishment? Crying?

My husband never talked so bluntly unless…

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