"You're awake. Did the sound of my voice bring you out of your sleep?" Jade asked, pushing Ronan's hair out of his face. "It was very effective since you cannot speak."
Jade caressed Ronan's face. "I love you, but I cannot let you make a fool of our daughter. I am considering whether to keep you like this or to wake you once Amelia has found a good husband."
Jade knew that if she did the latter, Ronan would throw her out or try to have her killed, but she didn't mind.
As long as Amelia was happy, Jade could endure. If Jade were lucky, Amelia would find herself a husband who could shield Jade from Ronan.
"I spoke to you about how it felt for my father to arrange my marriage. We agreed to help Amelia aim high for a husband, but then you turn around and pick one of your friends. Do you hate our daughter?" Jade asked.
Ronan only stared at Jade, his body trying to fight what she had done to him so he could speak.
