Chapter 347

Jabco was not just angry. He was scared. The two days without knowing where she was tore something inside him. He imagined every worst possibility. When he found out she was with Lennox, jealousy mixed with fear, turning into rage. He did not know how to express that fear, so it came out as control. “Did you ask me?” Riyana said coldly. “Before you ran back to your ex-girlfriend? No. So why should I explain myself?” She pulled her face free from his grip. “And don’t forget,” she added, her voice sharp, “we don’t have that kind of relationship where I need to report my movements to you.” Jabco took a deep breath. “Riyana,” he said, trying to control himself, “I don’t want to fight right now. I just want an explanation. That’s all.” He paused, then asked directly, “Why were you with Lennox?” He knew pressing her emotionally would only push her further away. So he chose a straight question. Riyana laughed, but there was no humor in it. “Then explain something to me first,” she said. “Why