Chapter 42

Chloe's anger simmered, threatening to boil over. "Jealous?" she scoffed, her voice laced with disbelief. "You're accusing me of being jealous of Blaise? I'm the one who should be jealous, Alonzo!"

She leaned closer, her eyes flashing with hurt and frustration. "How many times have you been lost in your phone, ignoring everything I say? Even tonight, in the car, you were glued to that screen, completely oblivious to me!"

Her voice cracked as she continued, "I'm supposed to be the center of your world, Alonzo, but sometimes it feels like I'm barely even in your orbit."

The temperature in the room seemed to rise as the argument escalated. Chloe's voice, usually soft and melodic, now echoed with anger. "We're not married, Alonzo!" she shouted, her words punctuated with frustration. "Just because we're engaged doesn't mean you can control my every thought and action!"

Alonzo's face flushed, his own anger mirroring hers. "Oh, so now you're defending him?" he accused, his voice dripping wit