Chapter 386

Yvette was just way too petty. At first, he found it charming, maybe because he hadn’t met anyone like her. It was novel and even intriguing.

But slowly that novelty wore off. Gradually, he realized how petty she was. She could get upset over the pettiest things, and often did things that left him shaking, unsure if he should laugh or sigh. She didn’t fit into his world. Take the time she insisted on haggling over everything for the wedding – the cake, the dress, you name it. The relentless penny-pinching drove him nuts.

She had never seen much of the world. Whenever he introduced her to his friends, she managed to embarrass herself.

She was unlike Callie, who was so beautiful and graceful. No one could find fault with her because she never gave them a reason to.

The more he compared them, the more disappointed he became. And once that disappointment set in, it was all downhill from there. Gideon was growing to dislike Yvette. The thought of marrying her and spending every day with her made it feel like he was suffocating. She wasn't like Callie. Callie never got jealous at the drop of a hat, nor did she constantly check up on him.

But Yvette? She spent most of her time scrutinizing him. She’d sneak peeks at his phone, interrogate him about who he was with, and sometimes even call them to confirm. He couldn’t even grab a drink with a female friend without her losing her cool. Even during dinner, when a waitress brought him something, she’d get upset; it was like she was this enormous vat of jealousy, ready to swallow him whole if he so much as slipped.

“Gideon, how could you think this way about me? I love you, I love you so much,” Yvette sobbed, wiping her tears away. She looked utterly heartbroken.

Gideon didn’t respond. He drove her home but didn’t get out of the car.

“We’re home, Gideon,” Yvette said patiently, trying to keep her composure. Even if she was upset with him, she knew she had to hold it together until after the wedding.

If the wedding fell through, she’d be finished. This was her one shot at a different life; her only chance was Gideon.

Even if the marriage ended in divorce, she had to be with him. At least then, she could secure some financial stability.

But not now. If they broke up now, she’d be nothing but a laughingstock.

“You go on up,” Gideon said coldly. “I’ve got some things to do.”

“What do you have to do this late? Just stay in,” Yvette pressed.

“Why do you have to control everything? Isn’t it exhausting?” Gideon snapped. “Callie never tried to control me like this. She let me be. Why do I have to listen to you? Who do you think you are?”

He was suddenly furious. “What makes you think you have any authority over me? Even if I had other women, it’s none of your business. You marry me, and you accept that..."

Yvette stared at him, shocked, her eyes welling up.

“Gideon, you were not like this before. You used to care about me. I get scared being home alone. I ask who you’re with because I worry about you..."

Gideon snapped, “I don’t need you to worry about me. I’m an adult. Do you think I can’t handle myself?"

Gideon practically pushed Yvette out of the car. Then he drove away, leaving her standing there.