His Secret Spoiled Wife (Lily and Alexander) novel Chapter 1433

"How can I not be angry at what she said?!" Fabian snapped, pointing at the empty doorway as rage pulsed through his veins. He wondered when his well-behaved and sensible daughter became so impertinent.

‘Isn’t it too late for her to still be going through her rebellious stage?’

"Ree, she…" Maria paused. She wanted to say that Rhea was telling the truth, but she dared not continue. Ultimately, Maria sighed and continued, "Ree is still young. There are many things she doesn't understand. You shouldn't hold it against her."

"Am I holding it against her?! I…" In the end, Fabian plopped on his seat with a pant and did not continue.

At this point, Maria had no choice but to change the subject. "You're not usually like this. Why are you so on edge today? Haven't things been going well? Isn't it good if we all just live our days happily? Why did you pick a fight with our daughter?"

"Well?!" He yelled as he reached out to drink, only to find the glass empty.

Just with one word, Maria knew that something had happened. She quickly helped fill up the glass and handed it to him. "What's wrong?"

Fabian did not reply as he gulped down the water in silence. His face had turned gloomier than before.

Seeing her husband like this made Maria’s heart grow heavy. After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Is it the project?"

Fabian had been busy with the project's bidding in recent days. Just a while ago, he seemed to be in an elevated mood, saying everything was going well, and he could not wait to lay back and wait for the money to fall from the sky. Now, it seemed like he had run into a wall.

‘That can’t be the case. Didn't Ron agree to the project already?’

This wasn't something anyone could pass around singlehandedly. With such a foolproof contract, what else could happen? What she said seemed to have hit a sore spot.