Everyone had been advising him not to punish his little wife, but Andre was irritated. He got up and walked out to see his little wife who was standing obediently on the corridor.
“Mia, don’t be so stubborn. There’s a stool right next to you. Sit down and take a break,” Leo whispered to Mia.
But Mia just sniffled. “No, I'm not sitting.”
Leo glanced around at the doctors and nurses who had gathered to watch their punishment. “Sit down, Mia. You don’t have to bear the shame with me.”
Mia whimpered, “If I sit down secretly and your uncle finds out, he’s going to chew me out again. I can’t risk it.”
Hearing her pitiful and timid voice, Andre realized that his anger had scared her. She could pick a fight at The Silent Ring, but couldn’t handle a few of his scoldings.
Andre appeared in front of them, and Leo immediately straightened up.
Mia looked up. Her bloodshot eyes were filled with tears. Because of the crying, her eyelashes were distinct and curled. Her eyes were as clear as if they had been washed by a mountain spring.
She met his gaze briefly and then immediately lowered her head, not daring to look at him.
Andre swallowed hard. His Adam’s apple was bobbing. He stood in front of his little wife, walked closer to her, and finally stopped when he was only inches away.
Leo looked at the couple, unsure if he should leave. If he stayed, he would be a big third wheel. However, his uncle hadn’t told him to leave, so he didn’t dare to.
Mia, intimidated by her husband, began to weep again. Andre hadn’t even said a word yet, but his usually bold little wife was already crying.
Andre was helpless. Was he that scary?
Listening closely, he could hear Mia’s sobs and sniffles, and he saw her shoulders shaking slightly. She seemed to be heartbroken.
Andre slid his hands into his pockets and stood there, watching her cry.
Leo turned his head, wondering what his purpose in life was.
Mia’s hands were behind her, touching the wall. Her body was also against the wall, with a stool on her left and Leo on her right. In front of her was her husband. She was cornered and couldn’t escape.
And there were medical staff enjoying the drama, standing around and watching. Andre felt the gazes of the onlookers. He frowned. His sharp eyes warned those who were watching the drama. “If you don’t have work to do here, then quit!” His displeasure was obvious.
After his warning, the medical staff left quickly. No one would risk losing a job over a piece of gossip.
Andre looked at his wife. “Come in and stand here as your punishment.”
Mia shook her head.
Sometimes, Leo really didn’t understand why Mia could be so timid and yet so stubborn. She was clearly terrified of Andre, but she dared to refuse his orders.
Andre was just trying to help her feel better by asking her to stand inside, but she refused. She was so ridiculous.
Andre lost his temper again. “If you want to stand outside, then by all means. I don’t care about you anymore.” After saying that, he prepared to leave.
Because of his harsh words, Mia cried out in distress again. “No...”
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