Cole's face flushed with anger, and he clenched his fists. "Don't you dare lecture me about relationships! I've seen the way you look at him, Diana. Don't think I haven't noticed."
"You have the effrontery to get home, hook your hands smiling and laughing with a handsome neighbor when we had an agreed time you must get home.
You didn't drop a call or even inform me of all these for permission before going on with your plans," he menacingly continued as he drove nearer to her with eyes burning with jealousy and anger.
"Your job is now an avenue for you to cut corners and hook up with men now, right?" he grunted, his words laced with accusations and disbelief as he continued his verbal assault on her.
Diana's voice grew firm, her eyes meeting his with determination. "Enough, Cole. I won't engage in this conversation any longer. We need to respect each other's boundaries and trust that our love is strong enough to withstand any challenges."
