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Chapter 82

Afterward, Calla prepared to go out despite Jasmine’s fervent disapproval.

Jasmine was responsible for Calla’s well–being, after all. She wouldn’t let Calla leave and stopped her by the door. “Mrs. Garland, Mr. Garland said you aren’t allowed to leave the residence. If I let you out, he’ll reprimand me later.”

As Calla put on her shoes, she explained, “I’ll bear the consequences. Jasmine, I don’t have appropriate clothes to visit my parents–in–law. You know how important first impressions are. Do you want me to become a thorn in their eye?”

Jasmine thought for a moment and eventually relented. She could only insist, “I’ll go with you. If anything happens, at least there’ll be someone to take care of you.”

Calla exclaimed, “Jasmine, you’re wonderful!”

Soon, the two went to the mall.

In the span of one afternoon, Calla bought multiple sets of clothing, a few pairs of shoes, and many bags. She used Mercer’s card to pay for all of them, of course. After all, she was going to visit his parents.

It was only natural that he footed the bill.

When Calla and Jasmine got home, the sun had already set. Mercer was sitting on the couch with deadpan expression on his face.

Jasmine was carrying various shopping bags into the residence. When she saw him, she was rather scared. She stammered, “Mr. Garland… You’re back?”

Mercer’s gaze fell onto Calla as he questioned, “What have you both run off to do?”

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“I accompanied Mrs. Garland to the mall,” Jasmine answered hurriedly.

“Didn’t I tell you not to let her step outside this place?” Mercer glared at Calla before turning back to Jasmine.

“This-

Before Jasmine could respond to Mercer’s interrogation, Calla interrupted, “Don’t blame Jasmine. I forced her to go shopping with me.”

Mercer’s eyes darkened when he saw Calla with her chest puffed up. His displeasure was written across his face.

Jasmine was terrified. She dropped the bags she was holding onto the couch, squeaking, “I’ll… go make dinner.”

Mercer glared at Calla and threatened stiffly, “Did you think I wouldn’t dare do anything to you?”

Calla sank into the couch and massaged her legs as she said, “I know you can. You’ve always been merciless. Tell me, are you planning to disembowel me or rip my muscles from my bones?”

Calla’s carelessness set Mercer off. He stood up and pointed at Calla while saying, “You’re pregnant, so I can’t disembowel you or rip your muscles out. However, I can ensure you’ll never walk out of this door until the day you die!”

Chapter 82

He then stormed upstairs while stewing in anger.

Staring at Mercer’s retreating figure, Calla rolled her eyes. She thought that this man was too controlling. Hadn’t she only left the apartment to go shopping? Did he need to exhibit such behavior? She kicked a cushion off the couch.

When Jasmine saw that Mercer had gone upstairs, Jasmine came out from the kitchen and quietly said, Mrs. Garland, Mr. Garland will accept your apology if you’re gentle about it. Don’t try to be forceful with

him.”

Calla was unwilling to submit to his authority. She stubbornly said, “I don’t have the time to appease him. I want someone to appease me!”

Jasmine furrowed her brows and advised, “Mrs. Garland, you can’t be forceful when it comes to men. You need to be tactical in your approach.

“If he’s being forceful, you should yield to him. If he had yielded to you, you can do whatever you want to him. You need to learn how to ensure a man remains entranced by you!”

Upon hearing her words, Calla stared at Jasmine for a moment before smiling “Jasmine, why are you acting like some love expert? How m