Mocked as a Maid by Her Own Husband—She Had the Last Word

Cold Welcome Elaborated

Kayla greeted Brayden with a deep curtsey, her gaze carefully fixed downward. “Welcome home, Sir,” she said, her tone laced with measured respect. She reached out to take his coat, but he brushed past her without acknowledgment, leaving her offer hanging in the air. Despite the frosty exchange, a quiet satisfaction settled within her. Holding steadfast to her role felt like a small triumph—a testament to her resilience in the face of the storm.

Unwanted Conversation Expanded

Brayden’s voice pierced the silence. “Kayla, this has gone on long enough. You’ve made your point,” he said, his irritation unmistakable. The shift in his demeanor was striking—what had once been desperation had hardened into frustration. Sensing the change, Kayla steeled herself. The clash of their wills had intensified, but she was far from ready to back down. She stood her ground, calm and unyielding, a stark contrast to the storm brewing within Brayden.