Perfect Mysterious Husband (Maddox and Kimberly)

Request for a day off?

Truth be told, Frida had never planned on going at all. She had merely said so to stall.

Hailey's birthday party was nothing more than a set-up for her.

With that, Frida darted her eyes and mumbled, "I did. I told him about it today, but he did not agree to it."

"Why not? Did you tell him that it's your classmate's birthday? You should say that it's a very important day. You're working every day anyway. It doesn't matter if you miss a day." Oh, easy for Hailey to say.

Her job had an attendance bonus. If she worked every day, she could get an extra two hundred dollars a month. The money may not mean anything to them, maybe just the price of a meal.

However, that would be Frida's living expenses for quite a few days.

Hence, she could not take a break.

"I'm sorry, Hailey. I really can't attend. If he fires me, I'll be doomed."

After that, Frida took out the gift that she bought for Hailey and handed it to her.

"By the way, I got you this. Although it isn't worth much, it comes from my heart."

Hailey glanced at the item in her hand; noticing it was packaged in a worthless ordinary box, contempt arose within her.

However, to put on a show, Hailey took the gift and said with a smile, "Thank you. Actually, it'll make me happier if you can come to my birthday party instead."

Only a dumbo would believe in such phony words. Frida scoffed internally but did not let it show.

"I'm really sorry. If I'm able to, I hope I can attend your birthday next year. Happy birthday, Hailey. I hope you have a blast."

"Thanks, Frida. I'll save some cake for you. By the way, Mashauva isn't going either. She said she had something important to do that day. Do you know what?"

Frida paused at the question. "She's not going either? Hadn't she..."

"Yeah, she promised me last night but turned me down when she came back earlier. She even gave me a gift. Look."

Hailey deliberately went back to take Mashauva's gift and handed it to Frida. "This seems to be a branded perfume. I like the smell very much. Right, what did you get for me?"

Frida's face drained of color when she saw the difference between the two gifts.

Frida pursed her lips and begrudgingly choked out, "My gift isn't as good. Just a pair of ornaments, but I think they're quite pretty."

Hailey was already tearing through the packaging and chucked it aside as Frida spoke. Her actions clearly showed extreme disdain, but she looked surprised when she saw the pair of rabbit ornaments inside. "It's so cute! I love it. Thank you, Frida."

Hailey's hypocrisy was becoming unbearable for Frida. Tugging the corner of her lips, she said resignedly, "You're welcome. Glad you like it."

After that, Hailey returned to her bed with the perfume and the pair of rabbit ornaments. She placed the perfume on the table properly but tossed the ornaments toward her pillow right in front of Frida's face. Seeing that, Lena smirked.

Frida couldn't stop herself from balling her fists. Unclenching them as a thought struck her, she smiled dismissively and went to her desk, turning the table lamp on, ready to study.

She hadn't spent much money on the gift anyway, around twenty dollars. Moreover, she didn't want to buy something expensive for someone like Hailey.

So her rudeness was within her expectations.

Frida would just think of it as getting rid of some trash. She opened her book to study but suddenly thought of Mashauva.

Hadn't she already agreed? Why did she change her mind?

Recalling that Mashauva had been hanging out with Bruno lately, Frida felt irritated. She knew she was unworthy of such an outstanding man, be it her family background or her appearance. She also knew Bruno would never like her.

But she couldn't go back on her feelings of liking him.

He had appeared in her dreams many times. She woke up from her dreams countless times to warn е herself from continuously harboring unrealistic thoughts. No, they were more illusive than her dreams. It will never happen.

But Frida still couldn't talk herself out of it no matter what.

Thus, she slaved at studying and working, so she could enrich her knowledge and earn money in hopes of changing herself.

But it seemed that everything was too late.

The finish line she was working so hard to reach was nothing more than someone else's starting line. She ran tirelessly on foot, while they could easily reach her finish with just a car ride. What assets did she have to compete with?

At that thought, Frida mocked

herself relentlessly. Her plan to study diligently did not succeed, as she could not force herself to read the words on the page. She closed

that book and flipped throsed

others, but she really could not focus on any.

Behind her, she heard Lena and Hailey chatting away and giggling at something. Frida took out a compact mirror to look at their reflections and saw their happy smiles.

They were clearly laughing happily, but Frida thought it was incredibly sardonic. She put down the mirror and pretended to study.

After Mashauva was done showering, Frida took her clothes and went into the bathroom.

"Frida, you're back? I..."

Mashauva was about to greet her when Frida directly brushed past her, ignoring her completely. She did not even spare a glance at her. Stumped, Mashauva turned back.

Bam!

Frida slammed the door shut, leaving Mashauva standing there, stupefied.

From the other side of the room, Lena and Hailey noticed what had gone on. They exchanged glances, after which Hailey went forward to pull Mashauva to them. "Did you two have a fight?"

Mashauva shook her head. "No."

"Then why did she give you the attitude?"

"I don't know." Mashauva shook her head again, feeling a little sad, but still thought of an excuse for Frida, "Maybe she's exhausted from work."

"No matter how tired she is, she can't take it out on you, can she? You're not a punching bag. Besides, you used to be so good to her. She's too ungrateful."

Mashauva frowned. "Don't say that. She usually treats me really well."

Maybe something was bothering Frida. Mashauva still trusted her very much.

"Mashauva, we're not talking behind Frida's back but stating a fact. If you're troubled by something, would you treat everyone like that?"

Mashauva paused at the question.

"You won't, right? And she even gave me a birthday present when she came in just now. Why would she only treat you like that? You must have offended her in some way, right?" Mashauva scrunched her face as she landed her gaze on Lena and Hailey.

"Are you trying to stir up bad blood between us?"