Chapter 129

Valeria’s POV

“Fuck you, Gideon,” I muttered under my breath as I walked off, my slippers dragging slightly against the tiled floor.

My fists were clenched, my body still trembling from the anger that threatened to swallow me whole. I stormed into the kitchen, my chest rising and falling rapidly as I grabbed the empty woven basket near the pantry shelf.

I needed air.

I needed space.

I needed to g