Chapter 22 In a small apartment ... Helen paced around the living room , her eyes occasionally drifting to the television where the news about Mr. Bayou's death still flashed across the screen . It was a rare moment of satisfaction for her . The successful completion of her first task for Delilah gave her a sense of power she hadn't felt in a long time . She had gathered all the necessary details about Mr. Bayou , confirmed he was Mrs. Gaga's cheating husband , and now he was gone . Helen smiled to herself , briefly savoring the victory . That smile quickly faded when she heard the unmistakablé sound of the front door creaking open , followed by heavy , uneven footsteps . Her heart sank as she turned toward the door . Jonah was home . Jonah staggered through the entrance , reeking of alcohol , his shirt untucked and wrinkled . 0.00 % Chapter 22 1280 Wouchers His eyes were bloodshot , and he muttered confusedly under his breath . Helen's disheartened expression mirrored the way she felt every time she saw him like this . It had become an all - too - familiar sight ever since Zoe was born . Jonah , once a loving and attentive husband , had changed drastically after they had their daughter . As he brushed past her , nearly knocking into the small table by the door , Helen shut the door softly behind him , trying to contain her growing frustration . She crossed her arms and turned to face him . " Where have you been , Jonah ? " Her voice was steady but edged with anger . " I went to your workplace today . Your coworkers told me you haven't been there for three days . " Jonah barely glanced at her , his expression lazy and unconcerned . He scoffed , rolling his eyes like she was nothing more than an annoyance . " How is it your business where I go ? " His words were slurred , his tone dripping with indifference . 13 1603 Chapter 22 17 per Vogebers Helen's brow furrowed in disbelief . " It is my business , Jonah . You're my husband , and you've been lying to me about where you've been going every morning ! " Jonah laughed bitterly , stumbling into the living room and dropping onto the couch . " I don't have to explain anything to you . You don't own me . " He looked a her with a smirk that only deepened her frustration . Helen's fists clenched at her sides . She was tired of this - tired of the lies , the disrespect , and the man Jonah had become . " You think you can just leave this house , disappear for days , and I won't ask questions ? " Her voice trembled with pent - up anger . " I deserve to know what's going on with you . I'm your wife ! " Jonah sat up straighter , his eyes darkening with a sudden flash of anger . " You're always asking questions , always nagging me ! I'm sick of it ! " His voice rose , matching the growing aggression in his body language . " I don ' t owe you anything , Helen . Not an explanation , not my time - nothing ! " Helen's heart pounded in her chest , but she didn't back down . " You owe me the truth , Jonah . What have you been doing ? Why haven't you been at work ? " 13 160 Chapter 22 288 chees Jonah stood up abruptly , swaying slightly as he approached her . His face twisted with fury . " You're suffocating me with your constant questioning ! Can't you just leave me alone for once ?! " He jabbed a finger in her direction , his voice booming through the small apartment . Helen took a step back , but her resolve remained . " I'm concerned because you've been avoiding me and Zoe . You're lying to us . You think I haven't noticed? " Jonah's face reddened , his expression shifting from anger to something more dangerous . " You're paranoid , Helen . Always assuming the worst about me . " He took another step closer , his voice dropping to a menacing growl . " Maybe you should look in the mirror before you start pointing fingers . " Helen's eyes locked on his . " I have every reason to worry , Jonah . You're hiding something from me . And I won't stop until I find out what it is . " Jonah's sneer deepened , his lips curling with disdain . " You always have to make everything dramatic , don't you ? Acting like the world revolves my around you and your feelings . Why can't you just let me live without your constant nagging ? " life Helen's patience finally snapped . " Because I'm your wife ! " Her voice rose , her hands trembling as she stood her ground . " And Zoe is your daughter ! 16 Chapter 22 You have responsibilities to this family that you've been ignoring ! " Jonah's eyes blazed with anger , and he took another threatening step toward her . " You want honesty , Helen ? " His voice was low , dangerous . " Fine . Here's the truth , you're nothing but a burden to me now . You and Zoe both . I'm tired of this life , and I'm tired of you . " Helen's heart sank , but she refused to let his words defeat her . " You don't mean that , Jonah . You're drunk , and you don't know what you're saying . " Jonah's hand shot out , grabbing her wrist tightly , making her wince . " Don't tell me what I do and don't mean . " His voice was a snarl , his grip tightening . " You think you can control me ? Make me stay in this miserable life ? You're delusional . " Helen's voice trembled , but she stared him down . " I'm not trying to control you , Jonah . I just want you to be the man you used to be . The man who cared about his family . " Jonah shoved her wrist away , nearly causing her to stumble . " That man is gone , " he spat , his face inches from hers . " And if you keep pushing me , you'll regret it . " Helen's eyes filled with a mix of fear and fury . " I won't let you threaten me in my own home , Jonah . " 65.93 % 13 : 1600 Chapter 22 280 Voor het Jonah scoffed , turning away from her . " Threaten ? You don't even know what a real threat looks like . " The room fell silent , save for the ragged sound of Jonah's breathing . Helen stood there , her chest heaving as she fought to keep her composure . Jonah may have changed , but she wasn't going to let him walk all over her anymore . " Go sleep off whatever is in your system , " she said coldly , her voice steady despite the turmoil swirling inside her . " We'll talk when you're sober . " Jonah didn't respond . He staggered toward the bedroom , muttering under his breath as he slammed the door behind him . Helen stood frozen in the living room , her mind racing . How had it come to this ? How had the man she once loved turned into this angry , distant stranger ? As her eyes drifted back to the television , where the news continued to play , a grim thought crossed her mind . 13163 Chapter 22 If she could work for Delilah and succeed , maybe - just maybe - she could find a way to deal with Jonah too .