He bristled. “I’m sorry for wanting more for you. I’m sorry that I can’t stand by while someone abuses you and you just take it.” “Abuses me?” Geeta laughed. “Saloni doesn’t abuse me!” “Just because she doesn’t hit you doesn’t mean it’s not abuse. You can abuse someone with the things you say or don’t say or…” He waved his hand, losing steam. “She doesn’t—” “She does. Because she’s jealous.”

