“Didn't you already know?"

"You bastard, Edwin!" Vanessa exclaimed, frustration evident in her voice.

Edwin's frown deepened as he responded coldly, “Vanessa, if you could just be a little more rational, we could maintain some peace. But clearly, that's too much to ask of you."

"I can be rational!" Vanessa asserted, clenching her teeth.

"Rest assured, Mr. Evans."