A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 54

Matilda locked eyes with Yvan for a long moment before he let out a knowing, cold chuckle. “What’s the matter, scared I’ll gobble you up?”

Matilda’s fist clenched suddenly, but she sat down all the same. She couldn’t escape this, so why not face it head–on?

The bar lights cast a soft glow just then, and in the dimness, she saw in Yvan’s face those eyes that had haunted countless memories–cold, dismissive, carrying a chill that set her heart on

edge.

Taking her seat, Matilda flashed a wry smile at Yvan and Bennett. “I can’t stay long, though. There are people waiting for me at another booth.”

Bennett, with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, probed, “Oh? Guys or girls?”

Matilda didn’t specify, simply settling down to play games with Bennett while Yvan’s gaze lingered on her, probing. Probing for whatever thoughts she was hiding.

wouldn’t

the beauty before his eyes. Unconsciously, he reached out and caressed Matilda’s cheek.

the forward gesture, Matilda looked up at Bennett, then chuckled lightly. “Mr. Fuller, interested in your buddy’s ex–wife?”

husky as he said, “You should be glad you’re Yvan’s ex… Otherwise, you wouldn’t be sitting so safely

a beat; then she laughed it off. “I’m flattered by your attention, Mr.

was taken aback, murmuring softly, “But back then…”

seemed lost in memory, her eyes glistening, “I used to be someone

world–they’re just passing clouds. I once had so much, and yet,

Matilda, his look one of deep longing that

was he looking at her with such heated interest?

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himself, underestimating Matilda’s talent for drawing men

the brim, and with a casual lift of his hand, he toasted her.