A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 166

Matilda spent the night at Chloe’s place with Criss. They had a candlelit dinner that made her feel a sense of joy she hadn’t experienced in ages. The shadow of Logan and the tangled web with Yvan had haunted her days and nights like a nightmare.

But now, she was finally waking up.

She missed Logan, but she couldn’t stand the sight of Yvan any longer. Every time she remembered how he’d defended Ella, her blood would boil with a seething rage.

She clenched her fists in silent fury.

So, she decided to harden her heart. Once she could face losing Logan without pain. Yvan’s threats would hold no power over her.

There was nothing left to cling to in Yvan’s world.

During dinner, Matilda noticed Chloe’s gloom and pried gently until the truth came out: Chloe was stressed over Horatio.

“Did Horatio call off the engagement, or did you initiate the breakup?”

drown her sorrows in red wine, Matilda couldn’t bear the sight of her friend in emotional turmoil. She wrapped an arm around

love Horatio. I broke it off. Then we spread the word that he had

reputation, which was the biggest compensation she

in the first place if you didn’t love him?” Matilda asked, stroking Chloe’s flushed

often blinds

“Declan asked me to seduce him. His family and the

with Declan. Did Chloe love Declan?

Criss helped her to bed. The two then retreated. to a guest room, where Matilda finally let out a deep sigh.

all,” Criss collapsed onto the bed. “Love isn’t simple at all.

over them both as they nestled into the darkness. She knew Criss‘ journey wasn’t easy either. Being gay wasn’t without its struggles, and the pressures he faced surely outweighed the cheerful front he put

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strange call jolted Matilda awake.

obsession with his ex–wife turned morbid upon

“Matilda…”