Chapter 218

I kept my eyes shut, the alcohol churning sourly in my gut. Words deserted me. What worries could I possibly justify? The very fact that I had to conceal my divorce screamed failure loud enough.

For the entire ride, I feigned sleep, maintaining a stony silence toward Jared. He remained silent as well.

Since I hadn’t given the driver my new address, he defaulted to driving me straight back to the villa. When I opened my eyes, I only wanted the driver to

turn the car around.

“Victoria, we’re here,” Jared said, uncannily echoing my thoughts. “It’s past eleven. Let Warner head home. His wife just delivered their second child. He

needs the rest.”

I glanced at Warner. Exhaustion was etched deep on his face. Murmuring thanks, I stepped out into the night.

Standing beside Jared, the chilly night air sliced through the alcohol haze, sharpening my senses. Without a word, I turned and walked away.

his hand closing around my arm. “Where do you think you’re going?” His

free, defiance flashing hot. “Not anymore,” I stated, my voice glacial.

the quiet street, raw and desperate. “What the hell do you want from me? How much do I have to give in?” His voice cracked, teetering on the edge of

kept walking. I’d never wanted him to give in–the bitter taste

me against him. His voice was thick. “Victoria, I was wrong. Please. Don’t go. This house is a tomb without you. Yvonne and I…

alcohol talking–sober Jared would never

against his iron grip. “You

back into his existence. “Jared, stop!

plea dissolving into raw desperation. “Don’t leave, Victoria. Please. Just stay

illusions, to force the brutal truth into his consciousness: the woman who had loved him was gone. Every reservoir of that

fracturing. “You don’t have to love me back.

abject pleading. “You’ve always loved yourself best, Jared. Your love? I don’t want it. Save it for someone who might

nerve. His grip slackened. Seizing the instant, I broke

Jared didn’t pursue. The last thing I needed was

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