Chapter 286

I looked over at Jared, who passed out on the sofa. It felt pointless for him to act all

emotional here.

Warner noticed I wasn’t saying anything, so he sighed and then said, “Mrs. Holcomb, don’t blame me for speaking up, but if you still love each other, why let rumors push you apart

like this?”

“Warner, I don’t love him anymore,” I said with a small smile, looking at this loyal guy. “We’re splitting because the love’s gone, not because of some petty fight or drama.”

“No way,” Warner was shocked. “Just a few months ago, you worried he’d catch a cold because he dressed too light. You asked me to bring him a jacket. You even cooked his

favorite meals and had me deliver them to his office.”

I knew everyone who’d watched us thought I was crazy about Jared. I’d buried myself in this relationship so deep that they all figured our divorce was fake.

“Warner, some feelings just disappear overnight. I’ll leave Jared in your care for now,” I said politely, and then turned to leave.

Whether Jared was good or bad, or even alive or dead, none of that mattered to me

anymore.

If he couldn’t walk away from this, that was on him.

Warner looked stunned as I walked off. Then he glanced back at Jared, who was lying on

the couch, and looked uncertain.

with tons of guests. The workload was intense. I was managing everything on site

helped me grow and gain experience. Every day brought new challenges. Outside, the night was as dark as ink. I was tired as I stepped out of

home.

saw a Maybach waiting quietly. The light reflected off the car’s surface

and Nathan stepped out from the back seat. He

are you doing here?” I asked

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got off work too, right?” Nathan smiled gently, concern

bad,” I

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take you home. I can even pick you up tomorrow morning,”

softly.

you can sleep well tomorrow,” I said. I wasn’t used to relying on anyone, even with good intentions. Dependence could become

habit.

a bit helplessly.

you in a rush to get home?” I

Nathan’s eyes brightened. “Does Ms. Murphy have any

I want some

Is there a place nearby?”

little way off. “There’s a late–night spot over

the driver something and said, “Let’s go. I’ll join you for a

light to the street across the way. We entered an alley full of noise. Lots

grilled food was mouthwatering.

After ordering, we picked a corner seat. Nathan looked around and said, “These lively spots hidden in alleys feel

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