Divorcing 512

Divorcing 512

Chapter 512 Books

She had no idea that because of her call, Michael had rushed over from Shawn Heavy Industries without delay, arriving just two minutes ahead of her.

As he changed upstairs and came down with a magazine in hand, he heard the sound of her opening the door.

If Chloe had come closer, she might have noticed the slight beads of sweat on his forehead.

But Chloe seemed oblivious to this, changing her shoes and heading straight to the study.

Michael breathed a sigh of relief, yet his heart felt heavy. He quickly wiped his forehead and followed her.

In the study, Chloe took out her stack of poetry books. She had prepared a new cardboard box beforehand, which was big enough to hold them all. "Let me help you."

Michael approached her, ready to lend a hand, but she said, "No need, I can manage."

Frowning slightly, he didn't rush but stood by, observing.

The shelves in the study were tall, reaching up to the ceiling.

Some of the poetry books, not touched for a while, had been placed on the topmost shelf by the household staff.

a stool to reach

after scanning the room, she couldn't spot a single

not keep chairs

there used to

prefer working standing up," Michael

wondered, "What's wrong

up is more

words, Chloe remained composed. Having an interest in literature from her reading, she had self-studied some literary history and was familiar with famous authors. Hemingway indeed preferred standing while writing, a habit she found

she was surprised since she never saw him reading literary

a deep breath and

don't need

conversations about things you

to engage with me. I'll

е

have many chances

had three whole years in the past to get to know my interests, but he

now of

Borges and knowing Hemingway's writing habits mean we can just make

I'm trying to learn how to

In the past,

it's meaningless," Chloe replied, opening

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255