Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 56 What Did You Do To Me?

Our eyes locked. His arm tightened around me so much that I couldn’t breathe. My hand grew weak as i

pushed him, eventually resting gently on his waist. I felt him tense for a moment.

He tilted his head and locked his lips with mine. He kissed me passionately.

I felt as though I’d been electrified, too weak to resist. He held my head, deepening the kiss.

I could hardly breathe as strange images of Matthew and Melanie’s intimate moments played in my mind.

It fueled my desire for this thrill.

Alcohol, rage, and revenge probably drove my response. I pressed up against him, kissing him

passionately in return. Gradually, those images faded, and I only wanted to prolong my desire for him. My

mind went blank.

I

Finally, Atlas released me. I took a deep breath, not daring to look at him. I picked up the wine, intending

to take another sip, but he swiftly took it away.

can’t drink anymore!” His voice turned

care? I bought it with my money. Do you

was stiff. I used to drink

I want a fresh start!” After shouting these words at the rushing river, I giggled and collapsed into his

conscious!” He insisted, lifting me into his arms. “I’ll help

I floated as though in

to avoid this man.

up the

I rolled over, exhausted. I didn’t want

you awake?” I heard a gentle voice say. Startled, I opened my eyes and anxiously looked toward

voice.

scrambled backward but was swiftly pulled back. “You’re going

my mind racing to figure out what had happened. How could

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myself and groaned. When have I ever slept naked?

contained a

we…” My words

you regret it?” His eyes were electric and fixed on me. They were even softer now.

chest. I averted my eyes as I tried to recall what happened last night. It frustrated me, as I didn’t want this. I didn’t want to be like Matthew. My dignity was

more important.

my expression and did not release his hold on