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.

drink anymore!” His voice turned

you care? I bought it with my money. Do you think I’m

tongue was stiff. I used to drink a

the past! I want a fresh start!” After shouting these words at

insisted, lifting me into his arms. “I’ll help you.”

grown sluggish. I floated as though in a dream as Atlas carried me.

subconscious reminded me to

up the next day.

head pounded, and I rolled over, exhausted. I didn’t want to

gentle voice say. Startled, I opened my eyes and anxiously

voice.

the chiseled face, I shrieked. I scrambled backward but was swiftly

eyes, my mind racing to figure out what had happened.

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cautiously felt myself

contained a hint of playfulness and warmth.

we…” My words

electric and fixed on me. They were even

averted my eyes as I tried to recall what happened last night. It frustrated

more important.

not release his hold on me.