Chapter 4 Who Were You Married To

As Elyse descended the stairs to the villa's entrance, Driscoll approached her with concern. "It's quite late. Where are you off to? Shall I arrange a car for you?"

"No, thanks. I'll be back soon."

Driscoll watched her depart before heading to the study.

Elyse, having agreed to meet Theo, called a taxi and was soon en route.

Fifteen minutes later, she entered a coffee shop and instantly noticed Theo, who was in high spirits, busy texting on his phone. A flicker of sarcasm crossed her eyes as she approached and sat across from him.

Theo looked up, his expression souring. "Why are you so late? Do you have any idea how long I've been waiting?"

Staring back at him, Elyse felt a chill. They had been together for a long time, yet he was always domineering toward her, a stark contrast to his demeanor with Kaelyn.

She had once loved him, believing she could endure anything. Only today had she realized how foolish that was.

If she didn't love herself, how could she expect anyone else to love her?

"If you don't want to wait, you can leave," Elyse retorted icily.

by her response, grew visibly more upset. "You're holding a grudge

aren't you? 1 get why you're upset, but

reasonable? I left because Kaelyn was in dire straits-she was

don't need to explain anything

was indifferent. They had been together for three

her claim of indifference was merely a result of anger. But he was confident he could

everything, didn't I? I'll visit your parents soon,

"No need for that."

"What?"

wedding." Elyse's face was devoid of

upset? I left at the wedding, but I came back

slammed her hand on the table. "Do you have any idea

left? Your family has been calling me names, even though you were the one who left me at the altar- just

say is their issue. Isn't our three year relationship strong enough

yet you never forgot your

three years was

retrieved a ring from her bag and set it down on the

had used to propose.

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