Chapter 276

He winced at the pain, tugging at his wounded lip as he called out, “Effie."

He was showing weakness now-he only ever called her so gently when he was at his most vulnerable.

Back when they were together, every time he let his guard down and called for her like this, Effie's heart would inevitably soften.

He thought this time would be no different.

But this time, Effie didn't even glance at him. She walked right past, her expression unreadable, and kept going.

Mitchell reached out, grasping at empty air. His hand closed on nothing.

He watched her leave, her cold, unyielding back disappearing down the hallway.

Was this really it for them? Was there truly no future left?

He couldn't accept it. He simply couldn't.

After all these years together, could they really say goodbye so easily?

"Mitchell!"

cut on his face. With

fingers could touch him, Mitchell

me," he snapped, his voice icy. "Just leave

stung, but she forced herself to stay calm. Taking a shaky breath, she said quietly, "Alright, I won't. Let's just go

the curb and hailed a cab,

as she reached for the door, Mitchell slammed

the window, voice raised in protest. "Mitchell, wait-I'm not in yet!" But

driver hesitated, glancing

If you don't,

away, but Suzan lost her balance and stumbled, falling

driver, shaken, said nervously, "She

heart clenched. Against his will, worry

driver finally breathed a sigh of

company. Effie

do something to

straight for Lyman's sore spot. Lyman's voice was cold as

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