Chapter 189

Leanne found herself imprisoned in Curtis’ embrace, unable to move an inch.

“It’s too late,” her voice muffled against the solid wall of his chest.

“Not too late,” Curtis’ breath warmed her forehead, “What if we just don’t split up?”

“It’s too late,” Leanne repeated.

She tilted her head back within the confines of Curtis’ arms to behold the chiseled

contours of the man before her.

Curtis had a strikingly handsome face, bearing a resemblance to Phillip, yet the vibe he radiated was entirely different.

Before marrying him, Leanne had never really been in a serious relationship. Perhaps it was her blank slate that made her so easily conquered by the deep affection he seemed

to offer.

After all, Curtis had an alluring demeanor, and when he elected to charm, it seemed nearly hopeless to resist.

one look from those eyes, a flash of his smile, and your heart would start doing. somersaults.

then, she didn’t know the steep price she’d eventually pay.

were still at Starlake, I called you numerous times. I was clinging to a shred of hope, wanting to ask if we could avoid divorce.”

emotion crossed Curtis’ eyes as

struck.

you didn’t want to divorce, why didn’t you

you?” Leanne’s tone edged toward mockery, “You wouldn’t spare me a minute of your time, and eventually,

had fully escaped the cage of her past, but discussing it now, she realized her heart was

well, causing a persistent,

filled Curtis’ eyes,

off, “Every time I wanted to talk to you, not once did you listen properly,

Curtis’ voice was strained as if choked by an invisible stone, filled with a delayed regret that flooded his chest. They both

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wanted the divorce, one too afraid to speak up, the

listen.

road, all because you were afraid I’d bring up divorce?” Leanne found it

out and sent Jake back to

regret. Perhaps karma was finally catching up, forcing him to taste remorse in those

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