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.

a flash of his smile, and your heart would start doing. somersaults.

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

I was clinging to a shred of hope, wanting to ask if we could

as if something deep within him had

struck.

to divorce, why

wouldn’t spare me a minute of your time, and eventually,

escaped the cage of her past, but discussing it now,

into a well, causing a persistent, faint

slowly filled Curtis’ eyes, “I…”

to you, not

thought you wanted to talk about divorce.” Curtis’ voice was strained as if choked by an invisible stone,

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

listen.

me, left me on some deserted road, all because you were afraid I’d bring up divorce?” Leanne

and watched you. I got out and sent Jake back to pick you. up, but your taxi

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

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