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,

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

Starlake, I called you numerous times. I was clinging to a shred of hope, wanting to ask if we could

flicker of emotion crossed Curtis’ eyes as if something deep within him had

struck.

didn’t want to divorce, why

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

past, but discussing it now, she realized her heart was still

a well, causing a persistent,

filled Curtis’

to talk to you, not once

wanted to talk about divorce.” Curtis’ voice was strained as if choked by an

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

listen.

left me on some deserted road, all because

I stopped ahead and watched you. I got out and sent Jake back to pick you.

lived a life of whims, with little regret. Perhaps karma was finally catching up,

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