Chapter 218

I kept my eyes shut, the alcohol churning sourly in my gut. Words deserted me. What worries could I possibly justify? The very fact that I had to conceal my divorce screamed failure loud enough.

For the entire ride, I feigned sleep, maintaining a stony silence toward Jared. He remained silent as well.

Since I hadn’t given the driver my new address, he defaulted to driving me straight back to the villa. When I opened my eyes, I only wanted the driver to

turn the car around.

“Victoria, we’re here,” Jared said, uncannily echoing my thoughts. “It’s past eleven. Let Warner head home. His wife just delivered their second child. He

needs the rest.”

I glanced at Warner. Exhaustion was etched deep on his face. Murmuring thanks, I stepped out into the night.

Standing beside Jared, the chilly night air sliced through the alcohol haze, sharpening my senses. Without a word, I turned and walked away.

his hand closing around my arm. “Where do you think you’re going?” His voice was tight. “This is your home. You lived

“Not anymore,” I stated, my

do you want from me? How much do I have to give in?” His voice cracked, teetering on the edge

I’d never wanted him to give in–the bitter taste

lunged forward, arms locking around me from behind, trapping me against him. His voice was thick. “Victoria, I was wrong. Please. Don’t

talking–sober Jared would never let such words pass

proved otherwise,” I retorted, twisting futilely against his iron grip.

back into his existence.

his plea dissolving into raw desperation. “Don’t leave, Victoria. Please.

the brutal truth into his

you,” he begged, the words fracturing. “You

such abject pleading. “You’ve always loved yourself best, Jared. Your love? I don’t want it. Save it for someone who might

His grip slackened. Seizing the instant, I broke free and walked away, refusing to

as Jared didn’t pursue. The last thing I needed was a protracted scene on the doorstep,

villa gates, I hailed

when I finally reached my apartment. Bone–weary, I managed a quick shower

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