Housewife Gone Wild

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.

do you think you’re going?” His voice was tight. “This is

free, defiance flashing hot. “Not anymore,” I stated, my voice glacial.

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

to give in–the bitter taste of being the supplicant was etched into

me from behind, trapping me against him. His voice was thick. “Victoria, I was wrong. Please. Don’t go. This house is a tomb without you. Yvonne and I… we need

alcohol talking–sober Jared would never

futilely against his iron grip. “You

if trying to fuse me back into his existence. “Jared,

on, his plea dissolving into raw desperation.

force the brutal truth into his consciousness: the woman who had loved him was gone. Every

me love you,” he begged, the words fracturing. “You don’t have to love me back. Just let me

Jared. Your love? I don’t want it. Save it for someone who might believe it.” With a final surge of strength,

the instant, I broke free and walked

pursue. The last thing I needed was a protracted scene on the doorstep, fodder

gates, I

past midnight when I finally reached my apartment. Bone–weary, I managed a quick shower before collapsing into bed,