Chapter 286

I looked over at Jared, who passed out on the sofa. It felt pointless for him to act all

emotional here.

Warner noticed I wasn’t saying anything, so he sighed and then said, “Mrs. Holcomb, don’t blame me for speaking up, but if you still love each other, why let rumors push you apart

like this?”

“Warner, I don’t love him anymore,” I said with a small smile, looking at this loyal guy. “We’re splitting because the love’s gone, not because of some petty fight or drama.”

“No way,” Warner was shocked. “Just a few months ago, you worried he’d catch a cold because he dressed too light. You asked me to bring him a jacket. You even cooked his

favorite meals and had me deliver them to his office.”

I knew everyone who’d watched us thought I was crazy about Jared. I’d buried myself in this relationship so deep that they all figured our divorce was fake.

“Warner, some feelings just disappear overnight. I’ll leave Jared in your care for now,” I said politely, and then turned to leave.

Whether Jared was good or bad, or even alive or dead, none of that mattered to me

anymore.

If he couldn’t walk away from this, that was on him.

Warner looked stunned as I walked off. Then he glanced back at Jared, who was lying on

the couch, and looked uncertain.

with tons of guests. The workload was intense. I was managing everything on site until eleven at

helped me grow and gain experience. Every day brought new challenges. Outside, the night was as dark as

home.

next to the hotel, I saw a Maybach waiting quietly. The light reflected off the car’s surface

opened, and Nathan stepped out from the back seat. He

late. What are you doing here?” I asked as I walked up

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just got off work too, right?” Nathan smiled gently, concern

too bad,”

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drive. I’ll take you home. I can even pick you up tomorrow

softly.

I said. I wasn’t used to

habit.

helplessly. “Alright, just drive

rush to get

really,” Nathan’s eyes brightened. “Does Ms. Murphy have any

hungry. I want some gruel,” I

there a place

way off. “There’s a

and said, “Let’s go.

through the night and crossed the traffic light to the street across the way. We entered an

grilled food was mouthwatering.

gruel shop. Business was good. After ordering, we picked a corner seat. Nathan looked around and said, “These lively spots hidden in alleys feel

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