Chapter 10

There was another silence on the other end of the line.

Julian said, “I was too anxious then. I didn’t mean to…”

“Stop it,” I interrupted, feeling nauseous at every word he said.“Whether you meant it or not can’t change the fact that you did it.”

“Okay, okay, it’s my fault, it’s all my fault. Tell me where the hell are you!”

“I said I’d go back.”

“You must come back tonight, or I’ll dig all over the city to find you!” He gradually lost control of his anger.

I finally relented and said I’d be home in an hour. I was sure a crazy man would do anything, and I didn’t want to reveal the address of my new home.

Sherry drove me home, her knuckles white on the steering wheel.“After all his betrayals, he still parades that entitled arrogance–the temper, the suffocating control…” Her voice hitched.“If he discovers you cheated him into signing the divorce papers, I fear his hands might find your throat.”

I gazed at the city’s constellation of windows, smiling like a blade being sharpened. “Then I’ll keep arsenic in my purse. Let’s see who goes to hell first.”

As soon as I got home, Julian rushed to me, his face a mix of worry and irritation.

I looked at him while changing my shoes. As I bent down, the pain came from the back, and

my brow immediately twisted up. Julian reached out to help me.

“Don’t touch me!” I pushed him away in disgust, even aggravating the tug on the wound.

Julian had mixed feelings. He took back his hand and followed me into the room.

his phone, he said, “I installed a monitor in my office. You can

him to do that. Looking at the screen, I asked, “Afraid I’m going to catch you off guard like I did today

nothing to do with her. I mean

but she’s just like a sister to me. Her father sent her to

with the Crowes next week, can I refuse such a small request from

good reason.

seemed that he was only doing this for the company. But if it was truly just for corporate interests, did he really have to indulge her every whim to this extent–even at the cost of harming

when did he

“Oh, I see. She’s just a sister to you. But why would she say

I said, she doesn’t

of nonsense and you think it’s funny and cute.”

you’re back, we’ll start trying for a baby. You can just stay home all cushy–like as Mrs. Shaw. Don’t worry–the title’s always yours.

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smile crept into my face as I stared at him. So just cause he pinky promised I’ll forever be

thrills–vacationing with Rita, sleeping with her, watching sunrises. Each betrayal sliced my heart. Now he expected

mistook my forced smile for forgiveness, crushing me in a bear hug like some tragic romance hero

The more I

me upstairs, called the family doctor to check

doctor said. Julian sighed

entered the bathroom, he followed

with her scent–touched

and felt displeased, but he

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