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.

“I installed a monitor in my office. You

expect him to do that. Looking at the screen, I asked, “Afraid I’m going to catch you off guard like I did today and embarrass your sweetheart?”

have nothing to do with

sister to me. Her father sent her to my office so that she could learn something from

with the Crowes next week, can

a good reason.

corporate interests, did he really have to indulge her every whim to this

he become so

said, “Oh, I see. She’s just a sister to you. But why would she say you spent many nights together? You

said, she doesn’t

of nonsense and you think

When 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. I’ll

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into my face as I stared at him. So just cause he pinky promised I’ll forever be Mrs. Right, I’m supposed

with Rita, sleeping with her, watching sunrises. Each betrayal sliced my heart. Now

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

heart. The more I saw him, the

called the family doctor to check

doctor said. Julian sighed in relief.

he followed

hands–still stained with her scent–touched me now, I’d genuinely consider arsenic–laced coffee.

sensed my resistance and felt displeased, but he dared not make me unhappy

outside the door. If you need me,

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