Let Me Go, My Mafia Husband by Paga Slayer

Chapter 456 Ready For Punishment

Ryder's POV.

Kate approached me with a determined expression on her face. "Ryder, we need to talk," she said firmly.

"Kate, I'm not in the mood..." I attempted to dismiss her, but she was relentless.

"Please, Ryder, just talk to me once," she pleaded, her voice filled with desperation.

I let out a sigh, realizing she wasn't going to give up. "Okay, I'm listening," I relented and turned to face her.

"Not here," she glanced over her shoulder, her eyes scanning the surroundings. "There are too many people around. If someone overhears us, it will become news," she said, her eyes filled with innocence, accompanied by a subtle pout.

I nodded, understanding the need for privacy. "Fine, but I don't have much time. Please make it quick," I told her directly.

She gestured for me to follow her, and we made our way towards an empty room. As we entered, I waited for her to begin.

"Do you remember when we were together? Everything felt so perfect," she said, batting her long eyelashes, trying to evoke a sense of nostalgia.

I couldn't help but let out a bitter chuckle. "But I made it clear from day one that I didn't want a relationship. It was you who wanted to give it a try," I reminded her, the frustration evident in my voice.

But suddenly, she reached out and grabbed my neck, attempting to pull me closer.

"What are you doing, Kate? You said you wanted to talk. I should have known you wouldn't change your old tactics," I said firmly, swiftly removing her hands from my neck and tossing them away with a forceful jerk.

I miss you. I miss the intimacy we shared. I can't live without you...," she began to ramble, causing my anger to

continue our relationship. Why can't you accept that it's over?" I stated, my voice filled with frustration, as I turned

I could make my exit, she suddenly threw herself

instinct kicked in, and I desperately tried to stop Bella from witnessing any more of this uncomfortable encounter. However, she swiftly spun

caught her arm, gently

Kat

make her understand that she had misunderstood

voice filled with pain as she

her once again. She was weeping as she ran along the road, her tears blending with the rain. "Bella! Stop!"

away, Ryder," she sobbed, her words laced

pace and reached out, grasping her wrist firmly. I wouldn't let her escape. "I

to me, and what you think is a misunderstanding. I've made it clear to Kat that everything

searching for the truth. "You did?!" she whispered, her voice trembling

gently wiping away

She tricked me into that room and just as she hugged me, you walked in. Trust me, baby girl, she is now my

and remained silent. The weight of her doubts

or not?" I frowned, my voice

to believe you," she finally spoke, her voice softening, "but your playboy image and all those girls surrounding you everywhere make

vulnerable expression tugged at my heart. Her words pierced through me, and I felt a

known me your whole life, Bella," I implored, my gaze fixed on her face, trying to gauge her reaction. "After everything we've been through, you still doubt me?

a moment, her

veline