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.

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

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

before I could make my exit, she suddenly threw herself at me, wrapping her arms around me

shock on her face. Realizing the gravity of the situation, my instinct kicked in, and I desperately tried to stop Bella from witnessing any more of this uncomfortable encounter. However, she swiftly spun on her heels

I hurriedly caught

to Kat if that's what I wanted.

her understand that she had misunderstood the situation. But she was not willing to

voice filled with

weeping as she ran along the

away, Ryder," she sobbed, her words laced

to give up, I quickened my pace and reached out, grasping her wrist firmly. I

is a misunderstanding. I've made it clear to Kat

me, her eyes filled with tears, searching for the truth. "You did?!" she whispered, her

gently wiping

conviction. "Are you going to listen to me now? She tricked me into that room and just as she

and remained silent. The weight of her doubts hung in the

do you believe me or not?" I

finally spoke, her voice softening, "but your playboy image and all those girls surrounding you everywhere make me insecure. I can't help

and vulnerable expression tugged at my heart. Her words pierced through

gauge her reaction. "After everything we've been through, you still doubt me? Can't you

took a moment, her gaze

veline