Never Blinded by Love

Chapter 8

At the apartment entrance, William frowned at the keypad lock.

"Let me handle it." Linda stepped up and quickly entered the code. Once inside, she handed him a clean towel from the bathroom. "It's new. I have someone come to clean weekly."

This time, though, she stood aside rather than helping William dry off as she used to. Her care was still evident, considering she fetched the towel despite being drenched herself. o take a shower. I'll change and get some groceries delivered so I can cook dinner," Linda said as she

headed into the walk-in closet.

As Linda turned, William caught her gaze again. Her clear eyes made his head throb as that familiar force surged, threatening to break free.

Without lingering on it, he stepped into the shower.

William had bought this apartment for convenience. Back then, Linda hadn't yet used the Felix family's influence to help him, and he had managed everything on his own.

The Wilson residence was far away, and company support was weak-any disruption could lead to big problems, William often stayed at the office and only came here when he absolutely needed to rest. After marrying Linda, they lived here together for a few months.

Linda ordered groceries while leaning against the dining table after changing her clothes.

She felt a pang of reluctance as she looked around. She had decorated every single corner of this apartment and was reluctant to let go, but she had to.

When William came out of the shower, Linda was in the kitchen, preparing food. The warm light cast a gentle glow on her as she worked,

As William watched her from the doorway, his head started throbbing again.

She was a good wife, but he just wasn't a good match for her.

took a seat at the dining table

steak, she turned to call him but was surprised to find him already

the table..

dish to the table.

"Let's eat, then."

the kitchen to serve dinner, ending with two plates

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wasn't sure of what you like, so

hope it's okay."

laughable. They had been married for four years,

the trash or were given to the security guards. He never ate her food. William's hand paused as he looked

is fine," he said after taking a bite of

hear." Linda smiled and looked down at her

honest, I never thought I'd be sharing a peaceful dinner with you one day. Thank

stung William's ears. Her self-mocking

on his heart.

her meal, but it tasted bland. William felt the

Linda knew this was

returned, William was still in the living room, with the only light coming from a small lamp by

any decorations you don't like or have the place

the untouched suits and shirts in the other half of the wardrobe made her eyes sting with tears

the clothes she bought for him. She had even made some of those shirts herself. Fearing his disdain, she never

so much that he wouldn't even touch the clothes she bought. In this marriage, she felt truly pathetic and

the closet, she realized one suitcase was just enough