Chapter 36

"Just let me know if my mom is bothering you," William said.

Linda laughed. "And what good would that do? When she was abducted four years ago, didn't you immediately think I was behind it?"

The mention of the incident from four years ago made William's expression harden. "I misunderstood you

back then. I'm sorry, Linda-"

"That's enough," Linda interrupted sharply. "If a simple 'sorry' could erase the pain I've been through these

past four years and make up for all the suffering, I might as well be dead.

"William, I loved you for over a decade. During our four years of marriage, I dreamed countless times that you'd remember I was the one who saved you back then, but you never did. "Again and again, you took my words as attempts to manipulate you and treated my sincerity like dirt, trampling it underfoot.

"I remember it all clearly. I didn't return for revenge, and I have no plans to do anything to you.

"The years I spent loving you were my own foolish choice. The hardship I went through was what I

deserved.

already ended on that winter day four years ago, amid that intense blaze." Linda sniffled, unsure

me. I wish you well, but I'm

eye while William stood there, dumbfounded. "Linda, I really didn't

if you knew or not.

love for him was gone, and he no longer mattered. Everything would eventually be

and walked away

it, I'll always care about

"Do as you please.

a scene at the gala. A video came out, showing Linda

William acted differently. He

acting erratically since Linda's

ignored that, too, seeing it as his way

Samson were in the vice president's office, watching the live

conference.

incident, the reporters were doing everything they could to pry details from William. Cameras of every kind focused intently on his face, which looked like a masterpiece chiseled by

questions

"So

what?" Linda replied dismissively.

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