No Chance of Remarriage: Get Lost

Chapter 1849 A Kiss in the Darkness

Gareth took Elisa's arms in the darkness, drawing her into his embrace. His touch lingered on her head, and their lips kissed.

Elisa's mind seemed to go blank in that instant. Her gaze met Gareth's as they parted, leaving her dazed.

Their faces were mere inches apart, their breaths mingling in close proximity.

Elisa could feel the faint prickle of stubble on Gareth's chin, causing a slight discomfort.

She reacted momentarily afterward, pushing against Gareth's chest and struggling to free herself. His warmth radiated as if he aimed to melt her, and his strong frame was undeniable.

Gareth's arms held her securely, one hand supporting her head, the other steadying her waist. Try as she might, Elisa found it impossible to move him even an inch.

Time seemed to blur as they stood like that. Gareth's grip gradually loosened until Elisa could finally extricate herself and create some distance.

She wiped her lips, her face becoming an angry scowl as she directed her gaze at Gareth. Those eyes held a fire of resentment.

intensity of her look was fueled

himself, though the words remained stuck. Once

backfired entirely, leading to an unanticipated outcome: Elisa ended up uttering the

fixed on Gareth, her tone crisp and resolute. "Gareth, we're divorced. All I want is to be

hung in the air, Elisa started to turn away. But in the dim darkness, she unexpectedly bumped into a table corner

jolt of pain shot through her, and the darkness made it even worse. Gareth, noticing her distress, heard her groan and quickly moved over, lifting

in his other hand, its flame sending dancing shadows across

Gareth held Elisa's waist against him. Elisa struggled to break free, her fists

away again, a close call with

struggling, her face softly illuminated by the candle's

a growing calm in the woman in his arms and felt compelled to explain himself, "I'm

maintained her silence, suspended between