Chapter 23.2: Guilt

With closed eyes, she could feel the darkness enveloping her, void of any light.

But the kiss didn’t happen as she expected.

Imogen looked around.

Troy took a step back and said, “Sorry, I’ll go to the guest room. You should get some rest.”

He stood outside the door, closed his eyes, and tried to forget what had just happened.

He had almost kissed her.

He was losing control.

How could he still want to kiss Imogen when he was about to divorce her and marry Sarah?

He tried to convince himself that he was merely reacting to Imogen’s beautiful body. When she stood naked in front of him, he was just a normal guy with natural physical responses.

Troy rubbed his forehead.

Imogen stood there, stiff, listening to the heavy sound of the door closing.

The air around her felt cold, seeping into her skin.

She quickly pulled up the blanket, wrapped it around herself, and curled up in the corner of the bed, hiding her head in the blanket. Crystal tears dripped from the corners of her eyes, soaking the bedding.

His cold departure had felt like a slap in the face.

showed a hint of tenderness, and she fell for it. She

Sarah. But when he pushed her a little, she couldn’t

spare a glance, for her as she left the

must really care

hurt herself

probably thought

He didn’t mind pampering her when he

was even crazier than

reminded herself not to expect something

hoped to quickly

want to stay here anymore. She wanted to leave and be

leave her job and go to a rural

Boom-

Thunder roared outside.

thoughts, her heart pounding in her

stared into the darkness, taking deep breaths and wiping the sweat

the haunting scenes of

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Chapter 23.2: Guilt

fade away.

her eyes, she could hear the sharp, abrupt sounds and see her father’s body soaked in blood and exposed

Boom and rumble-

her face

and the scenes

This wasn’t right.

rummaged through boxes and cupboards

take it, she suddenly remembered

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