The Broken-hearted She And The Icy He

Chapter 246 Burning the Bridge

Chapter 246 Burning the Bridge.

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Never speaking to James again would leave an ache in her chest. She knew that. But at least there would be no lingering ties between them.

Once the divorce was finalized, they’d truly go their separate ways–with no more entanglements, no more unfinished threads.

That, in truth, was a good thing.

By then, the Hamlet production would be nearing its close. She planned to find a quiet place surrounded by mountains and water, rent a small cottage, and spend some time alone–simple, peaceful, undisturbed. She had just settled into the backseat of the rideshare when her phone rang.

After parting ways with James, she’d been moving through the world like a ghost, as if her soul had been ripped out of her.

She didn’t even glance at the caller ID. She picked up out of habit, blankly.

“Lily…”

Just her luck.

It was John.

His voice sounded exhausted, heavy with weariness. “Elsa attempted suicide–took pills. The doctors say she’s in very bad shape. If she hurts herself again, she might only have a month or two left. She was really close to Wendy. Her only wish now is to have Wendy by her side during her final days. Please, Lily… I’m begging you. Make peace with Wendy. Don’t push Elsa into a corner. If you agree to reconcile with her, after your divorce with James, I’ll transfer half my shares to you.”

Lily couldn’t believe what she was hearing.

this a

her, framing her, dragging her through the mud-

the hell did that have to do

“Lily…”

shameless, so absurd, she couldn’t respond

laced with contempt. “John, if your brain’s broken, you might as well donate it! Half your shares: Keep them. I don’t want them. And as for making peace with Wendy? That’s never going to happen. The only thing I

hurt her, Ashton had submitted a video of the assault to

didn’t face jail time. Even after he was detained, someone

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was going on when she tried to ruin me. It was her and her daughter who struck first–so why should I back down now just because Elsa’s throwing a tantrum? You and Elsa don’t carry that kind of weight with me. Elsa is your precious baby. Not mine. Her health, her condition–it’s none of my concern. Even

“Lily!”

was enough to twist his guts into knots. And

anymore.

roar didn’t faze her in the

see her suffer. Can’t bear to leave her. If you’re so devoted, why not go all in? Why don’t the two of you become tragic soulmates–live together, die

tone dripped venom. “Don’t worry. When that time comes, I’ll bring incense

“Lily!”

was the same woman who once loved him to death, and now she was cursing him

he snapped again. But then something dark flickered in his voice,

The people behind the Charmer–they want James dead, no matter the cost. And that web behind the Charmer? It’s deep. It’s dirty. There are knives coming from every direction. If they’ve marked him for death, he won’t escape. Once he’s gone… who’s going to protect you