Chapter 62

BLAIRE

We were completely silent as we started eating dinner. I was in awe upon seeing this arrangement from afar. But I was more amazed upon seeing it upfront. Petals of flowers were sc atte red on the sand, while the table was surrounded by small candles placed on the ground as well. The whole set-up was definitely romantic.

But I still can’t stop thinking, Why is he making all these efforts when what’s going on between us is clearly transactional? If not for what happened in the past, I’ll assume that he wanted to win me back.

Is he?

No matter how much I wanted to get all the answers I needed, I’m afraid to hear the truth. These past few days have been tough, for they brought out all the unwanted feelings that I’ve been hiding inside me. Despite my attempt to deny what I truly feel, all my attempts will come crushing down on me the moment I lay my eyes on him. He’s my weakness, my Achilles heel.

Even though I haven’t eaten anything since this morning, sitting across from Sebastian makes my food hard to swallow.

“You don’t like the food?” he asked. He probably noticed that I was barely touching my food.

“N-No. It’s not like that. The food is delicious,” I answered.

“So, what? Can’t stop thinking about your boyfriend after you talked to him?” He said it with an evident coldness in his voice.

I’m getting weary of his constant accusations. I hoped to convey that I’m no longer available, but broaching that subject always sours his mood, inevitably spiraling into

anger.

I took a loud breath before deciding to clear it up with him. “I don’t have a boyfriend,” I casually admitted.

Without lifting my head, I noticed from my peripheral view that he was stunned hearing what I said. He’s probably not expecting that answer.

“The, who is—”

upon

“Cut it, Sebastian,” I declared, cutting him off. I felt a firmness in my tone as I lifted my head, locking eyes with him. The air cra ckled with charged intensity, a silent challenge between us as my gaze held unwavering. “You don’t have the liberty to ask questions

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about my personal life. The same goes with me. I’m not going to ask questions about you.”

He shrugged his shoulders. “You can ask me all you want,” he responded.

I squinted my eyes, weighing whether he was telling the truth or not. Will he really be able to answer my questions if I dare to ask?

“So, how are you and Catherine?” I asked bravely. I realized that no matter what his answer is, it doesn’t change the facts about what happened in the past. And it will definitely not change the course of our future.

“Eat. Your food is getting cold,” he said, evading the topic.

I scoff. As expected, Sebastian and his obsession with secrecy. I just shook my head and decided not to press more on that matter. I’m not really interested in knowing. I was just testing whether he’s telling the truth or not. And obviously, he’s lying.

he had no

sneered, “Nothing. Let’s just

“Blaire—”

called my name, trying to squeeze what’s going on inside my head.

Sebastian?” I

trying to say something, but nothing came out of it. I watched him contemplate for a minute before

I commented when he didn’t have the courage to continue

each other.

done,” I announce before

my chair.

uttered my name with conviction, as if it were a

my food

that this setup will work without us cutting each other’s throats. The only agreement we had was when we were at the bed, entangled in

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“Fck!” I heard him curse before I finally got inside the house. When I turned to close the glass door behind me, I saw him

and proceed to the guest room. I wasn’t planning on sleeping in the same room as him tonight. I hadn’t been in the guest room for long when

you, Blaire? Can’t you

you, Sebatian.

“I can’t believe this!” I exclaimed exasperatedly. “You’re actually asking me, What’s wrong?

sigh before picking up his phone from his pocket. He took a deep breath when he finally saw the name flashing on the screen. He looked at me for a couple of minutes before he

greeted, but his eyes remained fixated on me. “I’m still working. I need to go. I’ll

other line. It’s definitely his wife. Our situation has become more and more complicated

blew out another sigh as he ended the

it Catherine? She was probably looking for

him. Come, let’s go back to

though the answer dawned on me before he could respond. “Of course!

on between us, Blaire. So, stop talking as if you know every detail of

I have to remind you that it was you who chose

wouldn’t be in this situation if you didn’t sleep with that man who you just met,” he said, grabbing me tightly. His nails dug into my

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you, you dumbas s!” I replied, sna tching

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caught off guard as the weight of realization crashed over him. Doubts lingered in his eyes, but I could sense a flicker

care whether you believe me or not. I’m way past

Alexander?” He stuttered, the question hanging in the air like a fragile

you

“May I remind that I’ve been in love with you for so many

the air as an uncomfortable barrier between us. I took a deep breath, collecting my thoughts, before continuing, “But that’s

him to listen. “I’ve endured the accusations and the sleepless nights wondering if our marriage meant anything to you. But I’m not sure how trapping me

and realization, but pride still fought to keep him from admitting defeat.

on me. “I’m glad to know that at least you’re aware of

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