Chapter 24

I had fooled myself into thinking that was what Bryant was, but deep down, I knew Emma

was aware of the history between Bryant and Margaret. Emma couldn’t find the words.

persuade me otherwise.

When I zipped up the last of my suitcases, a car engine finally broke the silence in the yard.

Bryant was back. Perhaps Emma had said something to him as he stormed up the stairs, his gaze landing on the line of suitcases before settling on my forehead, his voice surprisingly hoarse. “What happened to your forehead?”

I let out a self-deprecating laugh. “Nothing. Just had an accident while you were out on your date.”

His usually impassive eyes flickered with surprise.

I clenched

get a divorce,

man I’d loved- for seven years, my throat closed up, making it hard

him I was clinging to, or just the passionate version of myself

He closed the distance in a few strides and wrapped his arms around me.

by a mix of woodsy cologne and

grip was

helplessness washed over me. I took a deep breath. “Why bother? I’m willing to step aside for you two. Just let

head in the crook of my neck, his voice tight with tension. “Jane, I

to laugh but couldn’t. My emotions surged, and I shouted hysterically, “But I’ve had enough. I’m tired of living like this I

yet seemed afraid

push

10:30

Chapter 24

ago. And I told

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