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.

the bed, I clenched my

a divorce,

made up my mind, knowing there was no turning back. But seeing the man I’d loved- for seven years, my throat

passionate version of

in a few strides and wrapped his arms around me. “This is

by a mix of woodsy cologne and women’s perfume, making my

grip was firm, rendering my

“Why bother?

of my neck, his voice tight with tension. “Jane, I never thought about

enough. I’m tired of living like this I don’t want a marriage that’s always being interfered

held me so tightly yet seemed afraid of hurting me, loosening his grip just

seized the moment to push him

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same thing a week ago. And I told you there

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