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 hands.

to get a

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

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

Bryant’s sharp call cut through my words. He closed the distance in a few strides and wrapped his arms around me. “This is your

touch me!” I was hit by a mix of woodsy cologne and women’s perfume, making my stomach churn, “Let

grip was firm, rendering my

took a deep breath. “Why bother? I’m willing to step aside for

of my neck, his voice

hysterically, “But I’ve had enough. I’m tired of living like this I don’t want a marriage

happen again, I promise.” He held me so tightly yet

moment to push him away, looking at him with

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same thing a week ago. And I told

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