Chapter 2
- dy. Scarlett quickly handed the papers hack
Hearing this: Byron’s curiostry was momentarily piqued, just as he was about to examine the document more cinsely. Adele and stood up, preparing to leave ||
That’s settled then. 1 should go now. Goodnight.
Byron’s curiosity instantly evaporated as he lamediairly offered to drive her home Scarlett shook her head, giving Adele an enigmatic look ||
Stay with Adele. After all, time is running short.
Time running short? Why?|||
Byron freward, wanting to press further, but Scarlett was already pushing the door open.]]
He reflexively grabbed his car keys, tossing out a quick 111 just see Scarlett out. Tack in a minute before following after her.“]
The door slammed shut behind him.]
From the moment he’d entered until he left. Byron hadn’t spared Adele a single glance
She was used to it by now. Adele felt nothing as she rocked the agreement away and headed to their bedroom.
After barning off the lights, she gradually drifted to sleep.
Half an hour later, noises came from the doorway, followed by the lights flicking on
Adele opened her eyes groggily to see Byron pulling open a drawer and placing stvaral box of condoms alde
Then he gathered her into
warm breath tickling her ear. “Didn’t you died to wait up for every night? Why so early to bed tonight, hmm?“||
That was before. Things would never be like that again
Adele thought silently, offering a convenient excuse I’m tired.“]]
Hemembering how he’d abandoned her on the highway. Byron felt an unfamiliar twinge of guilt.
I’m sorry I forgo Ever, if you remembered, would you sill have left me there? The question left Byron speechless
silence filled the room for several moments before he finally offered quietly, Tim sorry, dear, Scarlett twisted her ankle, she’s been terrified of pain since we were kids. That’s why I rushed off. I promise it won’t happen again.”
But this was already the ninth time]
A flicker of later amusement crossed Adele’s eyes. “You’re right. It definitely won’t happen again. After all, they would soon be divorced.||
The next morning. Adele woke to find a coffee on her nightstand ||
Byron walked in carrying Incajutud. “Te
“Baby, drink your ruffee and mom have some breakfast. “letore Scarlett’s return. Adele had experienced this scene daily
Back then, she’d mistaken such gestures for love, which was why shed agreed to Scarlett’s wager ||
Only to lose spectacularly!
This me, Adrie didst atteplas usual. Instead, she got up and pulled clothes from the closes. “No thanks. Tus out hungry. I need to go out now. Eat by yourself |
After getting ready, she grabbed her purse and was about to brave when Byron picked up his jacket, insisting on driving her.||
Unide to argue. Adele reluctantly agreed |
Once in the cat, she noticed the ornaments were now populated with Scarlett’s preference[]
Byron caught her staring and quickly explained. “I left the windows down yesterday and all the hanging decorations got soaked. My assistant cleaned it and replaced everything
His assistant? Really?
She didn’t call him out on the lie, simply asking. “What shout my nemameistx?Can I have it back? ||
Byron’s expression froze momentarily. “My assistant issed I have her find it right away. “Hearing him continue the charade, Adele just felt exhausted.||
If it’s gone, forget it. I don’t want it anymore. He looked surprised. “You really don’t want it back?“[]
Adele nodded slightly. 1 don“. ||
This marriage, this man, all of it–she had finally came to terms with the fact that it you ver
At the club. Adele went straight to Private Suite 900
The room was already full of people. Her college friends greeted her warmly |||
“Coming solo today? Is Byron too busy with work?”
Before she could answer, Scarlett, seated in the center, casually jumped in.]]
“He has a board meeting until eleven, then client negotiations all afternoon. Definitely no time in his schedule.“]
Seeing how thoroughly Scarlett knew Byron’s movements, the group started teasing!
“Childhood friends really do know each other best–she’s got his entire schedule memorized“]
