re's

, even though he had treated me like invisible trash. One didn't deserve to be here, but I wondered why he had even asked

n the bull by its ropes and given what he wanted. There was also something that flickered in his eyes when I had asked him why he wanted me to stay. Was i

t when he had finally taken me as his. He had touched me like he was hungry for me. His kisses were so slow, slow, but not intent. I had fel

de love to me that night. I had accepted everything he gave to me, even though they

at night. This explains why the next day, he had been so cold with me and refused to speak abo

illegitimate child into our matrimonial home, but right now; now; I don't think I would accept him, nor the woman who took him from me.

glance at the phone showed it was my best

ked in a sleepy tone-she was proba

u sound so tired." I repli

ll the details. I saw the new

ge my mind. He just demanded I stayed and spoke to me in that disrespectful tone. Can you imagine he got someo

y, but I warned you not to m

.. the time to remind me of the things I should have done and not

do that well, either. He must have been wondering w

. Tonight is my worst night, Quinn. It's all o

, and, and it's late. Can you risk it? Or you want to try th

ason other than he wasn't the right fit for me. I ignored him as usual and stood by my ground. I have even laid out all the reasons I was in love with Xand

e whole story. That was why he reminded me I had no one to turn to. I had, but she knew I wouldn't come.

digal daughter, Quinn. I can't come to your place and I can't

'm glad I could be of help.

agged my suitcase. "He will, Quinn. I will make

iece. "Stay strong, Claire. The ba

ring to the housekeeper, who had been waiting fo

ed me with my suitcase. I took a la

hed slowly.