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Chapter 324 Say Goodbye And Find A Better One
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“What did she say to me? Don’t you already know the answer? Some things are pretty obvious, Ashton. Don’t treat me like I’m stupid. I might not be as clever as you, but I’m not a complete fool,‘ I said, my voice cold,
I couldn’t decipher the look he gave me. ‘Some things aren’t what they seem.‘
‘Doesn’t matter anymore.‘ I swallowed hard, a bitter smile touching my lips. ‘Looks like I expected too much. I should’ve been grateful for what I had, instead of asking for more. I need to get to work.‘
I walked away, not looking back.
He still wouldn’t tell me the truth. He knew I knew. He knew I’d reached out to Naomi. So why was he staying silent?
Back at the studio, I was quiet and withdrawn, wrapped in a cloud of gloom. Priya had the sense not to ask what
was wrong.
I drifted through the rest of the day in a daze, and after work, I went straight to Yvaine’s.
Ashton said he’d only allow me one night away, but since when did I have to obey him? I wasn’t his employee. Or
his servant.
Yvaine brought back some pastries and insisted on cooking dinner.
I have to say, for a wealthy socialite, her cooking skills are… not exactly impressive. Honestly, anything more complicated than noodles is wasted on her.
But she’s my best friend, and she went to the effort for me, so what could I do but eat it and try to look grateful?
My stomach paid the price afterwards, and between that and how tired I felt, I ended up lying down early.
I checked my phone. No calls from Ashton. I smiled bitterly to myself. What did I expect?
I tossed the phone aside. ‘Yvaine, do you really think I should divorce him?‘
Yvaine knows me well. In relationships, betrayal is the one thing I can’t stand. I didn’t even hate Rhys as much, because I always knew he still had feelings for Catherine.
But Ashton was different. He was the one who pursued me. He said he loved me first. He insisted on marrying me. He planned every step, turned our contract marriage into a real one.
There’s no doubt he loves me.
So why would he lie to me for another woman?
I couldn’t make sense of it. The more I thought about it, the angrier I got, and the more divorce seemed like the only answer.
But then it hit me. ‘If I divorce him, doesn’t that just give Genevieve exactly what she wants? Why should I make her happy? Why should she get what she’s after?‘
‘You’re being silly. Why punish yourself for someone else’s mistakes? Forget that Genevieve woman for a
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second. Just ask yourself–are you happy with him? If you’re not, why force yourself to stay? Of course you should leave. Who cares what happens after? If he’s not your man anymore, why worry about who ends up with him?‘ Yvaine looked at me like I was a hopeless case, ‘Why can’t you be more like me? If a man isn’t treating you right, just say goodbye and find a better one. I’m getting tired of repeating this–plenty of fish in the sea,‘
I shook my head. “Thanks, but I could never be like you. You change boyfriends so fast I can’t even remember their names. I prefer something stable. Something long–term.‘
‘Fine. But that doesn’t have to mean Ashton. You can find someone else for a stable, long–term thing.‘ She winked. ‘My brother Emmett’s available, you know.‘
‘No thanks,‘ I said. ‘I’m not nearly good enough for your brother.‘
Emmett had the face of a film star but the personality of a stern headmaster.
Even Yvaine, who was fearless in every other situation, turned into a total mouse around him. Thanks to her, I
and always felt slightly on edge around Emmett too, as if I were just one step away from doing something wrong getting a lecture.
Yvaine wasn’t ready to give up. ‘Oh, don’t say no so fast. My brother’s a real catch. I know it sounds like I’m just boasting because we’re related, but it’s true. He doesn’t sleep around. Okay, so he’s a bit serious and old- fashioned, but I can guarantee he doesn’t have some clingy childhood sweetheart or obsessive ex like Genevieve lurking around.‘
“Thanks, but no. Someone like your brother deserves a much better woman. I’m not right for him.‘
Yvaine pouted. ‘Well then, who ARE you right for? Ashton? Do you really love him that much? Even more than you loved Rhys?”
I nodded. ‘I love him more than I ever loved Rhys.‘
The truth was, apart from this whole Genevieve mess, I couldn’t find a single thing wrong with Ashton.
‘You… damn it, fine.‘ Yvaine sighed. “Then you should talk to him properly. Be open and honest. Just ask him straight out whether he can cut ties with that Genevieve and start being truthful with you. If he can, stay with him. If he can’t, leave. It’s better to make a clean break than to drag it out.‘
It was the most reasonable advice she could have given.
I knew Yvaine was right. But what if I asked him, and I didn’t like what he had to say?
I’d never felt this insecure before. Love really does make you vulnerable.
Yvaine muttered under her breath, ‘So much for Emmett’s chances.‘
The doorbell rang.
‘Who’s that at this hour?‘ Yvaine frowned as she got up and went downstairs to answer it.
When she didn’t come back up after a while, I went out to see. ‘Who is it?‘
