Chapter 13
Stella sat down beside him, carefully watching his expression the reached for his sleeve, just like the always had.
Every time, as long as she acted spoiled, he would let go of everything,
After all, he loved her, didn’t he?
But this time, her plan failed.
“Stella, this is your last chance,” he said coldly. “If i didn’t have proof, I wouldn’t be here.”
She flinched, her throat tightening, Desperate, she leaned in again, pouting,
“But Martin, you were going to divorce her anyway. I just sped things up. I know I was wrong–don’t be mad at me
Her voice was sweet, her usual tactic. But this time, it didn’t work.
“Who said I was getting divorced? Stop making decisions for met
He shoved her away, his breathing heavy. Stella stumbled back, falling to the ground.
“Aht”
Martin stood, ready to leave. Seeing he wouldn’t stay, Stella’s tears finally spilled over.
“If you’re not divorcing her, why did you come to me?”
He paused but didn’t turn back.
“Stella, I only see you as a friend. You misunderstood.”
She laughed, a bitter, hollow sound.
“Friend? Don’t lie to yourself, Martin. Who travels across the world to watch sunrises with a friend? Who abandons his wife over and over for a friend? Who would neglect his wife’s injuries to care for a friend? Who gives away his wife’s gifts to a
friend?”
Her voice rose, sharp and accusing.
“stop lying to others and don’t even try to lie to yourself! Even if I hadn’t done anything, Evelyn would’ve left you. I just sped it
up!”
Martin’s face paled with each word. Finally, he snapped.
He walked back and slapped her–hard.
The sound echoed in the room. Stella’s head snapped to the side, a red mark blooming on her cheek.
She turned back, her eyes blazing.
12:14
Cleared for Departure: So Is My Love
56.9%
12:14 Sat, 17 May
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“Even if I reached out, you didn’t refuse. You say I’m just a friend, but who kisses their friend? Don’t act like you’re innocent.”
Martin’s jaw tightened. He wanted to argue, but instead, he turned away.
“Let’s end this farce, Stella.”
He walked out, leaving her alone.
Stella collapsed on the couch, tears streaming down her face.
She’d never expected this to be their end.
But she wasn’t ready to let go.
“Martin,” she whispered, wiping her tears. “I won’t give up that easily.”
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