Chapter 2
Fueled by resurfaced memories, 1 slapped the balding man, leaving him stunned
When be recovered, his alcohol–glazed eyes widened. “You bitch, you dare hit mel
Just as his fist was about to fall, Ethan stepped in front of use, effortlessly breaking the man’s wrist before kicking him away.]
I was I
pulled into a warm embrace, enveloped by a Camiliar woody scent
“you dare touch my woman! Ethan growled
The commotion caught the attention of the wedding couple.
“Olivia, you’re still with than?” Riley’s concerned voice came from behind, making my heart tighten.]
“Raley, you’ve already married my goddess, can’t you even leave me this damaged goods?” Ethan’s words cut like a knife into my heart.
Like a cornered rabbit. I lashed out defively: “Damaged goods is that what you want?”
Damaged goods last longer… 1
Ethan gave Riley a challenging look, then grabbed my chin and bit my lower lip in front of everyone.]]
The taste of blood spread between our lips as the crystal chandelier’s light hurt my eyes
Yeah, how could I compare to his goddess?
I was just a toy he’d brought to his bed…]
After attending tanhella’s wedding, Ethan became obsessed with marriage, bringing it up constantly.
“Hey, wheres that ring 1 gave you? Put it on, and let’s go get our marriage censer||
Go be crazy with someone else. Turning your hookup into your wife? How clichét
1 ruled my eyes, not bothering to play along with his act of devotion.]
Even more ridiculous, be arranged a four–person honeymoon trip!
1 knew perfectly well this wasn’t about a honeymoon; he just wanted an excuse to accompany his old flame]
Seeing any indifference, Ethan wasn’t deterred
He gently tucked my hair behind any ear and leaned in, whispering like a lover.]
“Maybe–how are your parents doing these days? Are they will?–]
His favorite tactic, and sull the most effective.||
The
air in Hall was light and humid, waves of heat stirring tidessness ||
Isabella, wearing a lace swimsuit, kept pressing herself against Elan, her impressive curves suggesting indecent thoughts ||
Afraid of water, I used feeling unwell as an excuse in rest by the shore
-olivia, aren’t you coming in? Isabella ütted ber head, feigning inocence
“Are you still upset about those little incidents from before? I was just a gaine
She pouted and complained to Ethan. “Tower, should I get on my knees and apologize to her?“-||
I couldn’t be bothered to play along with her theatrics and turned to leave, but an iron grip seized my wrist.||
“Isabella’s sincerely inviting you. Don’t be difficult–go swim with her
Ithan dragged me forcefully to the edge of the pool ||
I resisted desperately
Finally, boxing patience, Dhan hoisted me onto his shoulder and threw me into the water.
The rold liquid instantly flooded my nose, suffocating me, sending me back to that swimming class.||
Ethan had done exactly this before
He’d thrown me on my period–into the water like garbagel
Everyone stood at the edge, laughing, watching me struggle like a dying crane[]
Someone had exclaimed during the ordesh: “Why is she bleeding?
Dhan had frowned in disgust: “She’s dirtying the pool. Disgusung.
Back then, I’d been shivering uncontrollably, dinging desperately to the pool wall.]
Without his permission, I didn’t dare climb our
But this time, I seemed to have lost the will to struggle, letting myself sink deeper…]
Just as darkness was about to claim me, someone grabbed my waist, bringing me to the surface
“What the hell are you doing?”
The boy I’d imagined rescuing me never appeared
Only Than, his face ashen, hurling insules.
“Are you trying to fucking
og kill yourself?” He pinn
pinned me against the pool wall, terror visible in his eyes
“Isn’t that what you want–for me to die? I’m just giving you what you want.”
My voice was hoarse from choking g on water
His pupils contracted sharply. He opened his mouth but couldn’t form a single word.]
