Chapter 14
When I saw Damien at the courthouse again, 1 barely recognized him.
Dark circles under his eyes, stubble all over his face he looked like absolute hell.
I paused for just a second before stepping toward him. “Let’s go |]
My rare initiative seemed to excite him. He nodded way too eagerly.
From behind me. I heard his careful, hesitant voice.
Olivia… how have you been?”
turned to find him staring at me with desperate hope
Time turned back. The man I once cried and fought for, and lost sleep over was now standing here begging for just one glance from me.
I felt nothing but calm.]
Noticing he s
still
wore our wedding ring, the one we promised would symbolize our faithfulness, I stepped closer!]
Damien, stop looking Hke this. It doesn’t sult you at all
“And that ring? You can throw it now.
His lips trembled. After a moment: “If it bothers you to see it, take it off.
I just looked at him, swallowing the correction I wanted to make.]
At least maintain some dignity.
As I started to turn away, he suddenly grabbed my hand. “Olivia, I know I hurt you. I don’t expect forgiveness…”|||
“But please, can you give me one more chance? Let me try again to-
As I frowned,
0-
d, trying to pull away, a large hand appeared from nowhere, karate–chopping his grip loose.
Luke glared at him with disgust. “Can you hurry up and get it? You’re her EX–husband now, Got that?” He emphasized “ex |
Danden stood frozen, eyes rimmed with red ||
I patted Luke’s arm reassuringly. “Come on, Lily is wasting for us.
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Only than did Lake bounce over to open the passenger door for me. I shook my head. Til sit in back with her.
“Oh! Cool
I smiled soldy and looked out the window
Clouds gathering, then dispersing
Everything I truly cared about was right beside me ||
