Chapter 9
i cool despite what I’d done to his car ||
Damien, always the gentleman with his perfect manners, stayed t
On the other hand, Scarlett was struggling to keep her smile from sliding off her pale face:|||
“Grandma, this is Scarlett. I’ve mentioned her before–a good friend of Olivia’s and mine. [
Hello, Mrs. Moore! I’m Searlen,” she gushed. Tve been dying to meet you forever, but I just got back to the States. Hope you’re not mad about the waits []
Grandma Moore squinted, looking from me to them.
she patted my hand. “Come on, dear. Let’s go inside.
she completely ignored Scarlett
1 smiled and let her lead me in.
The whole Moore family was present, many curious about Scarlett’s presence
Scarlet held her own she was always good at charming people in these settings
Only Grandma Moore focused on me. “How’s everything going with you two lately, sweetheart?”
The people went quiet. After all, the entire Moore family relied on Grandma Moore’s authority–no one dared interrupt when she spoke.
Before I could answer, Scarlett jumped in. “Oh Grandma, with you looking after everything, they wouldn’t dare mess up! Even someone like me is a little jealousr
Grandma Moore smiled, but I caught the steel behind t
Scarlett didn’t notice and kept rumbling until she finally sensed the tension and shut up
I dabbed my lips delicately with my napkin and answered Grandma, Damien and I are getting divorced.”
The people erupted in shocked gasps.
Damien who hadn’t looked at me all evening, glared over, “Olivia, if you want to make a scene, at least pick the right moment
Grandma Moore just sighed.
I ignored my husband’s burning stare. “Grandma, if its okay with you, I’d still love to visit you often
She looked pained. “Olivia, hogy, are you sure about this?
Damien cut taniously. “Grindina, pleaser“]
I nodded firmly. “Alisolutely sure –|
Scarletes wide eyes were full of fake
of fake concern.
“Olie, dont be so impulsive” she pleaded. Tve seen how much Damien’s been suffering Couples fight all the for–you can’t throw away a marriage over something so small
“He’s always the use apologizing. Maybe its your bars to swallow your pride and consider his feelings for once
WHAM! Grandma Moure slammed her l
hand on the talde||
DAMIEN MOORE Who the HD does this woman think she is? Is this how you treat your marriage?! ||
The color drained from Scarletts face ||
Damien’s face darkened “Grandins, Scarlett’s just trying to help.”“[]
-Helpt Hy traveling the world with her while your wife atays home? By letting her live with you? By bringing her here while your wife was having an ABORTION alune?! ||
Her words landed like a punch. The moon went completely silent
stared at her in shock–Grandina kurw everything|
After a long silence. Damien’s voice trembled “Grandma what are you talking about? What abortion?]
“Divia, you planned this with Grandma, didn’t you? His voice rose. To make me feel guilty? This is all just some act, right?”
I looked at him coldly Damien is Scarlett the only one who tells the truth?”
He stated at me, trying to tell if I was serious.
