"I knew,"I replied coldly."I’ve known for a while.I know you’ve been sleeping with her behind my back.I know the baby was yours.And I know you’ve been dying to get rid of me so you could make space for her."
I paused,then added quietly,"So Lennon…let’s get a divorce."
His entire body stilled.His face turned pale,then darkened with rage.In the blink of an eye,he lunged forward and grabbed me by the throat,slamming me against the wall.
"Meredith Evans,what the hell did you just say?Divorce?I won’t allow it!"
His fingers tightened around my neck.My breath caught.Black spots danced before my eyes.And yet,I did not look away.
"Tell me,Lennon."When I spoke,my voice was barely a whisper."Did you ever love me?"
His grip loosened for a heartbeat.A flicker of panic passed through his eyes.But just as quickly,it was gone—buried beneath the seething rage.
"What does it matter now?You killed her baby!"
A broken laugh escaped my lips.
"Okay,"I said quietly."Thanks for finally giving me the closure I needed."
Thank you,Lennon,for shattering what little hope I had left,for making me realize there was nothing left to hold on to.