As she leaned close, a strong fragrance filled my nose, the same shampoo Nolan often used.
I could almost picture her fingers running through Nolan’s hair, her face soft with tenderness.
Disgusted, I pushed her away and looked at the box on the floor.
The watch had fallen out—the one I had always loved, the one Nolan wore. But its cheap shine gave it away.
In this marriage, Nolan received the real watch and true love. All I ever got was lie after lie.
I didn’t even bother to ask who the surprise at the villa was meant for.
“It’s one in the morning.” I looked straight at Kendall. “The honeymoon is over. So is our marriage.”
“Alright, stop being angry. I’ll take you to the hospital.”
Her face was filled with distress when she saw the blood seeping from the corner of my eye.
Ignoring how weak I was, she dragged me out of bed by force.
Kendall pretended to act like a caring wife, insisting on taking me to the hospital. I was so dazed I didn’t even grab a coat.
The car was cold, so I hugged the stuffed bear tightly to my chest.
Looking closer, I saw a big cross drawn across its face. It felt like a direct provocation.