Chapter 10:
ly trying to help
“If she hadn’t exposed the hospital incident, you wouldn’t have faced such negative press. I was only She used the same manipulative tone that she usually used but this time, Matt was not buying it. “That’s enough!” he snapped, his voice filled with frustration.
“Do you really think I don’t know you’re the one who arranged for the hospital photos to be leaked?”
“I’ve reviewed the surveillance footage from that day in the neighborhood. You tripped on your own! Why are you blaming Fiona for? Tolerated your antics out of respect for our years of friendship, but now you’ve crossed the line by targeting my wife. I won’t stand for it anymore!”
“I’ve known Fiona longer than I’ve known you. I know exactly what kind of person she is. I don’t need your explanations Finally, he said, “That’s it. Don’t contact me again. Save yourself some dignity!”
Without giving her a chance to respond, Matt ended the call and left for the airport.
When his plane landed at his destination, I had just finished my work for the day. As I stepped out of the street, I saw his familiar figure on the street and thought my eyes played tricks on me
Lignored him and turned around to return to the office. However, he grabbed my hand and spoke with a hoarse and desperate voice, “Fiona… it’s me. I came here to find you.”
“I know I’ve wronged you. Please, give me a chance to explain,” he pleaded.!!
His unshaven jaw and weathered face bore the marks of exhaustion from travel.
I didn’t spare him a glance. I only shook off his hand gently as I said, There’s no need. There is nothing to explain between us.”
I know you love Taylor I’ve already stepped aside for the two of you. Don’t worry. I’m gone for good,” I added X
After I said that, I prepared to walk away but Matt stepped in front of me and blocked my path.
“No, that’s not what I meant! You’ve misunderstood!” he said desperately.!!
“Fiona, after we got married, the one I grew to love was you I just didn’t realize it back then, but now I do. Please, give me a chance to explain.”
“I know I’ve wronged you in these five years. Come back home with me and I’ll spend the rest of my life making it up I’m begging you…“3
His trembling hands pulled out a transfer of assets agreement from his coat. The paper still carried the warmth of his body.
Fiona,
Haughed bitterly. “Matt, don’t you think this is ridiculous? Didn’t you marry me back then just to stop me from causing a scene at Taylor’s wedding?%