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Chapter 6 A Manipulator

Word Count: 1290    |    Released on: 08/11/2024

uiet since I dr

me, his jaw clenched, his face rigid. I know that look too well. It's his bo

e whoever you've chosen will be wonderful. After all, you found Ry

nails dig into my palms. Stay calm, I remind myself. If I react, Ryan will just assume I'v

ys, catching

ha

, Julie," he says

st, Ryan. I was letting you know I'm exploring new options. So when

een eyes. "Are you throwing my words back at me? Is that what this is? A game? Y

ant to get you

pulator. Everything you say or do has a purpose. But this? This is c

, sending a glass teetering over. W

ly yells, standing up. "W

und her. His voice is soft and soothing as he apo

I cry, he'll think he's won. And I won't give him that satisfaction. I need to stay strong. Ryan's not

t. "Forgive Ryan for the outburst, Julie. He gets overwhelmed by little things sometimes." She smi

secretary, covering for her boss. I gues

more composed than before. "You have me, Julie. I'm

" Emil

lie is my wife. You think I'm just going to let some random guy waltz into our lives and 'hang out' with her? W

ish. She stands up, turning on he

ing?" Ryan asks, panicki

and leaving," she says

that? Please, let'

ng look over her shoulder. "Because you don't value my opinions, Ryan.

ily, please. What do you want?

e her relation

think he's going to scream, but instead, he just looks at her calmly. There's a long

that?"

quiet, but it carries an edge. "I have a lunch appointment tomorrow with a pote

.. I recognize what it is. He's calling my bluff. He thinks I'm lying, that this "boyfriend" of mine is just a desperate attempt to get under his skin. And by giving me until tomo

not to let him see how much his words sting. Instea

row a little

nding by the stairs now, her arms

says. "We

e. The silence between us feels heavy, almost suffocatin

I wo

"I hope you know w

d

his eyes, the anger too, but he won't admit it. That w

"Ryan," she says again, firme

walks to the door. His steps are slow. I stand

e stops and lo

n who once promised me forever. Then, just as quickly, his

cking on the floor. She does

the house, even as he opens the door for her, like he's expecting me to burst out and s

is pounding so loudly in m

rough the window. Then he turns awa

~

the person's hand in my hair.

ing to figure out if it's re

hear my nam

ly one person

racing. "Ryan? What the

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Contents

Chapter 1 PDA Chapter 2 An Open Marriage Chapter 3 The Bar Chapter 4 The Deal Chapter 5 Breakfast News Chapter 6 A Manipulator Chapter 7 In My Bed Chapter 8 The Happiness Potion Chapter 9 Tasty Lunch Chapter 10 The Partnership
Chapter 11 It's Over
Chapter 12 The Tour
Chapter 13 The Supply Closet
Chapter 14 Footage
Chapter 15 Family Moments
Chapter 16 Deal Is Back On
Chapter 17 Which Is It Going To Be
Chapter 18 Hole In The Wall
Chapter 19 Hearts Are Meant To Be Broken
Chapter 20 My Wife
Chapter 21 Immunity
Chapter 22 Brooklyn Bridge
Chapter 23 Do It
Chapter 24 A Baby Elephant Takes Its First Steps
Chapter 25 You Have No One
Chapter 26 A Queen Without A Castle
Chapter 27 Safety First
Chapter 28 Don't Know Where To Put It
Chapter 29 The Bargain
Chapter 30 State Of New York Versus Elaine Jenkins
Chapter 31 Morning Coffee
Chapter 32 I Was The Problem
Chapter 33 Not With Me
Chapter 34 Sparks
Chapter 35 Chilaquiles
Chapter 36 Counterclaim
Chapter 37 The End Of The World
Chapter 38 Honest With Me
Chapter 39 For Luke
Chapter 40 Stay
Chapter 41 The Second She Opened Her Mouth
Chapter 42 The Weight Of The Room
Chapter 43 Lost Track Of Time
Chapter 44 For The Audience
Chapter 45 Gossip Column
Chapter 46 On Your Side
Chapter 47 Remember Me Better
Chapter 48 Are You No One
Chapter 49 U-turn
Chapter 50 Showtime
Chapter 51 Almost Nostalgic
Chapter 52 Hard Drives
Chapter 53 The Lady Of The House
Chapter 54 Like Adults
Chapter 55 The Hustle
Chapter 56 Handpicked By Angels
Chapter 57 Meek Act
Chapter 58 All He Sees Is Red
Chapter 59 Prove It
Chapter 60 It's Best You Leave
Chapter 61 All The Imperfect Sides Of Me
Chapter 62 The Interview
Chapter 63 The Anniversary
Chapter 64 Level-headed
Chapter 65 The Sis Code
Chapter 66 Out Of Character
Chapter 67 Orange Isn't Your Color
Chapter 68 Sated
Chapter 69 Are You Sara
Chapter 70 Deer Caught In Headlights
Chapter 71 However Long It Takes
Chapter 72 Emotional Support
Chapter 73 Play Nice
Chapter 74 Boss Lady
Chapter 75 Two Lines Or One
Chapter 76 I Hate To Disappoint You
Chapter 77 Expensive Lingerie
Chapter 78 The Pull Of Sleep
Chapter 79 Visitor's Pass
Chapter 80 Someone Actually Gets It
Chapter 81 The Trial
Chapter 82 A Small Victory
Chapter 83 Defamation Clause
Chapter 84 Pleasant
Chapter 85 Virgin Mojito
Chapter 86 A Baby
Chapter 87 Kitten
Chapter 88 Seafood
Chapter 89 No One Hates A Dying Man
Chapter 90 Lying Is Something People
Chapter 91 Christmas Eve Dinner
Chapter 92 You're Stuck With Us Now
Chapter 93 Nice To Meet You
Chapter 94 An Early Grave
Chapter 95 Best Christmas Ever
Chapter 96 Chrysanthemums
Chapter 97 A Thousand Deaths
Chapter 98 The Real Definition Of Peace
Chapter 99 The Demons She Fought
Chapter 100 You're Not Alone
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