now stood in disarray, its charm completely s

uitcase, her movements deliberate, as if determined to

weeping over the wreckage, disbelief etchin

is voice rising with frustration. "I was gone for

s temper, and snapped, "I'm giving you on

ands and slowly turned to face him. Her expression

elix, haven't you figured it out? Sometimes, once something

nce growing in his eyes. "What

s words. Did he truly not understand? Perhaps me

d always been reserved for one person

wn, her voice steady, yet every word seemed to ca

pleas. Do you have any idea how that felt? Felix, did you ever once stop to think abo

ed deep inside flooding to the surface, her vision blurring as te

, but it disappeared as quickly as it came. He dismissed

again, and she had always forgiven him. He did

cave, just like she always had. After all, tha

dissipated, replaced by a c

is voice smooth and patronizing. "But you shouldn't ac

his hands gently on her shoulders, his touch f

e, okay? How about this? We'll pick another day, a better day, and I promi

words were sweet, but his eyes-those eyes-betrayed a chilling ind

nk that? This was the way thin

im far too many chances, and now he was convinced tha

ed, and without a word, she shrugged off his hands as

ake my skin crawl," sh

in shock. He had never heard he

s she continued, "Felix, that wedding is over. I have no int

on, frowned in confusion, his mind

face resolute. "Yes

ad just heard the most absurd joke. "

ly to turn to, no safety net to catch her. A

orld had been centered around him. He

out" act was nothing more than her way

opened his mouth to speak, but w

s Joa

e down in a minute after packi

her eyes landed on Linsey standing across from Felix, her exp

lied, "This is my place, isn't it? Do I need to explain wh

nnocence. "I accidentally nicked myself with a fruit knife, and Fe

beside Linsey, and she gasped drama

s uncalled for. If you're bothered, you can talk to me. I'll apolog

as she took a slow step forward toward Joanna. "Are

voice dripping with false sincerity as she nodded. "

here was no warmth in her eyes, just cold calculation.

ing, she rai

ion in the room as Linsey's palm connected with J