“Consider it a lesson from someone who cares enough to teach you.”
“You’re insane, Hannah!”
In the shrill tone of Sadie, Hannah exited the study, not glancing back.
A text buzzed on her phone as soon as she stepped out.
It was from her bestie, Lydia Phillips.
“Seriously, Hannah, you’re skipping the Crimson Bar tonight? Marriage isn’t a meditation retreat.
You don’t have to ditch your friends because of Declan, that jerk!
Please! Heads up, Kris said he’ll flood my phone with calls if you bail.”
Hannah replied, “Lydia, you have a point.”
Lydia said, “Wait, what?”
Hannah shared, “I’m no longer married. I’m rejoining the real world starting today.”
Following a brief pause, the chat was flooded with exclamation marks.
Hannah could practically feel Lydia’s bubbling excitement.
“Ten minutes! Give me just ten minutes! I’ll be at your doorstep to celebrate your glorious return!”
Even after the door to the study slammed shut, Sadie was still in disbelief. She unleashed her anger on Declan.
“Are you really going to let that bitch walk all over me? Drag her back and give her what she deserves! I want to splash water in her face!”
“Stop it!” Declan snapped coldly.
“Look at you. Where’s your self- respect? You’re a member of the Edwards family, not a thug!”
This was the first time Declan had ever rebuked Sadie in such a manner, leaving her stunned.
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After watching Declan engrossed in his work, Sadie cautiously inquired, “Since I can’t take that car, can I tag along with you to the welcome banquet tonight? It feels like ages since I saw Eliana, and I miss her.”
Declan waved his hand dismissively.
“Fine, just don’t bother me.”
Taking this as a silent yes, Sadie cheerfully exited the room.
In the now serene study, the computer screen’s glow caught in Declan’s vacant stare. Despite his efforts to focus, the vision of Hannah pouring water over Sadie’s head kept haunting him.