Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 262 Losing One's Temper

Atlas lowered his gaze and didn't respond.

I asked him a string of questions, "Was it really you? Why didn't you come in? Did you spend your holiday abroad or here in Foswood? Were you alone?"

"Don’t you think it’s a little late to be asking all this?" He sounded annoyed.

I got teary and said, "There had been rumors everywhere. First, it was Annalise, and then it was Harmony. Will there be more of them? I don't care about your wealth, but how could I love an unfaithful man?"

My words came out in a rush. "I've been humiliated enough by Matthew. And now, I’ve found another man who can't keep his heart in check. Am I a person anyone can use and deceive at their whim?"

"Am I just anyone to you?"

"You're not!" I looked at him, tears rolling down my cheeks. "I've told you I'm not worthy of you. But if you try to pursue me, you must take responsibility! All I want is a simple, love-filled life. Am I unworthy of that?"

"You are worthy," he gently said, holding me tightly. "Don't cry."