His Lord Justin Kimberly

Spin-off 2: Dawn Council Ten Years Later (47)

She saw his efforts but his hot-and-cold attitude wore her out.

She knew she wasn't the type to sweet-talk or cater to men, and he was used to being pampered by women. Sooner or later, he'd have enough.

If he couldn't stand it, it was better to end things before they hurt each other deeply.

She was used to handling things alone, but after he had made her rely on him, his coldness made her feel insecure.

How had she gotten used to having someone else by her side so quickly?

If the time dragged on longer, wouldn’t he completely infiltrate her private world? Once you get used to having someone around, losing them becomes terrifying to even think about.

"So, what do you think would be appropriate? Like your brother Lucas?"

Her eyes widened, not understanding why he suddenly brought up Lucas.

Her surprise was interpreted by him as guilt, causing his heart to chill. "I know in your heart, I can never compare to Lucas, but don’t even think about divorce."

He abruptly withdrew his hand and le