Our Anniversary, You Chose Her – I Chose Divorce

Chapter 426: Ten Times a Month

"Is that what you think?"

In the dim light, emotions churned violently in his eyes. He gazed at her face, still flushed from their kiss, and his tone grew heavy.

Chloe Reed’s long lashes fluttered. She let out a soft laugh, then looked up to meet his gaze. "What else could it be? You’re injured, yet you’re still going out of your way to help me. You even agreed when I suggested we sign the divorce papers first. I really can’t find any other explanation."

She tilted her head slightly. "We were together for eight years, and we started sleeping together six years ago. After all this time, haven’t you had enough?"

Walker Grant let out a low laugh. He walked over to her and looked her straight in the eye. "That’s right. I haven’t. Are you offering?"

Chloe’s breath hitched. ’Truthfully, I’d already prepared myself for this.’

’We’re both adults. After all the help he’s given me, it would be naive to think he expects nothing in return.’

’If this is what it takes to be even, it’s not a bad deal.’

"There has to

around Walker grew heavy. He wanted to

let her go, pulled a cigarette from his pocket, and lit it. The crimson ember flickered as he

on the sofa and narrowed his eyes, studying her impassive face. "Ten times a

remained silent for a long

take your time to think it over." Walker finished his cigarette, but the frustration in his chest only mounted,

on the table. Fine. He would give her exactly

’Be even!’

finish, all she’s ever wanted is to

"Fine."

him again, her lips curving into a slight smile. "This arrangement will only last until this is all over. The

feet, strode toward her, grabbed the back of her

as if he were trying

away, but she quickly remembered their agreement and

and the air grew thick with