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.’

at him again. "There has

air around Walker grew heavy. He wanted to strangle

it. The crimson ember flickered as he took a deep drag.

her impassive face. "Ten times a month," he said

lashes trembled violently. She remained

over." Walker finished his cigarette, but the frustration

to be even, to lay everything out on the table. Fine. He

’Be even!’

finish, all she’s

"Fine."

was silent for a long while. Chloe looked at him again, her lips curving into a slight smile. "This arrangement will only last until this is all

strode toward her, grabbed the

as if he were trying to devour her. She could feel

but she quickly remembered their agreement and simply closed her eyes

to the carpet, piece by piece. The covers on the bed were a tangled mess. Dim light enveloped the room, and the air grew thick with a charged, sensual energy. Ragged breaths intertwined. Through a gap in the