Our Anniversary, You Chose Her – I Chose Divorce

Chapter 591: Give Me the Money

The misunderstanding had been cleared up, and she knew he wasn’t responsible, but she was still so guarded around him.

He couldn’t accept it.

So, he always wanted to ask her what, exactly, she was so worried about.

There was no way he would ever hurt her.

Chloe Reed pursed her lips slightly, her long lashes trembling. After a long silence, she finally looked up at him and said, "Preston, too much has happened in my life. Do you know Miles Hawthorne?"

Preston Vance thought for a moment, then nodded. "Yes. I remember you two were friends."

Chloe Reed’s lips curved into a bitter smile. "But he tried to kill me. I nearly died."

At her words, Preston Vance’s pupils constricted. He never, ever would have expected such a secret.

Chloe Reed continued, "So, I can’t bring myself to trust anyone easily now. I only get one life. If something were to happen..."

They both

His tone was tinged with apology as he said, "I’m sorry. I didn’t

After an experience like that, she must be as skittish as a bird that’s been shot at,

shouldn’t have pushed you," Preston Vance said, deeply realizing he had

took a sip of her coffee. "I’m glad you understand, and I’m happy about that. So, Preston, unless it’s necessary,

now, I just want to focus on my training and

every bit of the fear and crisis Vera Holloway

sharp glint flashed in Chloe

Vance nodded. "Okay, I

longer. If anything comes up, you can contact me directly. I’ll do everything I

I understand. Thank you." Chloe Reed looked

really was happy that

and leave, Chloe Reed felt as if a great weight

her, her voice tinged with anxiety. "Chloe, when Mr. Vance saw me, he looked really disappointed. He barely said

won’t take it to heart. Let’s head back

sigh of relief. "That’s