Chapter 735

Chapter 80 : The Truth in the Picture

I kept staring at the picture, too numb to form a clear thought.

In the picture, three people stood shoulder to shoulder. Soren was on the far left, and all the way to the right was a man, slightly older than Soren, but they looked very much alike.

Between the two handsome men was a woman—a stunning beauty. She had reddish, wavy hair and a sweet, tender smile. There was something in her posture that showed how soft and gentle she was.

The other man had his arm around her waist and I could tell the two of them were a couple. Probably married if the engagement ring on her finger was any indication.

I couldn’t stop staring at Soren, though. He was young, and just as handsome and gorgeous as ever, however, he wasn’t smiling into the camera like the other two were. It looked like at the last minute, he shifted his eyes to gaze directly at the woman.

I could never forget that gaze in his eyes.

He loved her. His love was deep, affectionate and intense. It couldn’t even be masked in a picture.

And there was a scarf around Soren’s neck.

Was that the scarf that Madam Scarlett had told me about? My instinct told me that the scarf was a gift from the woman in the picture. It had to be. No wonder he was so upset when he lost it.

I wasn’t surprised that Soren had a romantic past. In fact, I’d suspected it based on some of the things he said about women and not spending a lot of time with them.

My breath caught and my chest felt like someone was standing on it.

I could barely breathe as I stared at the woman in the picture, my eyes darting over to see how Soren was looking at her.

Just a quick glance was enough to see that the woman looked like me… or rather, I resembled her. We had the same wavy reddish brown hair, fair skin tone, and even similar body styles. Looking at her, was like looking at myself.

My cheeks burned suddenly and I slammed the shirts on top of the picture. Humiliated and angry, I slammed the drawer shut. How could he do that to me!?

My heart cracked. I pressed my hands over my chest, trying to hold my heart in place to prevent it from falling out on the floor.

It all made sense now!

else or looking at someone else. It wasn’t me he was looking for, it was the

I was special

rarely spent more than

alone because I was just a substitute for him. I was his chance to live the dream of the

Last night had been amazing, but now,

to the bed, leaning against the bedpost. I thought I’d fall on the floor if I didn’t hold myself

my questions… They were buried in the dresser drawer just inches from his bed and where he slept every night.

was nothing more

and shook my head, trying to shake the tears away. Sniffling slightly, I wrapped my other arm around my waist, trying

My entire

was foolish to think that I was special to him. What reason would a man like Soren

could have any woman he wanted. They threw themselves at him all the time. And they were practically lined

was still hung up

of me was because he had feelings for me. I knew it was a long shot but… I’d fallen into the dream.

no, it had nothing to do with me. It all had to do with that woman. His one,

bowed my head and blinked, a few of my tears slipping down

be a thoughtful gift.

been genuinely surprised but he’d also been really happy. I was starting to think that wasn’t because he

same thing she did. It was just a reminder that I

I was so stupid!

it, I couldn’t stop. My mind started breaking down every single interaction I’d had with Soren and

he didn’t want me. He wanted someone that reminded him of the woman he loved. He wanted to keep me with him so he didn’t

blinked the tears away and

might be broken but I wasn’t going to let Soren treat me like that. I refused to

him what it meant in relation

stayed and Soren confirmed what I

try to evade answering

me what I already knew was true. Then he would just ask me what I would want to do and he’d support me, whatever I decided to do. He’d be respectful… unless I chose to leave. Then he’d follow me,

the chance to

stayed here, I’d be humiliated further, especially knowing that I

My heart ached again.

if I didn’t. I’d known I had strong feelings for a

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255