Chapter 39
Courtney returned in her rented a
Lapartment and immediately locked herself in the bathroom.
She wanted to lock the dont, but the bathroom’s lock was broken.
The small for bedroom apartment had the bathroom separated from the bedroom, to Courtney wanted to take a shower but was afraid Hayden
would barge in without
Tuning her lip in besitation for a moment, Contory finally peeked her head out, glancing around. When she saw Hayden in the kitchen, apparently messing with something, she let mit a sigh of relief. She wendged the mop against the dont, then carefully undressed in prepare fur a shower,
I’ve already called the police
Austin’s smuanom does qualifyashiramy, and generally, the second marriage would be deemed
alid. The polier have told him it’s up to him but the dexitim is in patir hands, if your
Hayden stepped out of the
Looking around. Hayden rasally walked toward the bathroom.
throom doen was effortsendy paisdied ige du moj against a seeming nothing more than decoration
Courtney, mandel, inmediorly haipend herself, screaming, “ANT“)
At that meinent, she found that she could actually make a sound. “Get out
She clutched herself rightly, dirowing whatever she could find at Hayden.
Hayden stood frozen for a moment, stunned, before a boule of body wash hit him. He spun around like a wooden doll.
Hayden with his back to Courney, awkwardly spoke What’s all the fuss about
The fuss was enough for her to speak out. Tve seen it all before.”
Hayden trying to maintain his tough exterior, swallowed, feeling his throat tighten. His palms were damp with sweat, but be soll mocked her. “In South Weidan, how many times have I been the one guarding you while you showered
Courtney, enraged, wrapped herself in a towel, her breathing rapid. She opened her mouth, intending to curse Hayden, but no words came out.
Hayden’s heart raced. He lowered his head, trying to
to hide p the induess creeping up his
Courtary had just spoken… It seemed the therapist was right—stress desensitization could be an
worsening dings. –
efective method, though it had its pros and cons,
Hayden needed to push Courtney’s button from time to time, but he had to be careful not to overdo it
“I mean the police called. They said Austin’s situation does qualify as bigamy, but it’s complicated. They’ve given Austin a deadline–be has a werk, to choose, you or Vera Hayden spoke with his back to her, his voice steady: “Of course you also have the right to decate
Hayden was actually very concerned about Courtney’s decision.
He attrutted it—his decision to me the police in the Ingay charge was selfish. The wanted to use this situation to force Austin and Courmey to
He hoped Austin would just leave, return to Vera, with his wife
kida, se mathing would stand in the way of him and Courtney anymore.
For fur jeani, Courtry’s love for Austin had driven Hayden mad with jealousy. Jealousy that was slowly eating him alive
Courtney looked down, hurr
She had the power to decide and she would definitely chan
But everything that belonged to her the would make sure it came back. The demolation money, the old mansion, and their marital home.
ren hien, and dir woullut let them slip away.
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me a towel, her long legs were idender and strangla, thaough, too thin, almost fragile.
When Counpry dada amri hún. Hayden’s jealousy flared up, boiling oven
gout through and through. What does Courtney even love about him he thought..
Hayder, was Turnnis, unsure of what it would take to make Courtney see reason. “Courtney, from the moment he remarried, you should have malized he wasn’t your good mant How long are you going to be stubborn? Why do you keepudegrading yourself like this”
Gourtney lifted her head, her eyes misty with unshed tears.
She hit her lip hard, glaring at Hayden in anger.
going out for a while, you
Hayden noticed his tone had been harsh and turned to leave “I’m going
Just as Hayden was about to walk away, Courtney suddenly reached out and grabbed his wrist.
I can let Vera have the man, but I won’t give up what’s mine.” Courtney signed with her hands. The demolition compensation from my parents for Serene Cove my grandfather’s old mansion, that’s the foundation of the Edwards family. And the house we bought together, my parents paid for it, while Austin’s family contributed one–third”
That part, Courtney was determined to reclaim.
Hayden looked at her and finally smiled.
So it wasn’t about the man–it was about securing her own interests.
“Alright help you” Hayden said, his voice low. He would make sure Austin and Vera would have to spit out what they had swallowed
“The Lewis family isn’t so easy to handle, Courtney signed, warning him not to get involved. If you help me, you’ll be dragged into it.”
“Don’t worry.” Hayden started to reassure her, but his phone rang. It was Warren
Hayden shot a quick, comforting glance at Courtney before stepping aside to take the call
If he didn’t pick up. Warren’s people would probably show up at Courtney’s place.
Hayden wasn’t ready to openly clash with Warren yet, nor did he want to expose Courtney to him so soon
You have half an hour. Come back yourself. Your future wife is waiting for you, Warren’s voice was low and commanding. “If you’re not back in half an hour, Ell come get you myself”
Hayden’s face darkened. Warren wanted him to go see Marilyn.
2:46 PM
