Chapter 75
Belle stood there, her expression a portrait of anguish, as it carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders.
Kyle’s brows kutted tightly
This was clearly a misunderstanding.
Everything he’d said was meant to make it clear that their relationship was firmly in the past!
Belle had somehow twisted his words into something that sounded like he still loved her.
“Wait, that’s not what I—
Kyle barely managed to start before Belle cut him off, her tone bitter yet sorrowful.
“Kyle, you don’t need to explain. I understand better than anyone.”
“These past years, while you were in prison, do you think I was truly free? Every step 1 took was cautious and filled with fear. I may look successful now, but in peality. I’ve been walking on thin icel”
“you have no idea how many smiles I’ve had to fake, how many kind words I’ve been forced to say. It’s been so hard, Kyle. One misstep, and I would’ve fallen into the abyss. Do you even understand that?”
The more Belle spoke, the more Kyle felt like he was watching a performance.
This wasn’t the Belle be used to low, she was never this melodramatic.
Others might not see through her, but Kyle did.
Her so–called struggles couldn’t possibly have been as difficult as she’d claimed.
He knew exactly how many people had supported her, helped her, and even pushed her forward.
It was that very smooth journey that had turned her into someone so self–important and arrogant.
Kyle narrowed his eyes slightly-
‘Let me guess—your entrepreneurial path has been pretty smooth, hasn’t it?”
The question caught Belle off guard, and for a moment, she faltered. But she quickly shook her head, her voice firm. “Kyle, you’ve been in prison for six years. The world outside has changed so much. You just wouldn’t understand.
fine 1 don’t understand. But tell me, what does any of this have to do with our divorce?”
Belle’s expression stiffened as Kyle continued, his tone growing sharper.
“Let Me Mulke a wild pur–you didn’t want the stigma of being married to an ex–convict. Maybe you were worried it’d tamish your reputation. Or perhaps…” He lawned in slightly. ‘.. You didn’t want your ‘special someone to find out you had a husband like me.
“Well, you’re always telling me to be honest with myself. How about you be honest and admit I’m right?
words didn’t hurt anymore, instead, they filled him with a sense of cold detachment.
After years of love, he’d gone to prison for her.
had done everything he could to help her.
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haven fær kindest of souls would feel bitter.
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“Let que be clear, Belle. The only reason I’m standing here and listening to you is out of respect. Nothing more.”
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ralsund who was rigiat or wrong. I just want to tell you forget everything. I regretted it the moment you signed those slivoice papers.”
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Kyle stared at her, momentarily at a loss for words. Thrule
“Aren’t you supposed to be a powerful CEO? Yet you’re crying in the middle of the street. Aren’t you worried about making tomorrow’s headlines?”
Once, he had loved Belle with all his heart. But that didn’t make him a fool.
He could now see through her act.
If she wanted to put on a show, fine. He’d play along
Kyle shook his head lightly.
“Alright, tell me. What do you want now?”
The moment Belle saw Kyle’s attitude soften, her eyes lit up. S
. She knew her tears had worked.
Without missing a beat, she clenched her fists and playfully pounded on Kyle’s chest, her tone suddenly coquettish
