Chapter 1512
“I’ve been clear, Rosalynn.
In this life, I shall either be a widower or remain your husband.
”
With composure, Rosalynn met his gaze.
“Brian, our marriage is fractured.
What purpose does it serve to keep clinging to something so broken?”
His frustration mounting, Brian studied her face.
“Isn’t it common for married couples to quarrel? Yet you always leap to divorce.
Do you really hold any love for me?”
Rosalynn fought to keep her words at bay, her fingers restless, yet she remained silent.
Brian pressed on, “I admit, the incident with the bogus divorce papers was mishandled on my part.
But have you been entirely open with me? You never mentioned that Eleanor had impersonated you that night.
You haven’t clarified why you and Barlow ended up overnight at the club.
And sending that picture of Brad’s infidelity to my mother without discussing it with me first.
Did I confront you about any of these? Can’t you grant me some fairness, Rosalynn? If I’ve made a mistake, is it not within you to forgive me just this once?”
His brow creased with a flicker of irritation and endurance.
He appeared to hold the belief that he was not at fault.
Maybe he thought she was overreacting for no reason.
In a humble tone, he offered her an explanation.
He suggested she comply and make amends with him.
Rosalynn fixed her gaze upon him and declared, “It’s simply unjust of you to persist in this relationship.
You, a celebrated CEO accustomed to others’ respect and admiration.
If you feel aggrieved, don’t endure it on my sake.
After we divorce, I have no doubt a flock of thoughtful and gentle women will contend for your attention.
”
Brian felt a surge of anger pulsing at his temples.
Exhaustion had worn him thin, pushing him to the brink.
His gaze dropped to her enticing red lips, and he longed to silence her provocative words.
Driven by this desire, Brian yielded to his impulse.
He grasped Rosalynn’s fragile chin, pulling her into a kiss.
Shock flashed across Rosalynn’s face, her eyes expanding in disbelief.
As his breath enveloped her, she flailed in resistance.
Yet Brian pinned her firmly in place, his lean fingers beginning an uninhibited exploration.
Involuntarily, Rosalynn’s resistance softened, a tinge of embarrassment appearing in her eyes.
She was forced to acknowledge that despite their time apart, his caress still stirred her feelings.
He had a knack for seduction.
Nonetheless, her mind rebelled against him.
With closed eyes, Brian savored the sweetness he had missed for days, exhaling a contented sigh.
He kissed her inviting lips and then tender earlobe, lingering on her most sensitive spot.