Chapter 26 Hope Springs Eternal
Kelly’s POV
Pierce’s painful betrayal drove me to rage. I threw my phone on the floor and rushed to the kitchen. I saw Klay sitting on the chair while a maid was serving the food for breakfast. I ignored them and went to search the cupboard.
I need to numb myself. It’s so painful I couldn’t endure it. I need to at least forget what I saw by drawing my attention to something.
I found alcohol. I quickly opened it but Klay suddenly snatched the bottle from me and replaced it with a glass of milk.
I looked at him angrily. “Give that back!”
He clenched his jaws. “No.”
“Give that back, Klay!”
“Are you trying to kill the baby inside you?”
That made me still. I stared at him as I started sobbing. My heart is aching so much. I waited for him to visit me in the hospital. I’ve been thinking about contacting him, worried that he’s worrying about me but everything I thought was wrong.
He’s not even worried about me. He’s sleeping with his woman
“Kelly…”
while I’ve been thinking about him. He changed. So much.
I burst into tears and almost fell on my knees. Luckily Klay caught me by the waist and supported my weight. He wrapped his arms around me while I cried in his chest helplessly. I couldn’t stop the tears. I couldn’t suppress my sobs. My heart feels so heavy and I don’t know what to do to ease the pain.
I balled my trembling fists and punched Klay’s chest. He didn’t move an inch even after I continued punching him. He just stood in front of me, accepting my punches as if he wanted me to release all of my pain and frustrations.
It wasn’t long enough until I was tired of throwing punches. I just rested my exhausted body against his chest and he silently supported my weight, holding me by my waist.
“Let me handle everything, Kelly. I promise I won’t let anyone hurt you.”
That unbearable pain and betrayal forced me to do something I knew I couldn’t undo. I sent a resignation letter to Pierce’s company and agreed to do things on Klay’s terms. I have already accepted the fate that my relationship with Pierce has reached. I fought hard enough. The battle is over.
For two months I’ve been traveling around Europe with Klay. He’s taking care of my father’s businesses while I’m spending my time on different things to keep my mind busy. I don’t wanna think about Pierce and our past anymore. I want to live my life without him by my side. Although I know our baby will be a live reminder of him.
“You still wanna go shopping tomorrow before we leave?”
I looked at Klay and glanced at the paper bags that his men were carrying Klay has been by my side. He promised not to leave me and for two months, he never abandoned me in any way. He even took care of the people who tried to harm me before and he’s still protecting me now. His men are always around and even when it’s sometimes annoying, I feel safe
I smiled at him. “No, I’m good
We’ve been staying in Europe since last week because of his business trip. He brought me with him and instead of letting myself rot in the villa, I went abroad with him
“Your father wants to see you once we come back.”
I paused because of what he said. I haven’t forgiven my father for betraying me and my mom I know he’s having a hard time but I’m not ready to forgive him He cares For two months, he showed me that by always checking on me He never missed a
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Chapter 25 Hope Springs Eterniat
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single day to call Klay and ask about me. I appreciate that.
“I want to open a business, Klay.”
He opened the door of the restaurant where we agreed to eat and he let me enter first. I walked straight to the nearest table and a server immediately assisted me. Klay just silently followed me. He already made a reservation so the server started
serving our food.
“What business?”
I sat on the chair comfortably and looked at him. “I want to open a flower shop.”
He stared into my eyes. “A flower shop?”
I smiled. “Yes.”
His forehead creased. “There’s a position waiting for you in your father’s company. Why would you prefer a flower shop?”
“I want to live a simple life, Klay.”
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“You’re living a simple life already, Kelly,” he paused and pushed the cup of hot tea in front of me after it was served.
Whatever! Just tell me everything you need. I’ll make it work for you.”
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“Thank you, Klay.”
He didn’t say anything. He just sat in front of me and sipped
on his
coffee. I turned my cellphone on but I was shocked when a news article popped up in my notification. It was an article about Pierce and Lexi’s engagement and the public is so excited
about it.
“Kelly.”
“Ah!” I hurt myself when I accidentally spilled the hot tea in my hand.
Klay was quick to pull me towards the sink in the wash area and put my burn under the running water of the faucet. My heart instantly clenched as my mind replayed the article I saw. I was staring at my own hand under the running water when
vision started getting blurry.
my
My lips trembled. I–I’ve moved on! I know I’ve moved on but why does it still hurt? Why do I feel like I’d die just because he’s gonna get engaged with another woman?
“Kelly…”
I immediately pulled my hand from Klay and wiped my tears. “I–I’ll treat this in the comfort room. I’m sure they have a first
aid box there.”
When I entered the comfort room, I pressed my palms on the sink and bowed my head in front of the mirror. My heavy heart couldn’t take it anymore. I burst into tears as I bit my lips hard trying not to sob.
For two months, I was full of hope that I could face Pierce one day without pain but one painful news about him shattered all the courage I’ve worked on. This is pathetic!
