The moment Steve heard the gunshot, his heart lurched.
Realizing he had flung his coffee mug, hitting Ian, his fingers froze mid-air. He wanted to apologize but was at a loss for words.
Ian slowly withdrew his gun, casting a glance at Patric, then at Steve.
It was then he realized, the only person who truly loved him in the Raymond family was already gone, even aiding Eric until the very end.
His father held a soft spot for Eric too. It just wasn't apparent in the early years.
Ian wasn't disappointed. How could he not see the truth after all these years with the Raymond family?
Wasn't this spectacle of Eric's just to help him see the reality?
Without a word, Ian pocketed his gun and made to leave.
Steve didn't follow but merely sighed deeply.
"You’ve gone so far. He's still your brother, you know."
He said this with his back to Patric.
So he didn't see the malice in Patric's eyes, a malice Ian saw all too clearly.
Patric gave him a smile, slowly mimicking a slit-throat gesture. His intention was clear--he intended to kill Ian upon his return.
Patric wanted to kill not just Eric, but Ian as well.
Originally, his hatred was reserved only for Eric. He despised sharing a body with someone else. But after witnessing Ian's kiss with Maja, that hatred grew also for Ian. He hated them both, wishing they'd both drop dead.
Ian gave him a piercing look before walking out.
When Steve turned back around, Patric had returned to his gentle demeanor.
Upon Steve saw the myriad needle holes in Patric's arm, his eyes welled up.
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The readers' comments on the novel: Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja)
Author, would you story about Ryan settling down and another story on Eric regaining his body and memories back from Patrick, and Eric also settling down as I find it so disheartening for him to have gone through what he went through at the research institute, and I'll like for him to get his "golden boy" life back though, not at the detriment of Ian....
When will the author update to finish Beck's story? What about Dylan and Tyler's love lives? Also, I'll like the author to write on Wilma and Elvis ending up together as she was quite persistent in pursuing him. And Shawn's story, Cornelia Sullivan and Omar Casson. Also, a little write-up on Jeff (Ian's assistant) love life, too. Thanks, author for updating....
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What is wrong that the author has not updated this novel in over a month or is there somewhere else that I can continue reading the novel from chapter 1951 upwards? Do tell, please. Thanks....
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Author, why are there no updates after almost 2 weeks? What's going on with the updates,Author? Do update soon....
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Playing too much with my emotions. It’s been 9 days and no updates. What is going on with Fitch and Zoey?...
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