He scowled and took a few steps forward, trying to pull Zoey towards him.
But Zoey recoiled, avoiding his grasp with a frown creasing her brow. She truly couldn't figure out Fitch anymore. With his wealth and good looks, why was he picking a fight with her?
Fitch's expression darkened even more at her evasion. He slowly retracted his empty hand, chuckling lightly.
Sensing the challenge, Henry, as a fellow man, couldn't help but get heated. "Zoey, did he hurt you?"
Just as Zoey was about to shake her head, Henry grabbed her wrist to inspect it. Upon seeing the red mark where she had been grabbed, his tone instantly turned icy. "Did he abuse you?"
Zoey didn't want to escalate the situation and quickly shook her head. "No, Henry, we..."
But before she could finish, Fitch's brooding voice cut in. "Enough."
He raised his hand and forcefully pulled Zoey towards him. Henry was surprised by his brutality and swung a punch towards Fitch's face. Fitch's head jerked to the side, and he instinctively kicked Henry.
No one in Greenfield, or anywhere for that matter, dared to treat him like this.
The power disparity between grown men can be substantial. Fitch, having been through rigorous military training, was skilled in combat. Henry, on the other hand, always played by the rules and was no match for him.
The kick was harsh, and Henry spat out blood.
Zoey, petrified, saw the bodyguards moving to handle Henry and pushed Fitch away in panic. "Have you lost your mind? You can't just start hitting people!"
As the bodyguards were about to intervene, Zoey tried to make them stop, but Fitch's hands wrapped tightly around her waist from behind.
Oh, how wonderful. Fitch felt himself losing his grip on rationality, especially against her piercing, unwavering gaze. The blood seemed to flow even faster from his chest.
He thought bitterly, might as well bleed out, see if she'll regret it at all. As his sanity teetered on the edge, his lips pressed tightly together. "Let him go. You stay."
Zoey, worried Fitch would change his mind, quickly helped Henry up. "Henry, you should go. Don't you have a flight tomorrow? Don't waste your time here; I'm fine."
Henry looked down, finding courage from some unknown place. "I don't want to leave the country anymore."
Zoey gasped, secretly wishing for a man to make such a change for her, but she knew their relationship hadn't reached such depths. If she were to alter Henry's future because of her, and if they didn't last, it would be beyond awkward.
"Zoey, I'm serious. I don't want to go abroad anymore. There's plenty to appreciate right here at home."
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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....
When will get update?...
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....
Is everything alright with writer?...
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?...
Is author playing with our emotions?...