Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband (END) novel Chapter 1758

A gentle pat on his back startled him. He turned around, staring at the person who approached.

Jeremy gave him a look that said 'follow me' and started walking away.

As they stepped beyond the boundaries of the quaint farmhouse, Zavier asked, “What brings you here?”

Jeremy glanced towards the distant cabin, “I couldn’t rest easy knowing Cornelia was headed to such a secluded spot alone, so I followed discreetly. I won’t intrude on her time with friends. I just need to know she’s safe.”

Zavier offered a wry smile, “We used to say you were incapable of love, but it turns out you’re the most loving of us all.”

“Really? Still planning on winning Skyler back?” Jeremy probed.d2

“Using your words, as long as I know she's alive and well, that's enough for me. I can't dare to hope she'd return to live a life with me,” Zavier replied.

“That’s a good realization,” Jeremy approved.

Zavier looked again towards the lit cabin, where the three friends were surely deep in conversation. After a long pause, he asked, “Marc, do you think I still have a chance?”

“In my opinion, loving someone isn’t about possession, but about their happiness. If we can’t provide that happiness, we need the courage to let go and allow them to find it on their own,” Jeremy advised.

“Remember when you thought you wouldn’t last long and pushed Cornelia away? Was she happy without you?” Zavier countered.

“Our situations aren’t the same. Think about it for yourself. But remember, love isn’t about legally binding someone to you, and marriage isn’t a license to hurt,” Jeremy reminded him.

Marriage wasn’t a license to hurt.

Zavier was hit by the realization that, despite being legally wed to Skyler, he had hurt her in ways that were inexcusable over the years. Under the guise of love, he had been cruel, no different from an abuser.

He was seized by a fit of coughing.