April Fools “Surprise” Husband Divorcing Me For His “Pure” Girl novel Chapter 40

hapter 8

eese. I only cheated once Just forgive me this one time. We can go back to how we were.”

ou put up with it for seven years-what’s the big deal now?”

tared at him. Couldn’t believe he had the nerve.

When you were moaning Sloane’s name in bed, did you think about whether I’d forgive you?”

Then you were screwing her for fun, did you think about me?”

When you were playing house with her pregnant ass, did you care?”

nd you said no one else would want me? Are you serious?”

aused Laughed bitterly.

ve got money. I’ve got looks. Plenty of guys would line up. Don’t flatter yourself.”

bu used up every last bit of patience I had. I’m not even asking you to sign papers anymore, See you in court.”

en I walked away. Didn’t look back. Didn’t care about Cade screaming behind me.

gretting something after you lose it? That’s just pathetic.

5 never giving him another chance to hurt me.

best friend, Maya Cross, was waiting outside.

e saw me coming and took Lily from my arins.

fanna get out of here? Go somewhere?”

miled and nodded.

e’s known me for thirty years. She gets it.

didn’t say another word. Just headed straight to the airport.

it when we got there, Maya asked the question.

Where to?

stared at the departures board. Thought for a long time and walked up to the counter.

wo tickets to Sedona, ArizonaTM

aya blinked, Didn’t argue, just hugged me.

lane tore into the sky. I leaned back and closed my eyes.

Then Cade and I first got married, I asked him if there was anywhere he’d always dreamed of going

le said Sedona. Sald if two people are really in love, they have to go there and make a wish together.

Ive years later-we still never went.

arly on, he still loved me. But I didn’t have time.

Chapter S

Back then, all 1 cared about was making money. Giving him a better life.

By the time I’d made enough money, his heart wasn’t mine anymore.

After we landed. Maya went to grab supplies. I took Lily to Cathedral Rock.

stared at the red rocks. My racing heart finally slowed down.

‘d been carrying too much for too long. Time to let it go.

uddenly-“AHHHH!”

opened my eyes. Lily had slipped into the creek.

didn’t think. Just jumped in. Water wasn’t deep-got her out fast.

When we climbed back onto the rocks, someone handed me a towel.

Here. It’s new. Never used it.”

guy. Clearly a backpacker. Cute smile. Dimples.

took the towel. Felt awkward.

e laughed, zipped up his pack, started walking.

Hey! Your towel-I didn’t pay you back! Gimme your number so I can Venmo you later!”

or some reason, my heart jumped. Didn’t want him to leave.

e stopped for half a second. Then kept walking and threw his arm up in a wave.

t’s just a towel. If we’re meant to meet again, we will!”

stood there. Frozen.

hat night, having drinks with Maya, I couldn’t stop thinking about him.

le dinked her glass against mine, Grinned.

Vhat, miss him already? Drink up. No dodging.”

smiled. Downed my drink.

‘eah. I miss a guy. Too bad it’s probably nothing.”

‘e stayed in Sedona for a month, Cade texted and called nonstop. Dozens of messages. Ten calls a day.

egging me to forgive him. Wanting to fix things.

ut my heart stayed cold. Blocked him without a second thought.

on enough, it was time for the court date. Maya and I flew back to Phoenix.

nudged her. “This lawyer you found me-he any good?”

laya was half asleep. Mumbled, “Top ten in the country. And hot as hell.”

or some reason, my brain went straight to that guy from Sedona.

That if it’s him?