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“No, thanks.” Winnie didn’t want to talk to Ethan any longer and immediately tried to leave.
But Ethan moved effortlessly, grabbing her hand. His strength was considerable; he only tugged slightly, but Winnie’s momentum carried her forward-and before she could react, her high heels slipped, and she tumbled straight into his arms.
Ethan’s instincts kicked in. Open in his demeanor, he was ready to hold her close.
Winnie’s figure was striking, and he was more than willing to indulge in the moment.
But before he could even touch her arm, Winnie shoved hard under his thigh. Pain contorted Ethan’s face, and he nearly shouted out in frustration. 1
Winnie tumbled awkwardly to the floor beside him but scrambled up instantly.
“Winnie…” Ethan ground his teeth in irritation. “I was trying to help you! What was that about?”
Why was she so violent? He wondered.
Rumor had it she had many men chasing her. Michael had been completely infatuated. Ethan had always guessed that beneath her aloof exterior lay a fiery temperament.
Now, watching her, he wondered: were all the men drawn to her secretly masochistic?
Not him. He certainly wasn’t into that type.
“Winnie!”
At that moment, Charlotte’s voice cut through, snapping Ethan out of his thoughts.
She had just arrived and witnessed the whole chaotic scuffle. Disgust immediately flared inside her.
‘This lecherous man is aroused even in broad daylight?’ Charlotte couldn’t help thinking.
Charlotte reached out to help Winnie to her feet. “Sorry I’m late… hope you weren’t too startled.”
“What do you mean, Charlotte? She fell on her own. I’m the one who got hurt!” Ethan snapped. He had clearly seen Charlotte steal a glance at him while speaking-her eyes full of contempt.
Hearing this, Charlotte turned and smiled innocently at him. “I didn’t say anything. Don’t be so sensitive.”
Winnie dusted herself off and adjusted her clothes, refusing to linger. “Let’s go.”
“Right.”
Charlotte immediately responded and, without waiting for Ethan, led Winnie away.
Ethan felt a tight knot of frustration in his chest, but quickly found it amusing.
Just now, Charlotte’s tone had carried a hint of sarcasm… could it be jealousy?
He teased her a few times-could she really be captivated by him?
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Trey had been unable to reach Angela by phone. She likely couldn’t accept the divorce and was avoiding the negotiations.
But where else could she go after leaving his family? Back home?
He thought of how Angela had even quarreled with her parents for him, and a twinge of guilt surfaced.
Yet, that guilt couldn’t shake his resolve to divorce.
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