Breaking Point of Divorce (Hugh and Bethan) novel Chapter 289

Chapter 289 Promise Me You’ll Never Take It Off

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At 4:30 AM, Hugh slipped into the master bedroom using his spare key.

In the dim light filtering through the curtains, he carefully climbed into bed, wrapping his arms around Bethan through the covers and closing his eyes.

Years ago, he’d struggled with insomnia for months.

After marrying Bethan, she’d tried everything to help him sleep.

What he’d never told her was that it wasn’t the medicine

that cured him-it was her.

Bethan had this subtle fragrance, her natural scent mixed with hints of herbal tea. Whenever Hugh lay beside her, breathing in that familiar smell, he’d drift off without even realizing it.

That’s why, in their three years of marriage, he’d never spent a night away from home.

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He wanted to go back to her. Wanted to hold her close and sleep peacefully until morning.

Hugh’s body unconsciously moved closer to Bethan.

He thought to himself:

Bethan, after the divorce, we’ll start over. I’ll make you willingly come back to me.

Bethy, I don’t want anyone but you.

The next morning, Bethan woke to find Hugh beside her.

He lay there in his pajamas, sleeping deeply, completely out of it. No blanket covered him, and even in sleep, his brow was furrowed. One hand unconsciously gripped her

wrist.

Bethan paused for a moment, then gently freed herself and nudged him awake.

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He sat up on the edge of the mattress and tentatively reached for her hand, pulling her closer.

“I had too much to drink last night,” he said. “Don’t read

into it.”

“The courthouse opens at nine,” Bethan replied. “We should get there early. Go get ready.”

Whether Hugh had been actually drunk or faking it didn’t matter. What mattered was getting that divorce decree today.

Bethan pulled her hand free and headed to the bathroom.

Hugh sat on the bed, staring after her,

At exactly 8 AM, Hugh and Bethan emerged from their respective rooms, fully dressed.

Bethan carried a small white suitcase, wearing an elegant gray outfit. Hugh stood in the study doorway in a black suit, holding a fancy jewelry box, his gaze fixed on the suitcase beside her.

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A sharp pain stabbed through his chest. Hugh gripped the doorframe for support.

“Did you check that you have all your documents?” Bethan asked. “If you’re ready, we can go.”

Hugh looked up.

They stared at each other in silence.

Though Hugh’s face was pale with pain, Bethan acted like she couldn’t see it at all.

Hugh took a deep breath, then walked over and handed

her a bank card.

“This card has half my personal assets in cash,” he said, his voice rough. “It’s yours.”

Bethan took it.

Hugh opened the jewelry box and lifted out a gorgeous diamond necklace.

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so long, but never found the right moment to give it to you. Let me put it on you now.”

He set down the box and moved to fasten the necklace

around her neck.

“I’ll take the card,” Bethan said, stepping back, “but the gift isn’t necessary.”

Hugh froze.

His tone turned stubborn, leaving no room for argument. “You took off the wedding ring-fine. But you’re wearing this necklace.”

Bethan hesitated, then decided not to fight it. Her goal today was divorce. Nothing else mattered.

Hugh moved behind her, carefully fastening the necklace around her neck before smoothing down her long hair.

It was the first time he’d ever put jewelry on her himself.

He stared at the diamonds sparkling against her skin, then took her hand, holding it between both of his.

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“Promise me you’ll never take it off. Promise me.”

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They looked at each other again. Hugh’s composure was cracking, his pain impossible to hide.

Bethan frowned, then nodded. “Fine.”

They were getting divorced anyway. What could one necklace possibly mean?

She couldn’t figure out what Hugh was thinking.

Hugh couldn’t help himself-he stepped forward and pulled her into his arms.

Bethan pushed against him, but Hugh only held tighter.

Burying his face in the curve of her neck, he breathed in her scent.

His voice was muffled, more vulnerable than she’d ever heard it. “Let me hold you. Just for a second.”

Bethan’s struggles gradually stopped.

ig’s arms tightened around her.

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He wished time could stop right here, never moving forward again.

When Bethan couldn’t break free, she said sharply, “Hugh, that’s enough!”

Her impatient words hit him like a slap.

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How many times had he said those exact words to her— that’s enough-with just as much irritation?

So this was what it felt like to be brushed off by someone you cared about. This was how much it hurt.

Hugh slowly let her go, his eyes red-rimmed.

His throat worked as he swallowed hard. “Let’s go,” he managed.

Neither had any appetite for breakfast.

As Hugh carried the suitcase downstairs with Bethan,. they ran into Mason.

Seeing the women’s luggage in Hugh’s hand, Mason asked, “Where are you two going so early?”

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Hugh and Bethan exchanged glances. “I’m going back to my parents’,” Bethan said.

Until that divorce decree was in her hands, anything could happen. She didn’t want to tell Mason about their trip to the courthouse.

Arthur came out of the elevator and walked over.

“Bethy, I know the way. Let me drive you,” he offered.

Bethan hadn’t expected to run into these two while trying to get divorced first thing in the morning.

“No need,” she said. “You guys do your thing. We have some family stuff to discuss with my parents.”

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