Breaking Point of Divorce (Hugh and Bethan) novel Chapter 33

Chapter 33 Buy This Bracelet For

She hadn’t expected him to be so protective of his family. If that was the case, she’d better start thinking of a way to get on Gwen’s good side.

Megan was smart enough not to ask any questions. Hugh didn’t offer any explanations either.

Once the nanny left, the room fell quiet.

Noticing that Hugh seemed distracted, Megan tested the waters. “Hugh, Mrs. Cavill made a scene with you, and now she’s telling coworkers that I’m your wife. Are you really not going to let me talk to her? Maybe clear things up?”

Hugh’s voice was calm. “There’s no need.”

Megan said softly, “Mrs. Cavill works at this hospital. If she sees you taking care of me, she’ll probably blow up again. Don’t come anymore, Hugh. Just hire a caregiver for me starting tomorrow.”

Hugh didn’t argue.

He replied, “Megan, on behalf of my sister and my wife, I apologize for what happened. I’ll get someone to renovate your apartment. Stay in the hospital for now until it’s sorted.”

think it through—”

“Even an apology is off the table,” Hugh cut in, firm.

As long as the two of them didn’t meet, there wouldn’t be any unnecessary drama.

Bethan was proud—unless she was provoked, she wouldn’t even spare Megan a second glance.

And Megan was a quiet woman. As long as she didn’t go out of her way to approach Bethan, there was no reason she’d get hurt.

Hugh’s voice left no room for argument. Megan finally gave in. “Alright. I’ll listen. From now on, I’ll make sure I don’t appear in front of Mrs. Cavill again.”

By the time Hugh got Megan settled and returned home, it was already past 8 p.m.

The house was pitch-dark. Not a single light was on and there was no sound. It was so quiet. It felt like no one lived there at all.

Dragging his tired body up the stairs, Hugh found the master bedroom door locked from the inside.

He stood in the hallway, staring at it.

Bethan struggled, but Hugh held her tighter.

Her back pressed against his chest, and through the thin fabric of their sleepwear, she could feel his warmth all over her.

Hugh took her hands in his, admiring the bracelet on her wrist.

His voice was low and rough, tinged with sleep. “The night you threatened suicide, I was at the auction. Bought this for you. One of a kind. The only one in the world.”

Bethan turned her head to look at him. So that night, he hadn’t gone to see Megan and her son-he’d gone to buy this bracelet for her.

Their eyes met, so close they could feel each other’s breath. Hugh leaned in and kissed the corner of her mouth. That moment snapped Bethan out of her daze. She immediately pushed him away,

Even so―it didn’t change the fact that he had gotten back together with his old flame. It didn’t erase the reality that Megan had given him a son.

She walked into the bathroom to wash up. Hugh followed.

In front of the double sink, Bethan’s toothbrush was white. Hugh’s was green.