Breaking Point of Divorce (Hugh and Bethan) novel Chapter 7

Hugh said, “If you’ve calmed down, let’s talk.”

Bethan was utterly heartbroken. She was so weak that she could hardly speak. With her eyes shut, she looked like she was dying.

Hugh hesitated for a moment, then got up and headed to the bathroom to clean up.

He and Bethan had fought plenty of times, but she’d never gone crazy like this before. And she’d never needed him to calm her down. Once her temper cooled, she’d come to him to make up. After all, she was head-over-heels in love with him.

He’d missed their third anniversary. She was so furious that she wouldn’t even accept his apology gift.

Hugh took a shower, put on his pajamas, then went downstairs and got a bowl of soup. He placed it on the nightstand and went to wake Bethan. “Come on, have some soup,” he said.

Bethan rolled over, turning her back to him.

Hugh sat down on the edge of the bed and pulled her against his chest. “Drink your soup like a good girl. I’ll forgive you for faking that whole fainting thing and tattling to my mother.”

Bethan replied in a raspy voice, her face expressionless, “Hugh, if I died, would you still think I was faking it?”

Before the Olsen family went bankrupt, she was indeed a spoiled princess. But in the three years of marriage to Hugh, she’d lost her entitled attitude.

Hugh turned her around to face him. “Looks like you’re still upset,” he said.

Bethan snapped, “I can’t calm down when I see you.”

Hugh let go of her and stood up. “Fine. I’ll stay out here. We’ll talk when you’ve cooled off.”

He walked into the closet to change. A few minutes later, he emerged, fully dressed. He paused at the foot of the bed, standing there in silence for a bit.

Seeing Bethan still miserable, Hugh walked out without looking back, leaving her alone with her anger.

The next morning, Gwen came to see Bethan. Bethan was still in bed.

Gwen felt sorry for her but didn’t dare say much. She helped Bethan get up, joined her for breakfast, and then took her out for a walk.

Her brother was strict with her. If Gwen said the wrong thing, she’d lose her allowance for sure.

The fresh air seemed to lift Bethan’s spirits a bit.

Gwen took her to the family’s mall. “Bethan, have you told my brother about that woman?”

Bethan didn’t want to discuss it. “Gwen, I’m all confused. I need to take a break and sort things out.”

If she told Gwen she wanted a divorce, the news would spread through the Cavill family and reach her parents’ ears. With Miranda still in the hospital, she couldn’t cause drama right now.

Gwen quickly changed the subject. “It’s okay, Bethan. Let’s go shopping. Pick whatever you want. My brother will pay for it.”

Bethan nodded listlessly. She’d lost interest in everything and had no desire to shop.

When they reached the mall entrance, the security guard stopped them. “Sorry, ma’am. The mall’s been reserved for a private event.”

Gwen’s eyes widened. “Who could possibly afford to rent out the Cavill Mall in New York?”

Bethan tried to pull her away. “Forget it. We can go somewhere else.”

She had stepped out just to get some air and had no intention of shopping anyway.

However, Gwen refused to move. “Let’s find out who it is.”

Seeing their expensive outfits, the guard didn’t dare be rude. “Sorry, we’re not allowed to give out that information.”

Gwen gave him a warning look. “This mall belongs to the Cavill family. I’m Gwen Cavill. If you stop me, you’re fired!”

The guards were intimidated, and Gwen dragged Bethan into the mall.

Gwen pulled Bethan toward the elevator. “Let’s go to the third floor to check out the shoes.”

As they stepped off the elevator, they ran into Hugh.

Right at that moment, he was crouched down in front of a woman, helping her put on a pair of shoes.

The woman had her head down, and her long hair fell over half her face, hiding her features.

Hugh was carefully tying Megan’s shoelaces, his hands moving gently.

Bethan felt a sharp pain in her chest, and her already pale face turned white.

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