Broken Vows and Buried Twins novel Chapter 154

Physically, she was willing to return, but mentally, she was ready to pack up and leave Stellamare Villa at a moment's notice.

But Julian didn't let that bother him right now.

The agreement Hester forced him to sign today might have seemed aggressive, but wasn't it really just her way of giving them both a way out?

Julian refused to believe Hester genuinely wanted to divorce him.

He was convinced she was simply using this drastic measure to force him to prioritize her.

Hester was his wife, the mother of his child. As her husband, he could certainly tolerate a little temper tantrum and a few mind games.

Thinking it through, the inexplicable panic that had gripped his chest completely vanished.

...

Julian personally escorted Hester back to Stellamare Villa.

As soon as they walked in, Lena hurried over. "Mrs. Weston, you're back!"

Hester handed her the suitcase. "Lena, could you take this upstairs for me?"

"Right away!" Lena eagerly grabbed the handle.

Seeing Julian bring Hester home himself, Lena assumed the couple had fully reconciled.

She enthusiastically wheeled the suitcase straight toward the second-floor master suite.

Hester didn't try to stop her. She just calmly changed her shoes at the entryway.

Julian had fully expected Hester to demand separate bedrooms once they arrived, yet she hadn't said a word about it.

This only fueled his certainty that she wasn't serious about the divorce and that the six-month deadline would pass without consequence.

Hester couldn't care less what Julian was thinking.

Having swapped her shoes, she turned back to him. "I'm a bit tired. I'm going upstairs to rest."

Watching her walk toward the stairs, Julian said, "I'm heading to the office. I'll be back for dinner."

Without breaking her stride, Hester replied coolly, "I'll tell Lena to make enough for you."

They communicated with civil politeness, treating each other with the utmost respect, yet the distance between them was palpable.

Julian watched her figure ascend the stairs.

Only when she disappeared around the landing did he finally turn and leave the house.

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