Divorced CEO's Forgotten Wife Strikes Back (Riley and Bryce) novel Chapter 265

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Chapter 265 You Promised Me

Riley gave a self–mocking smile and looked down.

“I’m moving out. The hundred million you gave me? It’s in Wren’s private account. I’ll hand over all the details and send you the interest too.

“As for Wren, you can turn her over to the police. I’ll submit all our transaction records to them as well.”

Her tone was flat, detached–like she was ticking boxes off a list. No fire, no rage. And that scared Sebastian more than anything.

“You don’t have to leave,” he blurted. “I’ll go. Stay here as long

as you want.”

Riley shook her head. “This is your place. I’m the one who should go.”

“Riley, please… don’t.” His voice broke as he begged her. His gut screamed that if she walked out now, she’d cut all ties with him forever.

“I’m leaving,” she said, steady as stone. “And one more thing—” She lifted her head, meeting his eyes. “We’re done.”

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Sebastian’s eves widened in shock. “Done? You mean… break

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up?”

“Yes. Break up.” Riley gave him a bitter smile.

She used to picture growing old with him. After the border trip -find Samuel or not–she’d planned to come back and marry Sebastian.

But now, she realized they could never have that kind of future.

“I won’t accept this!” Sebastian said through gritted teeth. “I know you’re angry because I hid the fact that I saw your brother. I can stay away from you for a while, give you space until you’re not mad anymore.”

“It doesn’t matter if I’m mad or not. I can’t keep dating you.” Riley’s voice was steady. “Dating takes two people, but breaking up only takes one.”

“All because of this one lie?” Sebastian whispered.

“One was enough.” This single betrayal felt like her world had collapsed. “You know what I told you about the love I wanted. I want complete trust between us. You broke it. How am I supposed to trust you now?”

Sebastian rushed forward and pulled her into his arms. “I’ll Lever never hide anything from you again. Just this once. Please forgive me this one time?”

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His embrace used to be her safe place, but now, when he held her like this, all she could see was Samuel being ruthlessly dragged away from the car by Sebastian’s men and thrown aside.

“Sebastian, I know you didn’t have to save my brother. But I still can’t help blaming you for it. Maybe if you’d told me from the beginning that you’d seen him, instead of letting me find out like this… maybe things would be different. But now? How am I supposed to forgive you?”

Riley pushed him away and walked back to the bedroom. She dragged out her suitcase and started throwing her things into

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Sebastian followed her. “If I’d told you from the start, would you have forgiven me then? Would you really not blame me?”

Riley stayed quiet, because honestly, she didn’t know the answer. But she knew one thing for sure. At least she wouldn’t feel this angry right now.

When she heard Wren say those things today, it felt like someone was taking a knife to her. The pain, the betrayal— she’d probably never get over it.

“Please don’t break up with me,” Sebastian said, moving closer. His voice was rough, almost begging.

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“Riley, I love you too much. I care about you too much. That’s why I was scared to tell you. I couldn’t risk it. I couldn’t risk telling you that I saw your brother and didn’t help him. I was terrified you’d walk away. Terrified I’d lose you.”

He loved her so much that losing her terrified him. Riley was too good, too pure, and Samuel meant everything to her. How could he risk telling her the truth?

If he took the chance and lost, she’d leave him instantly. She wouldn’t even give him a chance to win her love.

So Sebastian had kept the secret, praying it would stay buried until she loved him too much to leave. Until he could find Samuel for her. Until he was absolutely sure she wouldn’t walk away. Only then would he tell her everything.

Riley turned her head away, forcing herself not to look at him. Every time she did, her heart broke a little more.

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