From Heir's Ex to His Aunt novel Chapter 70

Chapter 70 Calm Resolve and Hidden Storms

“David, the only reason you’re admitting you were wrong is that you can’t stand I left. You think having a wife at home and a string of flings outside is normal. You act like coming home is some kind of gift to me. If I accepted things as they are, even after marriage, I’d have to put up with your nightly escapades.”

“Guys fool around. That’s normal, right? Even your dad-do you really think your stepmom’s the only woman he’s ever had? Alicia, you’re too naive. Why can other women accept it, but you have to be so stubborn?”

He finally spoke his mind. All his talk of regret was empty. He never thought he did anything wrong. For men like him, giving his heart might be enough to count as loyalty.

“You’re not wrong. Everyone has their limits. I can’t ask you to live by mine, so I chose to leave. I respect you, and I hope you’ll respect my choice. Before posting that news, I had already decided not to look back.”

Alicia’s eyes were calm. “David, thank you for three years together. We shared happy times, and I’ll remember them. I hope we can part with dignity, without turning it into a mess. I wish you happiness.”

Her voice was steady, like she was telling someone else’s story.

David grew more anxious. He would have preferred her yelling, venting her anger. She didn’t. People this calm could leave far more easily than anyone else.

She took Austin’s arm and left. David sank to the floor, feeling the weight of loss. Have I really been wrong?

Growing up, every adult around him had women on the side. Even parents who seemed loving in public never fought, yet he’d seen Miguel with other women. No matter how much he played around, it was all casual. He liked young, pretty women. They wanted his money and status. Everyone got what they wanted.

He still cared for Tasha and his kids at home. Even if Tasha discovered things, as long as he didn’t go too far,

she let it slide.

David’s pursuit of Alicia started as a whim. He thought he’d lose interest in three months.

Three years later, he still stayed. He imagined keeping her in Southam forever as his woman for life. He could give her anything except the title of Mrs. Burton.

When he learned her true identity, he felt excitement. He thought she was throwing a tantrum and that he could coax her back.

Aren’t we perfect together? Why shouldn’t we marry?

She is too stubborn.Lifetime devotion between two people? Ridiculous. How many men could really do that? Even Austin’s loyalty to her is fleeting. All men are the same. Even he’ll cheat eventually.

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