He Gave Her Strawberries, Gave Me Hives (Ford and Sylvia) novel Chapter 5

Sylvia pulled her coat tighter, got into her car, and drove aimlessly through the city streets.

Passing a food truck in Queens, she remembered the first time she came here, she’d seen it on a TikTok food review and wanted to

ry it on a whim.

t was already late at night back then, but Ford hadn’t hesitated to throw on a jacket and drive her there.

he had forgotten the taste of that clam chowder they waited over an hour for.

But she remembered how, after eating, they drove up to the lookout point, huddled together, gazing at the stars.

He had said, “Sylvia, I love you so much. I want to share every meal with you, for the rest of my life.”

>riving past the amusement park, she recalled how Ford heard the myth that couples who wish at the top of the Ferris wheel stay

ogether forever, so he excitedly dragged her on it, ride after ride…

‘assing the great lawn in Central Park, she remembered Ford carrying her on his back, stumbling through the grass, their heartbeats

yncing up.

That man who loved her so deeply… where did he go?

Tears blurred her vision until she couldn’t drive another inch.

ylvia pulled over to the curb, unable to hold it back any longer, and broke down sobbing.

A long time later, she wiped her tears and texted her boss: “Mr. Holloway, I accept the transfer to the New York headquarters. I just leed a month to tie up some personal loose ends before I leave.”

The reply came instantly: “No problem. Get everything sorted!”

ylvia put her phone away, restarted the car, and drove home.

The moment she pushed the door open, she heard that familiar, grating laughter.

ylvia frowned and, sure enough, found Ford and Lyla in the living room.

ler arrival popped their bubble of joy instantly.

yla pouted and rolled her eyes before addressing Sylvia. “Hey, Sylvia. My injuries are pretty bad, and Ford was worried I couldn’t ake care of myself, so he insisted I stay here for a while. You don’t mind, do you?”

Sylvia, face pale, looked at Ford, her voice trembling. “You couldn’t even wait, could you?”

Ford stood up, walked over, and leaned in slightly. “Sylvia, you’re the one who beat her up. It’s only right we take responsibility for

ner.”

‘Besides, we’re getting divorced. You don’t exactly have the standing to object, do you?”

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He Gave Her Strawberries, Gave Me Hives. I Gave Them Both A One–Way Ticket To BANKRUPTCY

hapter 5

i smug smile played on his lips.

Unless… you beg me to cancel the divorce filing and apologize to Lyla for hitting her. Then you’d still be Mrs. Holloway, and you’d ave a say in who stays in this house.”

le thought he was being generous, offering her another way out.

ut Sylvia just looked up at him and felt cold–so cold she shivered.

he heard herself say calmly, “Then I won’t intrude.”

his villa was their marital home.

very detail inside had been designed by them together, they had poured their hearts into it.

ut if she didn’t want the man anymore, why would she want the house?

ord paid for it anyway, she didn’t plan to fight for it.

ord’s face turned livid. “Sylvia, you are being impossible. Do you think I’m going to keep begging and coddling you forever?”

ylvia ignored him and walked straight upstairs.

he didn’t have many things that truly mattered.

he planned to leave behind almost everything related to Ford.

n no time, she had packed a single suitcase and walked out of the bedroom.

‘ord stood in the doorway, eyes narrowing as he saw the suitcase. “You’re actually leaving?”

ylvia nodded slightly. “Yep. See you at City Hall in thirty days.”

ord’s face paled a bit. “Sylvia…”

ylvia walked past him with her luggage, heading for the stairs, but Lyla blocked her path.

yla let out a fake, dramatic sigh. “Sylvia, stop making a scene. Ford only brought me here to make you jealous so you’d apologize. Why can’t you just take the hint?”

It’s just an apology. If you won’t do it, fine, I’ll apologize to you. Just stop torturing Ford… even if you don’t care about his feelings, I

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