His Wicked Obsession (Archer and Virginia) novel Chapter 107

He stood up, grabbed his coat, and gave Virginia a stiff nod before walking out without a backward glance.

He didn't explicitly say they were a bad match, leaving them with one last shred of dignity.

Virginia slapped the menu down and took a deep breath. "Archer Vanderbilt."

Archer was busy tying a disposable bib around Cynthia's neck. He didn't pause. "Hmm."

"What do you think you're doing?"

"Taking Cindy out to eat."

Virginia glared at him, the anger burning in her chest flaring hotter by the second. Finally, she grabbed her purse and stood up.

"Cindy. We're leaving."

"But Mommy..."

Archer looked up at her, his expression unnervingly calm, his voice entirely devoid of emotion.

"Cindy hasn't eaten yet."

Virginia hesitated, her knuckles turning white around the strap of her purse.

Eventually, she sat back down.

The food tasted like ash in her mouth. She didn't speak another word to Archer for the rest of the meal.

When it was time to leave, she picked Cynthia up. Just as she reached the door, the man's low voice drifted over from behind her.

"That doctor isn't right for you."

Archer stood inside the restaurant, the harsh fluorescent lights casting his tall shadow long across the floor.

She didn't answer, and she didn't stop walking.

Nathan's hasty retreat inevitably reached Madeline's ears.

She didn't ask for the details, but a few days later, she called again.

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