My Deceased Wife Wants a Divorce (Hannah) novel Chapter 482

Hannah’s final words hit him like a physical blow. He flinched, swallowed hard, and walked faster, not daring to look back.

He had already experienced what this madwoman was capable of. No matter how bitter or furious he felt, he wasn’t about to make the same mistake twice.

He’d just have to chalk this one up to bad luck. The desire for revenge had evaporated.

Who knew what other trouble he’d stir up if he went after Hannah again? Besides, she must have been defending that other woman, Tess. That’s why she came after him so hard.

If he had known they were a team, he never would have approached Hannah in the first place. None of this would have happened. He’d walked right into a trap.

Just as James stepped out of the building, he saw a man who looked vaguely familiar standing near the entrance, glancing around.

The next second, the man’s gaze locked onto him and he started walking over.

Before James could figure out what was happening, the man raised his hand and a sharp slap echoed as it connected with his face.

Lionel glared at him, his voice a low snarl. “You’re the one who spread those disgusting rumors about my wife, aren't you? You’ve got a lot of nerve!”

The impact jolted James’s memory.

James was already at his breaking point today, and getting slapped was the last straw. As he pulled out his phone to call the police, a thought struck him and he spat out another taunt.

“What, you think hitting me is going to make your wife feel so grateful she’ll call off the divorce? Let me tell you something, she hates your guts. She told me herself she can’t stand you. She wishes you were dead.”

Lionel froze, momentarily stunned by his words. He almost asked if Hannah had really said that, but then he remembered this was the man who had fabricated vile rumors. There wasn't an honest bone in his body. He decided not to ask.

Just as he was about to speak, James, having dialed 911, immediately called Hannah. “You shut up. I don't want to talk to you. I’m calling your wife.”

“Hey, hello? Ms. Green? Your husband was lying in wait for me downstairs. The second he saw me, he slapped me across the face. I’ve already called the police. This is assault and threatening behavior! My issue with you was settled, and now you send your husband to beat me up? Aren't you two taking this too far?”