She Walked Away With His Twins While He Begged the Ground She Walked On novel Chapter 39

Outside The Aurora Club, on the street corner.

AJ rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly. "Quinn, why did... why did Miles come with you?"

Thinking back to the disastrous scene inside, even he felt a sting of embarrassment.

Quinn's chest felt incredibly heavy, every breath a struggle.

She looked completely drained. "AJ, don't call me anymore. I'm busy."

AJ knew he had screwed up this time. "Quinn, I... I didn't mean for this to happen. How about I go talk to him? I'll explain so he doesn't misunderstand."

"He's not your brother-in-law, AJ. It's a fake marriage. Stay in your lane and stop parading his name around to stroke your ego."

AJ completely disagreed. "Quinn, he came all the way out here with you today. That proves he... he doesn't hate you as much as you think."

Quinn felt an overwhelming wave of exhaustion. She closed her eyes, desperate to shake off the suffocating fatigue.

"Enough, AJ. We're finalizing the divorce next week. After that, I have absolutely nothing to do with him or the York family."

AJ stammered, panicking slightly. "Quinn, you... you can't divorce him! Isn't the contract supposed to last longer? Just drag it out a few more months!"

"I can't drag it out."

And she didn't want to. She knew exactly how disgusted and repulsed Miles was by her; she felt it in her bones every single day.

The second Jade returned from abroad, he demanded an early termination of their contract. He couldn't even stomach waiting three more months.

Quinn had her pride. She wasn't pathetic enough to throw herself at a man who openly despised her.

"Then... what am I supposed to do? I already talked a big game, and those guys are ready to follow my lead! If you guys divorce now..."

Fury ignited in Quinn's eyes as she cut him off.

"Do you honestly think Miles York is your backup plan? Or are you just trying to build some fake empire using his name so Chloe Preston will finally look at you?"

"AJ, take a hard look in the mirror! What exactly does Chloe see in you?"

AJ felt completely attacked by her bluntness. He muttered defensively,

"Don't say it like that, Quinn. Sure, I don't have a fancy degree, but I've got the looks. Once I make it big, Chloe will definitely see me differently."

*When the Yorks kick you to the curb, I'll be the only one you have left to rely on.*

...

Quinn returned to Regency Bay and immediately checked the calendar, crossing off another day. Only four days left.

Realizing Miles would be home later, she decided she owed him a proper apology for the stunt her brother pulled today.

She walked into the kitchen and tied on an apron.

Gail's face lit up with delight. "Ma'am, are you making the stomach-soothing stew for Mr. York again?"

"If he knew how much thought you put into this, he'd definitely appreciate it."

Quinn didn't say a word. She simply offered a faint, empty smile.

This time, the stew meant something entirely different.

In the past... it had been cooked with love. It was filled with the silent devotion of her youth. In high school and college, countless boys had chased her and confessed their feelings, but she had ruthlessly turned every single one down.