The End of a Marriage (Colette and Matheo) novel Chapter 236

Chapter 236

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“Now, onto the next.” Graham’s grin spread wider, a dark gleam in his

eyes. He couldn’t wait for this part. Taking Isla shopping. The

thought alone sent a surge of anticipation through him. He was

looking forward to watching her in the changing rooms, to see how

she would react to the array of dresses, how she’d slip in and out of

them, her body lithe and graceful. But there was one thing that

excited him the most–watching her in the dresses that would hug her curves just right, and imagining her in them later at the party.

Isla’s voice cut through his thoughts, sounding uncertain and a little

anxious. “You’re coming with me?”

Graham saw her hesitation, the worry in her eyes. She thought he was going to hover, interfere, perhaps judge her choices. But he wasn’t here to be overbearing. No, he was here for the view, for the thrill of seeing her in dresses that would undoubtedly make her look even

more irresistible.

“Yes,” he said, keeping his tone casual, “Well, you don’t know where

the best shops are, and we need to be quick. The party’s tonight,

remember?” He gave her a reassuring smile, his voice laced with

confidence. “You can pick whatever you like. I don’t know much about

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women’s dresses anyway.”

And that was the truth. He hadn’t a clue what style would look best

on her, but he was already anticipating how she would look in the

dress. The thought alone sent a thrill through him.

Isla nodded, seemingly accepting his excuse, and off they went. But as

they entered the boutique, Graham quickly realized that things

weren’t going as planned. Isla seemed determined to shop on her

own. She disappeared into the fitting rooms, and he was left outside,

helplessly waiting as she tried on dresses one after another. She never

came out for him to give his opinion, to watch her twirl or model the

gowns for him. Instead, she slipped in and out of each outfit behind

the curtain, making her decisions without so much as a glance in his

direction.

He was beyond frustrated. This wasn’t how it was supposed to go.

Graham had imagined all sorts of scenarios in his head–where she

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