The Paper Wife’s Empire novel Chapter 380

Thinking back to what her friend Jennifer had said, he finally understood why a failed marriage had left her so broken, so unable to let go. It was because she had already gambled everything on it.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Lawson. I did deceive you,” Brianna finally admitted, deciding to come clean. “My attempt to start a new business in Havencrest City… it was all for my husband.”

“I know what I did was shameful, but I just wanted to be with the person I love. I wanted to give our child a complete family.”

“I gave him everything,” she said, her voice trembling. “So I… I just can’t accept this.” As she spoke, her eyes reddened, and she covered her face, finally breaking down into sobs of grief and frustration.

And Jotham… the man who had nearly ruined her life. In the end, he had still chosen Ramona.

“‘Can’t accept it’ is a bottomless pit. Your biggest mistake was loving the wrong person and refusing to let go. Is love the only thing that matters to you? What about your dignity? Your principles? Your family and friends?” Brantley couldn't stop himself, his tone growing sharper. He didn’t want to lecture her, but seeing her still so lost in her obsession infuriated him.

“…” Brianna fell silent, her hands gripping her thighs.

Brantley frowned. “Brianna, do you really think that winning back a man who doesn't love you, who only knows how to use you and has twisted you into someone you’re not, is your best option? Is that really your responsibility as a mother?”

Brianna could accept failure, but she couldn’t stand being lectured like this. Her parents didn’t have the right, and neither did Brantley. Still, his words struck a nerve. As Milo’s mother, she couldn’t just give up. Jotham had betrayed her, and she would never forgive him. If love was no longer possible, then hate would have to sustain her.

“Mr. Lawson, I was wrong! I really want to change, to start over! I’m willing to do whatever it takes to make up for my mistakes, and I’ll use all my abilities to repay your kindness… but Ramona won’t let me go… The Covington Group and the Jordon family, they won’t let me go…”

“Please, I’m begging you, help me. I can’t fall now. Milo needs me…”

Tears streamed down her face, a picture of perfect, heartbreaking misery.

Brantley’s heart clenched, and his rational mind began to fray at the edges.