Three Years Later, He Came Back Begging novel Chapter 177

“Candie, Candie…” Lawrence pulled her in, holding her so tight it was like he was terrified to ever let go. “I’m sorry, Candie. This is all my fault. Every last bit of it.”

Bonnie sobbed in his arms, her cries so raw that it hurt just to hear her. Lawrence was shaking. He only held her tighter, trying to steady his own voice but ending up just breaking down beside her.

Helen rushed in and tore them apart, shoving Lawrence back with all the force she had. He hit the floor hard, and that fresh burn on his cheek and neck stood out angry and red. He looked like he had completely fallen apart.

Helen had never seen him like this. Lawrence had always been that guy—successful, charming, totally put together. For a second, the sight of him on the ground left her frozen, but then frustration gave way to something sharp in her voice. “I’m begging you, Lawrence. Let Bonnie go. You’re married, you have a kid. Why are you still doing this to her? What, did she destroy your whole family in another life or what? Is that why you won’t stop until she’s given you every last piece of herself?”

Lawrence’s words came out slow and rough. “I’m not married,” he said, fighting every syllable.

His whole body was trembling. He pushed himself up, hunched over, shoulders bowed like something heavy was pressing him down. He looked at Bonnie, sleeping lifeless on the couch with Ned hovering nearby, and a wave of hurt nearly drowned him.

“The kid’s not even mine. There’s nothing between me and Hannah. Nothing.”

Bonnie didn’t move. She was out cold, completely unaware.

Helen and Ned were stunned. It took a second for it to even sink in.

Back in college, Ned had met up with Bonnie and Lawrence plenty of times. Even then, he’d thought Lawrence was just—different. The guy could have anyone, but the way he looked at Bonnie was something else. He would have let her crush his pride under her heels if she wanted. If that wasn’t real love, Ned didn’t know what was.

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