Chapter 11 No Room for a Third Party in My Marriage
Eric was as sharp–tongued as ever. I almost wanted to give him a thumbs–up.
Jeremiah’s expression grew darker as he hissed through gritted teeth, “Eric, this is between me and my wife. What does it have to do with an outsider like you?”
Then, he grabbed my hand. “Come with me!”
Before I could react, he yanked me out of my seat. But another hand gripped my other arm firmly
before Jeremiah could drag me far.
I was startled and turned to see Eric holding me. There was clear concern in his eyes, and his
expression was cold as he confronted Jeremiah. “If there’s anything you have to say, you can say it here.”
Jeremiah’s eyes were stormy, and his grip on my hand tightened. “This is between us. What does it have to do with you, Eric? Let go!”
Iwas caught between the two men. I could sense their tension escalating rapidly.
We were at a restaurant, and it was lunch hour. Their commotion drew the attention of several onlookers, and I didn’t want to be the center of their attention. Though I appreciated Eric’s concern, there were things I needed to address with Jeremiah. I also had to sever our ties.
I turned to Eric and said, “Please let go, Mr. Flint. He won’t hurt me, and I can ensure my safety.
Plus, there are things we need to discuss.”
Eric’s gaze was deep and unreadable as he stared at me. There seemed to be emotions that couldn’t be deciphered. After a brief silence, he released his grip and reminded me, “Call me if you need anything.”
I smiled. “Got it.”
Jeremiah’s anger flared once he noticed my smile. He dragged me out of the restaurant and
shoved me into his car which was parked by the side of the road.
I calmly settled into the passenger seat and watched him slam the door shut after getting in. Just as I thought he’d drive away, he sat in silence.
That made sense. He couldn’t bear to leave Elsa on her own.
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