LittleNovelChapter 0596 Chapter 0596 +25 BONUS Marcus wasn't sure where to sit. Valerie's almond eyes studied him with curiosity, her expression trying to make sense of his strange behavior. She didn't understand what was happening or why.
"For God's sake, Marcus! Just sit down already and explain what all this means!" Valerie snapped, pointing to t the folder of documents.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFinally, Marcus sat down in the chair across from the desk, ending up close to her. He turned to face her, his gaze lingering on those eyes that had always driven him crazy-but now filled him with pain.
"Val... I didn't want things to get to this point, but..." "But what, Marcus? What? Damn it! You're askingfor a divorce!" "Yes, Valerie. And believe me, it's the hardest decision I've ever had to make." Valerie's eyes filled with tears. As Marcus spoke, word by word, the reality of his decision sank in. He wasn't unsure he had already made up his mind.
"Why, Marcus? Why now?" H "My dear Valerie, deep down, we both know the truth. Even if you won't admit it-you don't love me." "Marcus, I... I love you..." "Val... You don't love me. At least not the way someone loves their partner. I know it. I saw it in your eyes, in how you reacted to Peter." "I'm just confused, that's all..." "No, you're not confused," Marcus said, his voice firm as he turned both his and her chairs to face each other directly.
He took her hands in his, speaking with calm control to avoid any stress that might harm the babies. Her hands. were soft but trembling, and Marcus gently pulled her closer.
"Valerie, the love you have foris the kind born of obligation, not choice. You don't lovebecause you metand something aboutdrew you in. I've always known that. What brought us together was Serenity. And look at her now-she's a grown woman, strong and independent. The bond we shared cfrom that little two- year-old girl, nothing more." "That's not true! I love you. After all these years together...
"All these years together mean nothing compared to what you might have dreamed of sharing with Peter. Think about it, Valerie. If nothing had happened to him, you'd be with him now. You'd have built a family together, had children of your own-" Stop it! Don't put words in my mouth that I never said!" "I'm not saying anything that isn't true. When I cinto your life, mine was a complete mess. You put it back together and madehappy. When I finally let myself fall in love with you, I had no one else left to love. It's no secret I was married before and loved my wife and child with all my heart. But I've let them go. You, Valerie-you never let go."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Marcus, it's not like that... Things didn't happen the way you think they did. I love you! And no I wasn't forced into this I've always known you E weren't Peter. You're Marcus, and I love every part of you. I love how you are, love every day we've spent together. It's just that-" +25 BONUS Chapter 0596 "Just that, Valerie? For God's sake, say it. Just that Peter cback, and now the only one who doesn't belong is me. Be honest. You love him, and if you weren't married to me, you would have thrown yourself into his arms long ago.
Valerie opened her mouth to respond but froze. The memory of that kiss in this very office flashed in her mind- the kiss she had stolen from Peter. She remembered the wave of emotions it brought, the feeling of wanting more. That memory overwhelmed her with guilt.
"Valerie, I'm giving you your freedom," Marcus said, piclding up the folder. "It hurts to let you go, but it's what's ve best for both of us. I know it's crazy to do this now, with you pregnant, but believe me, staying together will only hurt us more."
He tapped the folder lightly. "I've written this agreement with everything I've always intended to do.
I don't need luxury or excess money. Most of my properties and shares will go to our children. For you, I'm giving the deeds to this house and the one in Hesperia. As I've always said, this is your home. I'd like to give you the house in Gaeta too, but that place holds too much sentimental value forYou understand-it was the hI shared with Valentina." Valerie's eyes were brimming with tears, ready to spill. She couldn't understand why Marcus was so determined to let her go, why he wouldn't fight for the love they shared Her confusion turned into frustration—a frustration that was about to erupt.
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