Chapter 24
She and Anastasia should’ve been total strangers.[]
If Bastien hadn’t been in the picture, they would never konw each other
How much damage can someone you’ve never met really do? Zero.]
“You realize how completely insane you are?” Ophelia said, her voice calm but her eyes screaming “what the actual fuck!“]
Bastien looked genuinely confused–he’d just publicly humiliated Anastasia and torched her career. Why wasn’t Ophelia accepting him?
Watching his clueless expression. Ophelia felt the last tiny spark she might have had for him fizzle out completely.]
“Ophelia…
She took a deep breath and dropped her gaze, unable to even maintain eye contact.]]
“Quick question, Bastien–in your mind, who actually hurt me? You or Anastasia?“]
The question stopped him dead. She didn’t wait for his non–answer.]]
What exactly did Anastasia ever do to me? We were complete strangers!“]
“Please tell me you don’t seriously think all your bullshit was somehow Anastasia’s fault?”
“Blame her for taking the money and disappearing without telling you the truth.“[]
“But if you were still carrying that torch, you had absolutely no business dragging me into your mess!“]
“Why the hell did you marry me?”
You’re incapable of seeing your own screw–ups–there’s always someone else to blame.Go away now!“]
Ophelia turned to leave, but Bastien grabbed her arm.]
“Ophelia, wait! I know I fucked up. I’m the one who hurt you, not her.“]
Grayson, who’d been watching from the car, immediately jumped out.]
Take your hard off her right now, Moreau.”
At the sound of Grayson’s voice, Bastien spun around, looking like he wanted to punch something
“Who the fuck do you think you are?”
Grayson’s eyes were pure ice. Ophelia glanced between them, then met Bastien’s gaze.]
“I should’ve mentioned–this is my boyfriend.“]
