Chapter 18

Justine was pleased with their reaction. Whatever heartache or shock these two had experienced, it could not possibly compare to the weight of pain Aurora had suffered.

She nodded affably at them and started toward the entrance.

Eleanor hurried after her. "Julia! Come back!"

She slipped, but Felix caught her before she could fall and hurt herself.

Justine heard the commotion but pressed on, not sparing them a single glance. She was about to leave the living room when…

Ash stormed in from outside, his expression dark.

Their eyes met. He was on the verge of erupting in rage when he noticed the tear stains and the redness in her eyes.

His chest tightened.

Justine kept walking as if she hadn't noticed him, brushing past him without a glance.

Ash grabbed her shoulder, forcing her to face him. His grip was strong enough to crush bone, but she simply glared at him.

God, he was in that stupid suit and tie again. She was getting so sick of it.

"You're the one who wanted a divorce, Ju