Chapter 16

Seth had thought that after more than a decade of betrayal, Maisie would surely choose to leave. But he had underestimated her endurance.

She had cried, fought, and broken down. Yet, in the end, she always forgave.

This time, though, Seth finally understood. It wasn't that Maisie couldn't let go of Ethan. It was that she couldn't let go of the only lifeline she had clung to all these years.

Ethan had been the one who pulled her out of her darkest moments. She was terrified of drowning in sorrow again, so she held on to him tightly and refused to let go no matter what.

She feared being swept away by the current or dragged under by the waves.

Since that was the case, Seth thought he could become her new lifeline. He could replace Ethan.

Felicia had been an unexpected bonus. When Seth found out Ethan had been involved with her, he knew that the time had come.

He had waited for six months before Maisie finally called. His hand that had held the cigarette had trembled as he had answe