Lorraine was at a loss for words. After the Gatrell family had fallen from grace, she did consider divorcing Devin. Yet, Devin refused to accept it.Devin had been having an affair, and whenever he returned home in a bad mood, he would physically abuse her. She had been pregnant at one point, but Devin kicked her so hard that she lost the baby."I've been thinking about divorcing him, Quinny. I'm determined to end this marriage," Lorraine stated firmly. She honestly couldn't stand living like this for another day. She had even considered taking her own life and his to put an end to this."Can you trust me on this, Aunt Lorraine? If you do, I'll immediately sort this out.""You're merely a young woman, Quinny. There's no way you can handle him. He's—""All I want to know is, do you really want to divorce him?" Quinn asked. This was the only answer she cared about.As Lorraine gazed into Quinn's determined eyes, she felt a flicker of hope ignite within her."Yes, I definitely want
"Stop looking at her. She's my woman," Xavier said as he stood up. He thought she was supposed to be out with Lisa and Gwendolyn tonight. He didn't expect to run into her here."Your woman? When did you get yourself a girlfriend? How come I didn't know about this?" Zayn asked. He was clearly taken aback."It's none of your business."Upon reaching the entrance, Xavier walked up to Quinn and gently patted her shoulder, saying, "What a coincidence."It was genuinely a coincidence today.Quinn turned around and met Xavier's astonished gaze. She hadn't expected to run into Xavier here as well."Are you meeting up with your friend?""Nope. I'm here to look for someone," Quinn replied nonchalantly."You should just leave me be and have fun with your friend," Quinn added. After all, she wasn't here to have fun today. "Are you in a hurry then?""Not really.""I'll introduce you to a friend of mine, then," Xavier said. Zayn was one of his best friends—the kind he could fully entrus
"It seems like she's about to cause some trouble!" Zayn exclaimed. He owned this bar, which he had opened to win over a woman from Havenport."If she wants to make a scene, let her," Xavier said nonchalantly. "Oh, that's easy for you to say! You don't own the place, so obviously you don't give a damn about it!" Zayn snapped."If anything gets trashed, I'll cover it," Xavier said. All that mattered to him was Quinn's happiness."You're totally whipped for her! I never thought I'd see this side of you, Xavier. I always thought you would remain emotionally distant for the rest of your life!"Xavier ignored him. After all, Zayn was the one who came all the way to Havenport to chase after his love interest.…Meanwhile, Quinn headed directly for Devin, who was intoxicated and disoriented.Upon seeing such an attractive woman approach their table, the others instantly grew excited."Where did you find such a hottie, Devin? She's gorgeous!""Exactly! She might be dressed down, but
"What do you want from me? How did you get your hands on these? Where did you get them? Who gave them to you?" Devin demanded. His voice was rising in panic."It doesn't matter where I got it from, as long as it's genuine. You better show up on time at the courthouse tomorrow, or else…" Quinn trailed off again before turning around and leaving the scene.Devin tried to stop her, but one look from her and he was shaking like a leaf."After the divorce, you better apologize to Lorraine. And don't expect to get anything from the divorce!" Quinn warned. It was outrageous for a domestic abuser like him to have any claim on Lorraine's possessions.Quinn swaggered away, leaving Devin to seethe with rage. Yet, as he clenched his phone tightly, his hand trembled. He was clearly terrified."What's going on, Devin? Are you really going to get a divorce?""You know, it might be a good idea for you to get a divorce. Lorraine has lost everything, after all. And you only married her for her mon
Moreover, Devin was a vindictive man. After suffering such humiliation at the bar, there was no telling how he would take it out on Lorraine."Got it, Mom. You don't have to worry about it," Quinn said before hanging up the phone.Xavier's gaze on her had been so intense, it felt like he was trying to burn a hole through her."Come on! Let's head back to the hotel."Quinn revved up the engine and sped off in the Cullinan. She had always been known for her fast driving.Meanwhile, Zayn watched with a mischievous glint in his eye. It was truly over for Xavier. After all, Xavier, who had always been so restrained, had completely lost control of himself ever since meeting Quinn.Quinn didn't utter a single word on the drive back, while Xavier kept his gaze fixed on her.What exactly did he have to do to make Quinn stay with him? Xavier had been mulling over this question for a long time but still couldn't come up with a solution.Before long, Quinn pulled up at the hotel. Xavier
Xavier genuinely wanted to make Quinn—this heartless woman—pay dearly in bed. Yet, in the end, it was he who had completely succumbed to her.That night, every conceivable spot in the living room bore witness to their activities. Ultimately, Quinn even passed out from their intense lovemaking.Xavier carried Quinn to the bathroom and meticulously washed her. Afterward, he dried her hair and carried her to the bed."What must I do to win your heart, little fox?" Xavier asked as he sat on the floor while leaning against the bed. He had a cigarette in his mouth, and he looked extremely forlorn. He knew that she had been all about physicality and never about feelings from the very beginning. Quinn slept exceptionally well that night. She normally had poor sleep quality, but after every intimate encounter with Xavier, she would sleep very soundly. After all, such activities were truly physically draining.As soon as she woke up, Xavier had already arranged for breakfast to be sent ove
Didn't that indicate that Quinn was physically weaker than Xavier?Xavier honestly had no idea what he had done to upset her. He even tried to placate her, but Quinn wasn't having any of it."I'm leaving now," Quinn said before turning and walking out the door.Xavier followed behind to see her off. Upon reaching the door, he grabbed Quinn's hand."Cut it out, Xavier!"Xavier pulled Quinn into a hug and said, "Alright, alright. I'll be gentler next time. Please don't be upset with me."He realized he had gone overboard last night. He had caused Quinn's voice to turn hoarse from all the shouting.Quinn rolled her eyes at him. She would have been a complete idiot to believe a word he said."I really have to leave now."Xavier handed her a box of throat lozenges and said, "Here, have this. Your voice is completely hoarse.""Whose fault is that, huh?" Quinn retorted angrily. Xavier grinned sheepishly and said, "It's all my fault. I'm the one to blame here."After popping a loz
"I'm really struggling here in Dudore without you, Ms. Quinn. I honestly feel lost without you," Edgar stated solemnly. He had been following Quinn for years, and he had seen his fair share of challenges. Yet, he recognized the stakes of this exam, which required him to exercise extra caution."I'll wrap up the matters in Jipsfort soon and immediately head over to Dudore. You shouldn't worry so much, Edgar. Can you have a little more faith in yourself? You're doing a fantastic job," Quinn stated confidently. She was sure that the people she had personally chosen were completely reliable. "Alright then," Edgar replied.Devin arrived ten minutes later. Quinn had broken his hand yesterday. He was still wearing a cast.He looked at Lorraine with a sinister glint in his eyes and said, "Are you absolutely certain you want to go through with this divorce, Lorraine? I'm giving you one last chance to reconsider."Lorraine was truly disappointed in Devin and felt utterly drained from the r