Denise is bleeding

[ Denise's POV ]

When Mavis dragged Ava out of the meeting room, I knew he wanted to talk some sense into her, but I ended up running out of Mavis's company because I was so embarrassed. I knew I am not a mistress, but since I am the second woman in Mavis's life, it made it kind of true, and the way Mavis's staff looked at me added to my embarrassment. I'd have defended myself when Ava was talking, but no matter how I tried to say something, no words formed out of my mouth.

I intentionally switch off my phone and took off the necklace when I was running out of Mavis's company. I am not mad at my husband, I just want to be alone. I knew since I didn't lock myself inside the room, he was going to find me, using the tracker, and that's why I took it off.

I kept running until I find myself walking down the street with a sullen face. I'd have gone to my mom, but I don't want her to see me like this. Mavis's family isn't aware that Ava is alive.

I got tired of walking, and I decided to res