Chapter 658 Not the Best Outcome

"I know what you want to say," he continued calmly before she could speak. "I admit. I am a despicable, shameless man."

He stood at the window and gazed at the horizon in the distance. Even through the phone, he could picture the expression on her face. She must be furious. Knowing she would be pissed wouldn't have stopped him from doing it. He wanted to keep her nearby, even if it necessitated dishonorable means.

Zoey shut her eyes and focused on her breathing. After regaining composure, she asked in the iciest tone, "And the deadline?"

The cold breeze attacked his face like rain that froze his skin. Laurence gripped the railing with one hand, his pupils as dark as black ink. "I don't know." A spiteful hint of sarcasm flashed across his eyes. He added, "You can ask your husband to meet you here."

He spoke as though he had considered every aspect of her migration.

Zoey hadn't been this angry in a long time. She’d had enough. She asked, "Is it true that you still love me?"

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