Chapter 182

That explained why Elias was coaxing Jeanette so softly, with such an affectionate look in his eyes. He had never treated anyone with such meticulous care before.

“I see, so you lied to her, you despicable thing! Elias, you’re only lying to yourself!”

“So what if I am? How is that any of your business?”

Mimi smirked. ‘Yes, how is this any of my business? It’s been over between us long ago. I’m the only one holding on to the past here! But how could he do this!?’

“Do you have any idea what I’ve been through over the past six months? I thought Jeanette was dead, and I thought it was my fault that she’s dead. I couldn’t sleep at all. I've been repenting endlessly. I felt as if I’ve let you down, so I’ve always wanted to make it up to you, like a madwoman…”

She took a few steps closer and grabbed him by the collar.

“But now, you’re telling me that it was all fake. You’re the one who lied to me and everyone else? Elias Burnham, you b*stard!”

She raised her hand and threw a slap again