Chapter 43

Deep inside, a voice kept screaming, “Luna, it's over. Just leave. End it all here and now.”

But somehow, her legs felt as if they were weighed down with lead, refusing to move even a single step.

“Luna, you know what I’m talking about.”

Felix looked at her, his expression softening as a thought crossed his mind. His eyes took on a pleading tone. “Can you please promise me one thing?”

Luna glanced at him, almost amused. The powerful Felix, begging?

He reached out as if to touch her, then pulled back, letting his hand drop to his side. His voice was low and steady. “Luna, I know I put you through hell, made you serve time. I owe you for that, and I’m paying for it. But when I’m in there, don’t marry anyone else. Don’t let our kids call another man ‘Dad.’ Just wait for me until I come back.”

A sharp pang hit her, like acid rising from her stomach to her throat, bringing tears dangerously close. She felt both anger and bitter amusement.

They weren’t even together anymore. How coul