admind Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Liz shot her a sideways glance. “You think everyone’s as perverted as you? Turns out he’s actually an old high school classmate.” “Well, that’s even better. You already know each other. Sounds like a good foundation for something more.” Liz shook her head. “Forget it. I’m not in the mood for … Read more
Chapter 17 Liz pressed her lips together for a moment, then looked up at him. “You saved me tonight and walked me back. Are you free tomorrow? I’d like to treat you to a meal.” “I’m actually flying out tomorrow morning, so I won’t be around. But I work in Stanley City now too. How … Read more
Chapter 16 Before Liz could respond, a cold voice rang out from a short distance away. “You guys are pushing fifty, rocking beer bellies and bald spots, and you seriously think she should call you ‘handsome’? Give me a break.” The group of men turned in unison. Not far away, a tall man in white … Read more
Chapter 15 “Go ahead and post it,” Zac said with a faint smile. Xena lowered her head, trying to hide the wave of excitement that surged through her. “Okay… sure.” Zac kept a slight smile on his lips, but his eyes remained ice cold. If Liz wanted to play games, he had no problem showing … Read more
Chapter 14 “I broke up with him.” “Broke up? Am I still half-asleep, or did you actually just say that?” Jane’s voice was filled with disbelief. She clearly didn’t believe it. After all, Zac had been cheating for the past three years, and Liz had always chosen to keep up appearances. She stubbornly believed that … Read more
Chapter 13 There was a long pause on the other end before Zac finally spoke, his voice cold and dismissive. “Liz, you’re the one who said we’d break up in a month. And now you’re calling out of nowhere to say it’s over? Can you stop acting insane for once? I don’t have time for … Read more
Chapter 12 “Liz, you keep saying that, but don’t end up believing your own lies.” To Zac, this so-called ‘one-month deal’ was nothing more than her way of saving face. If he actually believed she meant it, he had to be crazy. Since he clearly didn’t believe her, Liz didn’t see the point in explaining … Read more
Chapter 11 Liz’s unruffled expression totally killed Zac’s mood. He snorted dismissively and headed for the kitchen. In his mind, all this fake understanding was just her way of locking in the marriage. Once they were actually husband and wife, he figured the drama would come out full force. Back in the bedroom, Liz opened … Read more
Chapter 10 After witnessing how deeply Zac loved Xena, Liz could no longer lie to herself. Whatever feelings she had for him had already been worn thin over the years. After everything they had been through, there was barely anything left to hold onto. She no longer had the strength to keep trying. “He will … Read more
Chapter 9 Susan’s chest rose and fell with fury, her eyes brimming with disbelief and disappointment as she stared at Zac. The red mark from her slap still burned on his cheek, but he didn’t even flinch. He met her gaze and said flatly, “You’re right. That’s exactly why I’m glad I didn’t meet her … Read more