Chapter 222
⠀⠀⠀ Amanda and 1 both sneezed as a cold breeze hit us when we left the party.
The snow from a few days ago had come and gone quickly, followed by sunny days. Still, it was inevitable that the cold would return soon enough.
Amanda, dressed too lightly, was shivering from the chill.
She asked, “How are you heading back?”
“Iam-
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At that moment, someone emerged from the gym and called out to me, “Taylor.”
We turned toward the voice. Lo and behold, it was Edward, again.
He was such a pain in the ass!
I could already tell he reeked of alcohol as he approached, something that immediately rubbed me the wrong way.
Although I didn’t care about his life anymore, I still felt a deep anger whenever I thought about all the effort I had put into saving him years ago.
“I’ll take you two home,” he declared. “My car’s right at the entrance.
He then turned to Amanda and asked, “Which hotel are you staying at?”
Amanda looked at me for a moment before replying, “It’s okay. We’re about to find somewhere else to have a girls
night.”
I quickly added, “Let’s go, Amanda.”
We walked under the streetlamps, Edward trailing behind us.
“Do you really not feel anything now that we’re back at the academy, Tay? This is the place where our love first blossomed, after all.
“I’ve been to every spot that meant something to us–the library, the little forest, the lake, and-”
“Do you really have no shame?” I interrupted, unable to listen to him any longer.
Amanda seemed confused as well. “Why would you betray Taylor right before your wedding if you can’t let go of her?”
“Because it was a matter of life and death,” Edward replied, his voice lacking any remorse.
“From a spectator’s standpoint, you really should get your head checked, Edward. A psychiatrist, even.”
Amanda wasn’t holding back now.
We kept walking, and Edward suddenly asked, “Do you truly believe no man would ever make a mistake in a relationship, Taylor?
“I admit, I was out of my mind to think our relationship was indestructible, but I’m a changed man now. Are you really going to be so merciless?”
Amanda stopped and was about to give him another piece of her mind, but I grabbed her arm and said, “Ignore him. Let’s go.”
+25 BONUS
Just then, a Rolls Royce pulled up, and a familiar, gentle voice called out, “Get in, Taylor.”
The rear passenger window rolled down, revealing Soren’s handsome face, even more captivating under the streetlights.
I turned around and smiled without even realizing it. “Are you done already? That was quick.”
“Yeap,” Soren replied with a smile.
He glanced at Amanda and said, “It’s pretty cold outside. You and your friend should get
With that, the rear passenger door opened.
inside.”
Amanda’s eyes widened when she recognized the car, and then she looked at me, beaming.
“Ahem, Amanda… Would you like to hitch a ride back to your hotel in my friend’s car?” I asked.
Amanda nodded eagerly. “Thank you, Mr. Kenway.‘
“You’re welcome,” he replied.
in the car.
Soren sat inside, making more room for us in the car.
I was just about to climb in when Edward suddenly rushed forward and grabbed my hand. “Taylor! You can’t leave with him! We haven’t finalized our annulment yet! I’ll sue and appeal if you leave with him now!”
My rage flared, and I swatted his hand away. “Fine! Sue me all you want! I’ll have your sister thrown in jail then. We’ll both end up in a lose–lose situation!!
