Chapter 6
Jeff’s voice was hoarse, his eyes bloodshot. He seemed to have finally realized that Helen had left him for good this time.
Jeff stumbled back into his apartment, and the moment he opened the door, he caught a familiar scent.
The sweet aroma of beef stew hit him like a lightning bolt. It was Helen’s signature dish.
His heart jumped, a flash of joy lighting up his eyes.
“Helen? You’re home?”
He practically ran into the kitchen, hope and excitement written all over his face. But the moment he saw who was actually there, he froze as the smile drained from his face.
It wasn’t her.
Larissa, in a silky white nightgown, was calmly stirring a pot on the stove. She turned to him with a sweet smile the second she noticed him..
“Hey, you’re back.”
All of Jeff’s hope evaporated in an instant. His face went cold.
“I thought you left.”
He clearly remembered personally seeing Larissa onto her flight.
“I’m back again,” she said while stepping closer, her delicate fingers brushing his chest.
“I hated being away from you… I wanna be with you. This time, I’m staying for good.”
She lifted her chin, her eyes gleaming with determination. “Let’s get married.”
Jeff looked at her as if she’d just told a bad joke and shoved her away.
“Get married? Who the hell do you think you are?”
Her expression fell. “What do you mean?”
Jeff’s voice was icy. “Listen closely: I’m remarrying Helen. I’ll never marry you.”

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