You Looked Down on Me Once, Now You Look Up. novel Chapter 69

The backyard was cloaked in shadows, the only light coming from the distant sweep of car headlights. Everything felt tense, quiet—until Theo’s cold, dangerous glare cut through the darkness.

Outside, a car’s headlights flashed across the yard. Patricia instinctively turned away, squinting at the glare. She barely had time to react before a large hand closed around her throat. Another arm snaked around her waist and yanked her out of her chair. Then came the kiss—hard, angry, suffocating.

Patricia fought back, shoving Theo with everything she had, screaming Marian’s name.

Jackson was out running errands, sent away on purpose. If he’d been here, Theo never would’ve tried this.

Marian heard the shouting and rushed outside, shoving Theo aside. “What the hell’s your problem? Let her go!”

“Stay out of it,” Theo snarled. “This is between me and my wife. Since when does any of this concern you?”

Marian planted herself in front of Patricia, unafraid. “Seriously? You’re divorced. Or did you think the paperwork was a joke?”

Theo’s temper snapped. He shoved Marian out of the way, grabbed Patricia’s arm, and dragged her into the house.

He threw her onto the couch so hard her vision blurred.

“The whole town’s talking, Patricia,” Theo spat, eyes wild. “If you’d never gotten hurt, a guy like me wouldn’t have even stood a chance. But you’re not that Ms. Martin anymore. You’re not worth it.”

“What, so now I’m just supposed to accept this? We were married for two years, and you barely touched me. Now you want to divorce me and still let me walk away with millions? Am I just some idiot to you?”

“Let go of me, Theo! This is assault. I’ll call the cops!”

“Oh, go ahead! Why not tell everyone how you iced me out for two years, how you practically pushed me to cheat?”

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