Chapter <b>6 </b>
Ivy’s tears make her look like the victim here.[]
I watch that pained expression in Dax’s eyes as he turns to re at me coldly.[]
“Ember, don’t make this any more embarrassing.“]
He’s clearly trying to control himself, his brow furrowed tight.[]
“Go home first. I’ll give you a proper exnation for everything.“]]
Which basically tells me…]]
He’s still choosing Ivy.]]
Even though I saw thising, my heart still feels like it’s being ripped apart.]]
Even caught in bed with another woman, he still thinks I’m the one causing problems.[]
I made things ufortable for his precious Ivy.[]
He says: “You know my patience has limits.“]
“So does mine.” My voice is calmer than it’s ever been.[]
I look at Ivy’s smugly triumphant expression and smile:[]
“Congrattions. You don’t have to sneak around with Dax anymore. You won.“[]
“But don’t get <i>too </i>cocky–you’re just picking up my trash.“[]
All these years, I tried convincing myself.[]
Friends can be close sometimes. Don’t be oversensitive or paranoid.[]
But after countless attempts at tolerance andpromise got me nowhere, I finally figured it out.]
Using friendship as a cover, as a stalling tactic, dropping hints here and there, getting flirty sometimes, using vaguenguage to y in the gray area between love and friendship.[]
That behavior is shady, dishonest, disgraceful, and pathetic from the start.[]
Men’s toxic nature means Dax was also getting <b>off </b>on this twisted thrill of juggling two women.[]
Honestly, I’m almost impressed.[]
He managed to fool the wife in his bed while keeping his side piece on the hook.]
So tell me who does he really love?
<b>Pure </b>Friendstyp<b>? </b>Then WAYS THE <b>FEDY </b>Tu? <b>Enjoy </b>You Cem, soumdates!
<b>83.2N </b>
Doesn’t matter anymore though.]]
I pull out the divorce papers from my purse and p them against Dax’s chest.[]
“We’re getting divorced!“]]
Dax stares at the divorce agreement in disbelief, his face going from red to white.<b>[] </b>
“Divorce? And you want me to walk away with nothing<b>?</b><b>“</b>||]
We’ve fought so many times over the years, but <b>I </b>never mentioned divorce.[]
He’s panicking. He tears the papers to shreds.[]
“I don’t agree. I never wanted to divorce you!“[]
“Ember, think about everything we’ve been through together! You want to throw it all away just like that?“]]
He steps closer, then suddenly notices my phone is livestreaming.[]
The viewer count has hit over 100K]
Comments are flooding with people calling him a cheating scumbag.[]
Some tech–savvy viewers have already doxxed him and Ivy, filling the screen with memes made from their bed photos.[]
“Are you insane? You’re livestreaming this?!“]]
Dax finally snaps, angrily reaching to grab my phone.[]
But Kai, who’s been waiting outside, moves faster—his fist connects with Dax’s face.]
“Back off!“]
Dax doesn’t see iting, his head jerks <i>to </i>the side, blood trickling from his mouth.
I push past Kai’s protective arm and walk up to Dax.<b>] </b>
“Dax, you think we’ve been through so much together? When you were starting yourpany, my parents sold their house without question to support you. A yearter when my mom died, I handled the funeral alone, crying my heart out–where were you<b>?</b><b>” </b>
“I found outter from Ivy’s Instagram that you were covered in cake frosting, celebrating her birthday.“[]
“I lost the mother I loved most, while you were having the time of your life with another woman on her birthday.“[]
Thinking about Mom, I feel like choking on the lump in my throat, almost coughing up
blood.
“Later Dad told me the living have to keep going, so I worked until 3 AM every day, drank with clients until I had stomach ulcers–that’s how we built thispany.“]
I jab my finger into Dax’s chest repeatedly.[]
“So the one who went through hell was ME, and everything should be MINE!“]]
“You deserve to leave with NOTHING!”
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