Chapter 71 I’m Getting a Divorce
Chapter 71 I’m Getting a Divorce
Finn’s
gaze fell
upon the woman lying quietly on the bed.
Tess still had her eyes shut, as if she were peacefully asleep.
Her pale face looked serene, almost delicate.
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Something tugged at Finn’s heart–an invisible hand pulling gently at his chest. He sat down beside her, trying not to make a sound.
La had noticed her mother ignored her; the little one turned her attention to Finn and giggled at him.
Why? Why did he feel so close to this child, even though she wasn’t his?
As if guided by instinct, Finn slowly reached out and touched La’s cheek. His fingertips brushed over her soft skin.
La didn’t resist. She simply looked up at him with her big, curious eyes, studying him quietly.
“Who’s your father?”
Finn murmured before he could stop himself. The question escaped his lips, and he blinked at himself, letting out a bitter chuckle. What am I doing, talking to a baby?
La gave no answer, of course–just tilted her head and gnawed on her fingers.
Finn couldn’t stop himself from gently tugging her hand. “Would you like to go home with your mom?”
“She wouldn’t, and neither would I.”
The husky voice cut through the stillness.
Tess struggled upright, her eyes wary as she quickly pulled La’s hand back into her arms.
Finn tensed. His face returned to its usual calm,posed state. “You’re awake.”
He nced over, and when his eyes met Tess’s guarded gaze, a strange heaviness settled in his chest.
Tess tapped her head, trying to recall the moments before she passed out.
It started after <i>a </i>waiter bumped into her–then came the dizziness, the heat coursing through her body.
“Was it you who helped me?”
She nced at him uncertainly, her arms tightening around La.
“Yes.”
Finn stood. His tall frame blocked out the overhead light, casting a long, heavy shadow across the room.
The pressure in the air was unmistakable.
Tess looked conflicted.
Silence crept in between them again, thick and ufortable.
“Thank you,” she finally muttered, her voice scratchy.
She turned her face <i>away</i>, visibly awkward.
“No need to force yourself, Finn replied with a cold buff, clearly unimpressed.
“If that’s all, Mr. Lock. I’d like you to leave.
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Chapter 71 I’m Getting a Divorce
Tess lifted her head. Her messy hair half–hid her strained expression, making ber seem distant, almost heartless.
Finn let out a lowugh–dry, humorless. “That’s your thank–you? Use me, them toss me aside?”
“Use you?” Tess frowned, catching the strange tone in his voice.
Finn raised a brow, dragged a chair closer, and dropped into it without invizmkom.
His presence instantly filled the room, shrinking the space around them.
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You were drugged,” he said, propping his elbow up on the armrest, watching her reaction like a cat waiting for a mouse to flinch.
As expected. Tess’s expression shifted, her lips twitched.
“You mean
that kind of drug?” She whispered, barely audible, then snapped her head up. “Then how did you …
She didn’t finish the question.
“Hone else do you think it could’ve been handled?” Finn muttered, pulling at the cor of his shit with visible annoyance.
Only then did Tess notice how loosely his shirt was buttoned. Her mind jumped to conclusions so fast she nearly fainted
Finn caught the horror in her eyes, and something inside him stirred–he couldn’t tell whether it was pity, anger, or just exhaustion.
“I had a private doctor from thepany to check on you,” he said coolly.
That news seemed to visibly calm her. Her whole body rxed.
And than reaction made his eyes narrow dangerously.
Tess. need I remind you? We’re legally married. Even if I had done something, it wouldn’t be out of line.“”
His voice was sharp move, his sharp nce sliced through her face.
“And do I need to remind <b>you</b>?” Tess shot back. “I already had the divorce papers drawn up; the only thing missing is your signature.”
Tess sat upright, her voice sharp and unyielding. There wasn’t a hint of hesitation.
Finn was momentarily stunned. The woman in front of him felt like a stranger.
He pinched the bridge of his nose and looked away. “Tess, if you keep pulling stunts like this, I’m going to run out of patience.
His tone was deliberately low<i>, </i>but Tess had no trouble picking up the threat in his words.
“Oh, you know exactly whether I’m joking or not,” she shot back with a bitterugh, not even flinching at the change in his
expression.
“The divorce papers will be on your desk any day now. Then you’ll know–whether this is some twisted attempt to win you back or just me finally walking away
She lifted her chin. Her face was pale, worn down by exhaustion, <b>and </b>a faint scar marked her neck. But even so, she looked like a proud swan–elegant cold, and fiercely <b>diethunt </b>
Finn’s eyes darkened.
He yanked his hand back with a sharp flick. Don’t even think about it‘
Why did she always carry herself so proud that meet break that pride–bend her until she surrendered.
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