Chapter 7
When Aria woke up, it was already dark.
She pushed herself out of bed on shaky legs, ready to leave the hospital.
Passing a room, she heard Savannah’s sugary voice inside.
“Dad, Mom, this is Alex, my boyfriend.”
Aria froze mid step.
Through the half open door, she saw Alexander with his arm around Savannah’s waist, speaking softly: “Don’t worry. I won’t let anyone hurt her again.”
Savannah’s mother couldn’t stop smiling. “Oh my goodness, Savannah is so lucky to have a boyfriend like you…”
Standing outside, Aria remembered years ago.
Alexander had held her the same way, seriously telling her parents: “I promise I’ll never hurt Aria.”
The exact same promise, now made to another woman.
Alex, your promises have such a short shelf life.
Aria bit her lip hard, tasting blood before walking away.
Checking the time, she realized she had three days until their accounts would be closed.
Three days, then she and her parents could disappear completely.
No matter how hard Alexander searched, they’d be ghosts.
Back home, she quickly packed what she needed–a few clothes, Security ID, passport…
She didn’t want to take anything else.
The door suddenly pushed open while she was stuffing her passport into her bag.
Alexander stood in the doorway with Savannah crying behind him.
“Daddy’s stable but his poor old bones are killin‘ him…” Savannah whimpered, tears spilling down her cheeks, voice all soft and pitiful
Alexander wiped her tears, his voice gentle. “Don’t cry baby. I’m getting justice for you right now.”
He paused. “How d’you want her to say sorry, huh? I’ll make it happen if it’s fair, sweetie.”
Savannah glanced timidly at Aria, whispering: “I… I want her locked up for a few days.”
Alexander immediately frowned. “Babe, that’s a bit much.”
“I know you still care about her.” Savannah clutched his sleeve, eyes red. “But my dad’s seriously hurt. If we don’t teach her a lesson, she’ll just keep hurting us…”
She bit her lip, her voice getting softer. “Just a few days, so she’ll learn not to do this again… Alex, I know she’s the real love of your life and I’m just your mistress. If you can’t bear to do it, then… maybe we should just end things.”
Alexander was silent for a few seconds, then pulled her into his arms with a sigh. “Don’t ever say that. Whatever you want, it’s yours.”
And that’s how Aria ended up in detention.
Alexander left without even looking at her.
But Savannah, once she was sure he was gone, turned back to Aria with a cold smile. She whispered something to the officer next to her and slipped
07:16
Adios My Playboy Hubby, I’m DONE Being Your Submissive Wife!
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