Desmond watched, transfixed, as Olivia spoke about him. He had managed to stay away from her for several days, against his desires, and only watched the televised court case whilst wishing her the best.
She had played him for a fool with the help of her lawyers. Naturally, he was furious. But he loved her and perhaps, because it was his first time falling in love, he desperately wanted to be with her, regardless of her deceit.
Watching her speak about him with what he understood to be love and pride, convinced him that it was time to return home.
The universe was playing a cruel joke, Desmond thought. He had committed his whole life to getting revenge on Priscilla Gilbert for ruining his life, yet all of that was forgotten the moment he fell in love with Olivia.
Desmond decided it was time to leave the hotel and return to his artistic mansion. When he got home, Olivia was noticeably absent. She was probably still at court. Desmond hurried up to Laurel’s
