Chapter One Hundred and Twenty Six

"Maybe you did… or maybe not," Chloe replied. "I think I did the same with Timothy, and I understand how you feel. But you and Tina are soul mates. You have been married for years. You have been been through so much together, and I believe that if any couple can pull through this, then the both of you can… just like you did before"

"How is that supposed to happen when she won't even let me see her or speak to her? She fucking hates me"

"I don't think she does. As a woman, I understand her perfectly. You screwed up, don't pressure her into forgiving you. That will only make her resent you even more. Give her some space. The truth is that you can't make her forgive you, so what you have to do now is stay away… even if it's for a while and let her decide if she wants you back"

"And if she doesn't?" Evan asked, dreading the reply.

"Then you have to live with it. It's hard, but it's the consequences of your actions. That's life…"

Evan felt dejected and stared at the closed door for