LOGINOn the fifth anniversary of Rebecca Perry's marriage to Vance Bradford, his first love returned to the country. That night, she caught him in the bathroom, murmuring Catherine's name as he pleasured himself. That was why, for five years, he had never touched her. "Catherine is back; she's all alone. I'm just helping her as a friend." "I understand." "I promised her I'd accompany her to the island for her birthday. I'm just fulfilling it." "Okay." "This banquet requires a capable companion, and Catherine is more suitable than you." "Okay, go ahead." When she stopped getting angry, stopped shedding tears, and stopped making a fuss, he grew puzzled. "Rebecca, why aren't you angry?" Of course, she wasn't angry anymore—because she was preparing to leave. Weary of this stagnant marriage, she had secretly learned a foreign language, taken the proficiency exam, and applied to study abroad. The day her visa was approved, she presented him with the divorce agreement. Vance froze. "No joke. How are you gonna survive without me?" Rebecca turned away, bought a plane ticket, and flew to the European continent, vanishing without a trace. The next time he saw news of her was in a viral video. Dressed in a flowing red gown, she danced against a foreign sky, igniting the internet with her performance. He gritted his teeth. "Rebecca, no matter where you hide, I will find you and bring you back!"
View MoreThe bourbon was strong and hit fast.As warmth flooded her body, her head grew pleasantly fuzzy. The upside was that the haze dulled her fear.Once the stew was finished, the crew cleaned up and returned to their duties, leaving only Vance and Rebecca on the deck.Vance had never seen her drink anything this potent. Her cheeks were now flushed bright red. "You okay? Not too drunk? Stomach feeling all right?"She had already been seasick and nauseous; drinking probably hadn't helped. Maybe sleep would make it better."Rebecca, stay awake." He started to reach out to pat her cheek, then caught himself. "Open your eyes. Don't fall asleep.""Can you stop bothering me?" she muttered, lifting her heavy eyelids."If you sleep, I'm splashing water on you. Rebecca, wake up, or I'll leave you here alone. Are you not afraid of sea monsters? I'm serious. I'm really leaving now."She cracked her eyes open, saw he was still there, and closed them again.He tried again. "I mean it. Look behi
"Let go!" Vance wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her away from the edge."Can you just leave me alone?" Rebecca yelled, refusing to face him."Are you kidding? After everything we've been through, why try to keep up appearances in front of me?" he said with a frown. "You threw up, so what? I've seen you in every possible state for over ten years. No one in this world knows you better than I do."She had to admit that no matter how many times she insisted they were strangers, he always managed to cross the line.She glared. "You know me better than anyone? How dare you say that?"Because he knew her so well, he also knew where her weaknesses were. And he had used them to wound her deeply and leave her scarred.He paused, then pulled her into his arms. "I'm sorry. Please trust me just for one night. I swear I won't hurt you.""Let me go. I can walk by myself." She knew she couldn't stay clinging to the railing while the ship pitched wildly.Pushing him off, she braced h
"Cold?" Vance asked."I'm fine." Rebecca sneezed again.He looked around them, but there was nothing he could use to warm her. The ship had blankets, but they were the rough ones used by the crew. She would probably mind.He was only wearing a T-shirt and had nothing to offer."Want to go inside the cabin?""No."This was a cargo ship, and the cabins belonged to the crew. She didn't want to take over someone else's space or sleep in a bed that wasn't hers."Wait here," he said, standing up.She figured he was going to find a jacket or blanket, but coldness wasn't the only problem. Seasickness made it worse, nausea churning in her stomach.If the ship rolled any harder, she would vomit. Just then, the wind strengthened, and the entire vessel pitched violently.From the center of the deck, she looked at the pitch-black surroundings. The sea looked like a giant black hole. She imagined a bigger wave flipping the ship and dragging everyone under.She tried to stand and find Vanc
Rebecca felt a heavy knot of frustration twisting in her chest. She was the one who had declared they were now strangers, yet here she was, rescued by him the moment trouble struck."Don't think I saved you on purpose," Vance said, as if he had read her mind.She turned to glare at him, as if saying, "Now your instincts are so sharp? Weren't you so blind and muddle-headed before?""Hugo Ballard called me, and I happened to be able to provide the location," he continued in a calm, detached tone. "It could have been anyone, even a total stranger. The suspects were taken off the ship by the police. Hugo has been away from Soliaridge these past two days, so if I didn't board, who would?"All the vague resentment and bitterness she had been carrying suddenly lodged in her throat."Besides, ultimately, it was me...""Found her?" someone called from the other end of the ship."Yeah!" Vance stood up, knowing it was the police.An officer came up, asking Rebecca numerous questions and t












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