Chapter 277 : Celebration

Thea

John thoughtfully narrows his eyebrows, looking away and I don't know what's going on inside his head. He's not going to give me that chance so easily, that's what I feel. I look back at Tiffany. She's standing there, unconcerned. I hoped she would defend me and try to convince John one last time but she was silent. I can understand that and I don't expect her to do anything for me anymore.

"John, please. Just one last time", I plead again.

His eyes are lifted at me once again as I find him controlling his wrath.

"Why? You didn't bother to look at them when they were around you. I remember how my kids kept wanting their mother's love but you never had time for them", there's pure rage in his voice as he takes a step closer to me.

I have no explanation to give, no reason to say. At this moment, I can only pray for his mercy. I gulp down, lowering my eyes.

"I'm— sorry. And I'm ashamed of everything I had done before. But— I'm already getting all the punishments I deserve. This