Chapter 123: Love is an Understatement

 

Achilles’ Point of View:

“Do you want a divorce, Achilles?” Her voice rang in my ears, making my head spin round—and I scoffed.

“No! No. What part of ‘I still love you’ screams ‘I want a divorce’ to you?” I said, my breath running out. She opened her eyes and looked at me, her eyes bearing an unreadable expression.

“I just—I thought you were letting me down easy. Saying you still—you still loved me but…”

“No,” I said and pulled her closer again, holding on to her and trying to reassure her. “God, Isabelle. I love you. No buts. No conditions. No complications.”

I could feel her sob against me