Lahat ng Kabanata ng Love in the dark: Kabanata 311 - Kabanata 320

An unequal relationship and unequal feelings. No matter how involved they got with one another, there wouldn’t be a good ending. Zoey’s unrequited, obsessive love for him, which she never revealed, had ended with that slap of his. She didn’t want to continue this fight any longer.“If you need me to continue acting as your wife in front of your parents, I will, up until our contract ends. But I will get that divorce certificate now.”“I don’t have it.” Laurence shoved his hands into his pockets, answering her bluntly. “Sue me.”Zoey didn’t get worked up; instead, she nodded in acknowledgment. “Alright, I understand.”Sometimes, Laurence thought Zoey was recklessly stupid, even though she was smart and obedient for the most part. Going to court wouldn't be easy. It would take time, energy, and effort, and Laurence wasn’t the type to give in when forced. If there was something he didn’t want to do, he wouldn’t do it. But Zoey was right; he wouldn't let her go after the contract ends

Zoey felt like she had been attacked. His words had always stung badly. With just a few words, he had humiliated her. Her face paled.The elevator dinged. As the doors opened, she said, “Thanks for the compliment.”Laurence grabbed her arm, his expression indiscernible.Zoey was already tired. “Let go of me,” she said while averting her eyes.Laurence eyed Zoey’s pale face but he didn’t feel any sense of victory at all. He had hurt her, but he had lost as well.Zoey didn’t have the energy to resist him. She lifted her head, her eyes teary but with tears of anger. “How long are you going to hold onto my arm like that?” she asked.Laurence’s eyes were bloodshot. His throat hurt as though he had swallowed broken glass. He couldn’t stand the weariness in her eyes, as if she hated him. She hadn’t been like that with Damien earlier, however. No, with him, she was animated—a rare display.“You just had to mention those events to prove you’re more innocent than I am. I’ve never slept

Zoey was still disoriented from being woken up so suddenly, so she didn’t understand what Shawn was saying. They were the ones who lied to him, not her. What was the point in running to her and announcing that? Even if Shawn felt he had been wronged, he shouldn’t have knocked on her door. She also wasn’t someone he could pour his heart out to.Zoey didn’t say anything as she hung up and went back to sleep, clutching her pillow.Shawn’s expression was blank as Zoey hung up on him. He remained seated, fingers mindlessly tapping away on the desk. There was a gun on it.The hospital director’s office was locked from the inside. Cold sweat beaded on Dr. Sheppard’s forehead, and his heart hammered deafeningly in his chest. He couldn’t bear the consequences of the conspiracy being unearthed. That case had been faked so realistically that it should have been impossible for anyone to discover the truth. He never thought that Shawn would come knocking on his door so soon. Before Shawn kicked

Zoey had slept for too long. Her head felt heavy as she woke up. She sat in bed for a while, daydreaming. Shawn’s call had felt like a dream. She groped under her pillow for her phone, realizing the call had been real when she checked her call history.Zoey felt nothing. Shawn had been acting weird recently.She got out of bed to prepare a simple dinner for herself. After pouring a glass of milk, she settled in the living room and turned on her computer. Since Laurence wouldn’t let her find a new job in such a short time, she would continue her side gig. She still had to earn money and still had her life to live.Shawn’s sister, Dana, frequently contacted Zoey with new leads. Zoey was grateful for Dana’s good intentions but didn’t want to keep dealing with the Zuckman family. So, she turned Dana’s introductions down. She didn’t want to ask Dana for help either.Zoey’s roommate from her university days, Rose Shelby, currently worked at a famous studio, so her network was far wider t

“You heard everything?” Laurence asked.Zoey nodded. “Yes, everything.”The stairwell they were in was dimly-lit. The scant rays of light illuminated Laurence’s blank face. Zoey couldn’t tell whether he was angry or not. After a long silence, he said through clenched teeth, “You want me to sleep with someone else?”Zoey’s jaw hurt from his grip. She still couldn’t tell—was he angry? But why? She nodded anyway. “If you think that’ll make you happy.”Laurence’s lips pulled up into a smile. “Ah, but I can’t bring myself to cheat.”There didn’t seem to be anything wrong with his words, but they sounded condescending coming from him. Zoey recalled the women who had been entangled in rumors with Laurence. Maybe they had never slept with him. Someone as particular as Laurence would have demanded a health screening from them before he bedded them. She was the only dirty one here. If that was the case, then there was nothing else to discuss.Still, Laurence didn’t intend to let her go