Chapter 11

"I used to think that was great," I continued, "You handled everything for me, so all I had to do was focus on living my life."I raised my head to look at Bianca."But the day that lock wouldn't open, I realized something terrifying. The second you're not around, I don't even know where I stand."Bianca's throat worked as she swallowed hard. "It was my...""It wasn't your fault," I cut in."It's not wrong that you treated me well. I was the one who handed over too much of myself."I zipped my suitcase shut."So now, I want to take it back."Bianca searched my face for a long time."Does that include our marriage?"My hands froze on the handle.That was probably the first time since she returned that she had asked me something so direct.I didn't answer right away."That agreement doesn't count," she said softly, "If you genuinely want a divorce, we can sit down and negotiate properly."We'll divide the joint property according to the law, and you won't lose out on a sing

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Chapter 12

In the past, as long as I opened my mouth, Bianca would have had all the relevant files delivered to my hands within half an hour, even making a neat list of exactly who I needed to contact.I picked up my phone, then set it back down.The next day, I reached out to three former colleagues myself and took them out for dinner. The problem was solved all the same.Not as fast as it would have been with Bianca's help. However, it wasn't nearly as hard as I had imagined either.After that, the thought of reaching out to Bianca crossed my mind less and less.It wasn't that I didn't need her.It was just that I finally remembered I used to solve my own problems, too.When the deal for the Westside Project was officially closed, Gavin gave me a call."Sir, they ended up giving us a two percent concession at the end," he said.I let out a soft laugh. "Don't call me Sir anymore.""Habit of a lifetime." Gavin chuckled. "Miss Bennett said that since you did the initial risk assessment f

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Chapter 13

"I used to think that loving someone meant giving them the absolute best of everything," Bianca said."Handling all their problems, shielding them from trouble, paving their path smoothly for them."It took me until now to realize that some things can't be done for someone else."I remained silent."Elliot.""Yeah?""In the future, if you want my help, just tell me. If you don't say anything, I won't make decisions for you anymore."I stared out the window at the streetlights sweeping past us into the distance."Hold yourself to what you said today.""I will."…Six months later, Vivian asked me out for dinner.Halfway through the meal, she slid a set of keys across the table toward me."Bianca wanted me to give these to you."I glanced down at them. "What are they?""For the villa.""Why didn't she give them to me herself?"Vivian scoffed softly. "She said if she gave them to you, you wouldn't take them."I couldn't help but laugh.She was right.Vivian continued,

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