Ex-wife Returns
Luke’s eyebrows shot up in surprise and confusion.
“Nelly? What are you doing here?” he demanded, his tone sharp.
Claire stood up, sensing the tension. “I’ll leave you two to talk,” she said, exiting the room swiftly.
Nelly straightened up, her eyes hardening as she met Luke’s gaze. “I came here to talk to you, Luke. This won’t take long.”
Luke crossed his arms, leaning back into the couch with an irritated sigh. “Fine, go ahead.”
Nelly took a deep breath, steeling herself. “I’ve tried to pretend like everything is okay, but it’s not. I can’t believe you abandoned me and started chasing after Carina—the same Carina you hated so much, the same Carina you wanted dead.”