After Rebirth I Chose to Opt Out of the Lottery Novel

Chapter 9 Roger's first pot of gold from his startup was thirty - eight thousand dollars , and he immediately moved us to a 40 - square - meter apartment . We hunted for furniture at a second - hand market , turning the rental into a cozy nest just for us in city . Lying on the carpeted living room floor , Roger grabbed my hand and kissed it . " Laura , when I make more money , let's travel across the country , okay ? " " Truth is , I want to take you around the world , but I don't know what that costs . Let's start small : Pennsylvania , New York , Washington , Wyoming ...

anywhere you want , yeah ? " " Okay . " Brian , worried I'd refuse , rushed to reassure me . " Now that you know , I won't hide it - I'm loaded . Every expense for our trip ? Mr. Carter's got it covered ! " When he dropped me off downstairs , Brian was still animatedly mapping it out . " First , we'll- " I spotted Roger smoking in the shadows from afar . He flicked his cigarette and strode toward Brian and me . " Ms. Williams , isn't it improper for a married woman to stroll alone with a man this late ? " Brian stepped between us . " Roger , a filthy mind sees filth everywhere .

I admit I'm into your wife , but she feels nothing for me - we've always kept it clean . Besides , you're the married one cozying up to other women . What right do you have to judge her ? If your spot opens up , pal , I'll leap in faster than light . " In all my years knowing Brian , he'd always been gentle . This sharpness was new . Their standoff felt like 17 - year - old Roger facing his 27 - year - old self through a time rift . Would the younger Roger have defended me like this too ? Roger flashed a triumphant grin , brandishing his wedding ring .

" Too bad - you'll never get that chance . " Then he dragged me away . The moment we entered the building , Roger pinned me against the wall like a madman , his 0.00 % 11:18 Chapter 9 288 Vouchers scorching lips claiming every inch of exposed skin . Only then did I catch the whiskey reek on him . I murmured softly . " Don't drink - your stomach can't handle it . " He growled like a beast in my ear , " Laura ! Why ? Why care if I ate or drank , but not about Anna ? She bombarded you with those photos to provoke you - why aren't you jealous? " " Are you made of wood ? Say something !

" Because I don't love you anymore . "