Chapter 104 DORAS POV 20 0 Fuck ! I shouted , my voice echoing off the hotel room walls .
I paced back and forth like a caged animal , my fists clenched so tightly that my nails nearly dug into my palms .
If there had been anything in my path vases , cushions , lamps I swear I wouldve tossed them all just to get this rage out .
But I wasnt about to rack up damages in a fancy hotel room .
My blood was boiling .
That kind of hot , shaking anger that made it feel like the air around me was thick with heat .
But what made it worse what pushed me over the edge was that I wasnt even crying .
No.
I was laughing .
That kind of strange , hollow laugh you let out when youre so pissed that it loops back around to crazy .
Dora , calm down .
Please .
Just take a seat , Jessica said gently , patting the spot beside her on the chair like she was trying to tame a wild animal .
Dont tell me to calm down ! I snapped , my eyes flashing in her direction .
Not after what I just saw ! Her hands went up in surrender , but she didnt back down .
I get it , okay ? I would be pissed too .
But pacing like this isnt going to fix anything .
You can wear a hole through the floor for all I care , but it wont stop her from laughing with him right now .
That hit me .
It shouldnt have , but it did .
The image of Olivia walking with Adrian like she belonged there , like she hadnt spent years being a two- faced snake , made me want to punch something all over again .
But Jess had a point , even if it stung .
I let out a sharp breath and reluctantly sank down beside her .
My body still felt adrenaline , but I needed to listen .
Okay .
Good , she said , nodding in approval .
Now that youre sitting and not storming around like a hurricane , lets figure out our next step .
We need a plan .
A strategy .

Something that actually keeps that woman out of the picture .
I nodded slowly .
I had been thinking about that too .
Every possible way to remove Olivia from Adrians life cleanly , permanently but nothing ever stuck .
She was like a cockroach .
No matter how many times you tried to kill it , it kept crawling back .
And what pissed me off most was that she knew how to play the victim when needed , the flirt when it served her , and the innocent girl when it was time to reel Adrian back in .
Jessica eyed me carefully .
You told Adrian about what we discussed , right ? My stomach dropped .
Shit .
I rubbed the back of my neck awkwardly , avoiding her gaze .
No … I havent .
What ? she blurted , her expression flashing from surprise to frustration in half a second .
I know , I know .
Its on me , I said quickly before she could go off .
Dora , come on ! Were working with time here .
Every second you keep silent is another second Olivia has to worm her way deeper into his life .
I sighed , the weight of my mistake settling in like a heavy blanket .
I didnt want to tell him when we last spoke .
He looked … stressed .
Like the world was already on his shoulders .
I didnt want to throw more at him .
Jessica stared at me , but her features softened slightly .
I get that , I do .
But still … I know .
Thats why I took the trip .
I thought if I gave him space , some time to breathe , maybe hed sort things out on his own .
And when I came back , Id tell him everything .
Did he text you at all while you were on this trip ? Jessica asked , her voice steady but laced with concern as she picked up her half empty teacup .

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I hesitated , knowing exactly where this was going .
You know how busy he is , I said with a small shrug .
To be honest , I dont expect him to .
Jessica raised a brow , clearly unimpressed with my excuse .
Every man always has time for the lady in his life even if its just a quick message to check in .
Her words hit me like a slap .
A painful , bitter truth that had been gnawing at the back of my mind for weeks now .
Id been so focused on giving Adrian space , believing that patience would pay off , that Id chosen to overlook the glaring signs .
He didnt text .
He didnt call .
And I kept telling myself that it didnt mean anything .
But deep down , I knew better .
Still , I brushed off the sinking feeling in my chest and lifted my chin stubbornly .
I dont care , I said quietly , as if saying it aloud would make it true … Eventually , hes going to fall in love with me again .
I did it before , so I can do it again .
Jessica gave me a long , searching look , then nodded slowly .
Now youre back and youve seen whats going on .
So , what are you going to do about it ? 1/2 Chapter 104 I leaned back in my chair , biting my lower lip in thought .
Its not like I cant still tell him .
I can .
Its not too late .
Im going over there tomorrow , and if the timing feels right , Ill tell him everything .
Good .
She nodded in approval .
Remember , this is your ace card .
Once he knows , this could be the thing that finally drives Olivia away for good .
And maybe just maybe itll keep you beside him permanently .
As she spoke , a slow smile crept across my face .
Hearing those words out loud lit something inside me .

Maybe I hadnt lost yet .
Maybe I still had a fighting chance .
I gave Jessica a small nod and reached for my teacup , savoring the last warm sip .
She yawned , stretching her arms over her head like a cat .
Well , since we dont need to go over anything else tonight , I guess Im going to bed .
I blinked , surprised .
Bed ? Already ? Its only 8 p.m.
She was already halfway to the bed when she replied , I dont know what they added in that tea , but Im wiped out .
Sorry , I dont think I can stay up tonight .
I frowned , mildly annoyed .
Thats not an excuse , Jess .
We drank the same tea , and I dont feel sleepy at all .
She didnt answer .
She was already slipping under the duvet , her body practically melting into the mattress like shed been running a marathon ..
Seriously ? I called out .
We were supposed to stay up late , watch a movie or two , and talk about stupid things .
That was the whole point of inviting you over tonight .
Still , no answer .
Jess ? I asked again , but her steady breathing told me everything I needed to know .
She had knocked out completely .
I sighed , dramatically and defeated , letting my shoulders slump .
So much for my night of fun and distraction .
Instead , I was stuck with my own thoughts , which , honestly , werent exactly the best company these days .
Grabbing my phone off the side table , I stared at the screen for a moment before typing out a message : Hey , Ill be coming over tomorrow .
Just a heads up .
I hit send before I could overthink it .
Then , with nothing else left to do , I tossed the phone aside , pulled the blanket over myself , and lay back on the pillow .
Maybe tomorrow would change everything .
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