Chapter 19 Do You Understand ? Unbelievable ! I cursed , rushing out the door like I was responding to a five alarm fire .
I grabbed a cab and headed straight to the Bennell Group .
The streets were practically empty at this hour , and somehow I hit nothing but green lights the entire way as if the universe had conspired to ensure I couldnt escape this situation .
In less than twenty minutes , I arrived at the Bennell Groups underground parking garage , where I spotted Edward waving me over from a distance .
Mr.
Thornton , over here ! he called out .
Coming ! I shouted back , sprinting toward him .
When I got there , I found Elizabeth had locked herself in her car , idly flicking a lighter on and off .
Elizabeth , have you lost your mind ? I banged on the window .
Open the door ! I had zero patience left for her antics .
She looked up at me through bleary , intoxicated eyes and , seemingly satisfied by my arrival , finally put down the lighter and unlocked the doors , Just as I was about to open the door , Edward spoke up from behind me , Mr.
Thornton , since Ms.
Bennett appears to be okay Chapter 19 Do You Understand ? now , Ill be heading out .
Got things to take care of at home .
2/7 Huh ? Oh , yeah , go ahead , I replied absently , still too angry to focus on anything but the situation at hand .
But as I opened the car door and was greeted by Elizabeths satisfied smile , it finally clicked .
What emergency could Edward possibly have in the middle of the night ? Elizabeths next words instantly confirmed they were working together to trick me .
Julian , you finally came to see me , she purred .
Elizabeth , you know its illegal to report a fake emergency , right ? I said flatly .
I cant believe youre being so childish ! Looking at Elizabeths perfect face with its telling flush , I felt no joy , just irritation and disappointment .
Without hesitation , I turned to leave .
But Elizabeth scrambled out of the car and wrapped her arms tightly around my waist .
Julian , dont go ! she pleaded .

I wasnt lying .
I really am drunk .
Why wont you take care of me ? Her voice was uncharacteristically soft , like a pitiful stray cat looking for affection .
Chapter 19 Do You Understand ? 3/7 I felt nothing for her .
Were getting divorced in two days , I replied coldly .
Your first love and your kid have moved into our house .
Why should I take care of you ? Elizabeth , youre the CEO of an entire company .
Cant we at least keep some dignity here ? My cold words cut deep , nothing like the gentle way I used to speak to her .
But Elizabeth acted like she hadnt heard a word I said .
Were getting divorced the day after tomorrow , which means were still husband and wife right now , she insisted .
Whether its one more day , one more hour , or even just a minute or second .
Were still married ! I dont think theres anything shameful about letting my husband take care of me when Ive had too much to drink .
She paused briefly before adding , As for what happened with Callum and Gideon , if you stay with me tonight , Ill explain everything .
That wont be necessary , I said firmly .
Youre not so drunk that you cant take care of yourself .
Just get a taxi home , or call your first love to pick you up .
With that , I forcefully pulled away from Elizabeths arms and turned to leave .
But Elizabeth wouldnt give up .
She chased after me again , this time shoving her phone in my face .
Chapter 19 Do You Understand ? 4/7 Julian , dont think Im some woman nobody wants , she challenged .
Callums been begging to pick me up , but I turned him down myself .
Dont believe me ? Look .
Her phone screen displayed her chat with Callum , filled with his concerned messages and repeated offers to come get her .
At the end , Elizabeth had shut him down with a single message .

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I was surprised by this result , but when I glanced up and saw Callums special nickname Cal in her contacts , my surprise instantly vanished .
The irony hit me hard .
When my heart was full of nothing but Elizabeth , shed brushed me off and repeatedly trampled my dignity and the heart that loved her .
Now that another man who cared about her had moved into our home , she was back to her old tricks , trying to rope me in again ? What the hell was her problem ? Whatevers going on between you two has nothing to do with me , I said coldly , walking around her to leave .
Behind me , Elizabeth called out desperately , Julian , Gideon isnt my biological child .
I know you saw everything that day at his school .
But I only did that so Gideon wouldnt feel different from his Chapter 19 Do You Understand ? classmates .
So hed know he has parents who love him .
I never actually kissed Callum ! Why cant you just give this child some time to accept you ? 5/7 Her voice echoed throughout the underground parking garage .
My steps suddenly froze .
My eyes filled with complicated emotions .
Was this her explanation to me ? Huh .
Ridiculous .
Since the day we got married , Id suffered so many heartbreaks in silence .
This was the first time shed ever bothered to explain herself .
But an explanation didnt mean I had to forgive her .
Behind me , Elizabeths voice continued , Julian , I really did ignore your feelings this time .
Im sorry .
Can you forgive me ? Lets stop this fighting .
From now on , Ill bring Gideon out so he can get to know you .
Youll be back home before you know it .
She was already fantasizing about our life after I forgave her .
At that moment , I couldnt help but laugh , a bitter , sarcastic laugh .

Suddenly freed from my tangled emotions , I realized Elizabeth Chapter 19 Do You Understand ? hadnt changed at all .
She wasnt genuinely explaining herself or seeking my forgiveness .
This was just like our monthly obligation to have .
sex , merely going through the motions .
She didnt even need to hear my answer , just assuming Id forgive her and save her face .
After all , shed always been the goddess on her pedestal .
But I was done playing that game .
6/7 I turned to face her , meeting her eyes with a calm gaze .
Elizabeth , youre drunk right now , and I dont want to argue with you .
Its pointless .
But Ive made up my mind about the divorce .
Theres no going back .
Before I could finish , Elizabeth cut me off , unable to accept what she was hearing .
Why ? I already apologized ! Because our marriage was a complete mistake from the start , I said .
Its not just about Callum or anything .
I finally see that were wrong for each other .
We just dont work together .
For five years , Ive compromised and put up with far too much .
From now on , I just want to live for myself .
Do you understand ? My words left Elizabeth silent , unable to respond .
Chapter 19 Do You Understand ? I thought her silence meant acceptance , so I turned to leave again .
But this time , she made one final request .
Julian , I understand , she said softly .
Could you give me one last ride home ? For old times sake , after five years of marriage ? Hearing this , I stood quietly for a long m