The divorced military queen awakens novel

Chapter 688 It Is Because Of Me 47 +10 Free Coins Quinn's eyes filled with remorse as she looked at her daughter . " All the hardship she's endured -it's because of me ." Even during Quinn's months of unconsciousness , that tiny , fragile body had shielded her as fiercely as any seasoned guard . " You've suffered plenty yourself , " Rowan murmured , pain softening his voice . " By the way , how did your talk with Julius go ? When does he plan to lift the hypnosis ? " " He has no intention of reversing it right now , " Quinn answered . " What ? " Rowan's eyes flew wide .

" You've found him , yet he still refuses ? What exactly is he thinking ? " Gavin , by contrast , showed no surprise at Julius ' decision . After all , he had grown up beside Julius . Judging by the man Julius had been before meeting Quinn , Gavin expected him to resist any emotion that let someone else hold the reins . Much like his father, Joaquin Whitethorn . Since boyhood , Julius had sworn never to become his father . And yet , fate had a wicked sense of humor . The harder you run from a destiny , the faster it pulls you into its shape . " Rowan , this is between Julius and me .

I'll handle it , so don't worry . " Quinn offered a faint smile . " Even if he has forgotten our love , he's still my husband ." Rowan exhaled a long , helpless breath . " All right . I'll go deal with Edmund . In about two hours , give Uncle Everett a call and let him know you're safe ." " Got it ," Quinn said . Because of the time difference , it was still around five in the morning back in Celosia ; better to wait until Everett was up before phoning home . Rowan stepped out of the room , his footsteps soft but determined . Quinn turned to Gavin . " It's been a while .

Thank you for everything these past years . " 1/3 17:01 Fri , Jan 9 Chapter 688 It Is Because Of Me " For what ? " Gavin lifted a brow . +10 Free Coins " For saving Julius ' life , " Quinn said softly . " Had it not been for you , I might never have seen Julius again ." Gavin's heart lurched , surprise flaring in his eyes . " You ... already know ? " he asked , every syllable trembling . Quinn inclined her head , lashes shivering against damp eyes . " Rowan told me . Julius once cut his wrists . You found him , kept him breathing , rushed him to the hospital ." Gavin pursed his lips .

That scene was one he never wished to replay . He drew a slow , steadying breath . " Truth is , Julius never meant to die that night . Back then, he was teetering on madness - reality and nightmare bleeding together until he saw no difference . The blade was instinct . Some part of him believed the pain and blood might guide him back to you . " Tears glazed Quinn's vision . " I know . He wanted to stay alive - alive until I could return . " Had Julius truly been mad back then ? A madman , after all , will rip the seams of reason and do the unthinkable .

After a long silence Quinn murmured , " Were the cuts on his wrist ... deep ? " " Deep . He nearly lost the use of his left hand . " Gavin held her gaze . " Quinn , promise me you won't abandon Julius . " Hypnosis or not , you're the only lifeline he has ." If she let go , Gavin feared , Julius might slip beyond saving . Quinn's reply was certain . " I have never , for even a second , thought of abandoning him ." Even when she spoke of divorce , it was the choice of someone who could no longer awaken his love .

If papers were ever signed , they would free two wounded souls from a hollow marriage , not end their bond . After all they had endured , no one understood Julius ' former devotion better than she did . How could she possibly give up on a man who loved her so fiercely ? Gavin exhaled in relief . " Good . I'll go check on him now . " 2/3 17:01 Fri , Jan 9 Chapter 688 It Is Because Of Me Leaving Quinn behind , Gavin strode straight toward Julius ' suite . 47 +10 Free Coins The door swung open on silent hinges .

Julius stood before the floor - to - ceiling window , shoulders rigid , idly plucking at the crimson hair tie wrapped around his right wrist . Though hypnosis had stolen his memories of Quinn , the hair tie never left him , always circling the spot where a watch might rest . Gavin had once asked why he never removed it . Julius had answered with nothing but vacant silence . Gavin stepped closer . " Now that you've met Quinn , how do you feel ? " " Uneasy , " Julius said , brow knotted , eyes fixed on the scarlet loop . The word stunned Gavin . " Uneasy ? Why ? Is it another headache ?

" " No headache ," Julius replied . " Just ... discomfort . That woman stirs something that rattles my control . Around her , I am not the man I usually am . " In her presence , he felt like a stranger wearing his own skin . He turned abruptly , palms braced against the window ledge . " Gavin , did I really love her more than my own life back then ? " 1 Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.