I Walked Away And He Lost His Mind (Zephyra and Steven) novel Chapter 444

But when he abandoned me for another woman, it was impossible not to feel some resentment, even if I hated myself most of all.

Horace’s footsteps stopped abruptly.

He suddenly let out a laugh that was more exasperated than amused. "Zephyra, are you trying to provoke me on purpose? Do you really think I'm the kind of pathetic man who would blame a woman for his own failures?"

"You're underestimating my feelings for you. I wouldn't regret dying for you, let alone giving up a little bit of work to protect you. What's that in comparison?"

His sharp tone made my heart tighten. "Horace, that's not what I meant. It's just... It's my fault. I tend to be pessimistic and overthink things. But we're adults now; we have to be responsible for each other's lives! You focus on your work for now. If I run into trouble again and can't handle it, I'll call you to come rescue me, okay?"

"Don't give up your work so easily. You'll make me angry if you do! Once my competition is over, we can meet in Baxo and talk properly."

Horace was silent for a moment. "Then you have to promise to video call me every day before you go to sleep."

I nodded. "Okay!"

Horace, perhaps feeling he'd been too harsh, gently apologized.

I didn't take it to heart. He must have been worried, and Steven had provoked him. It was normal to lose his temper a little. We chatted for a while longer before hanging up.

I changed into my pajamas and tossed and turned in bed, feeling overwhelmed.

My mind raced with thoughts all night, about Steven, and about Horace.

Perhaps it was the impending competition, but I felt exhausted and stressed. I sent a message to Ryan, asking him to help me get a copy of the divorce certificate and check if it was real or fake.

Ryan replied with three question marks: "Can divorce certificates be fake?"

I didn't know, but Steven's gaze made me uneasy. I told Ryan to check and get back to me as soon as possible.

Ryan replied: "I'll have an answer for you tomorrow!"

The next day.

I got a call from the bodyguards and left with my bag. On my way out, I ran into Megan and Carter.

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