Kimberly blinked her eyes, and her long eyelashes flickered. She thought for a long time.
"You clearly knew that I was going to meet Benedict that day. Why didn't you tell me earlier? I wasn't trying to hide it from you!"
She bit her lips and her heart was full of remorse.
She had always wondered why he was so angry, and why he looked so strange when he asked her that question. That thought kept bothering her. That was why she wanted to rush to the party that night.
However, unexpectedly... many things happened which hindered her.
"Are you sure you didn't want to hide it from me?" Maddox looked at her mockingly, "What a liar. Do you remember what you said to me before you went out that day? You said that you had an appointment with Vera, didn't you? You said you didn't want to break your promise. You even told Sam that you would arrive at the party on time, but you didn't appear for the whole night!"
"I did appear that night!" Kimberly hurriedly defended herself, "I really went to the party that night. It's just that I arrived there late due to an accident. Moreover, I indeed went to meet Vera that night. Although I did meet Benedict, Vera was there too! I didn't lie to you!"
"Then, why didn't you just tell me?" Kimberly explained in a loud voice, but Maddox's voice was louder.
Kimberly was startled by his fierce voice. After staring at him for a while, she lowered her eyes weakly and replied, "It's my fault. I shouldn't have kept it from you... but... I was afraid that you'd misunderstand me if I told you the truth."
The relationship between Maddox and Benedict was very complicated and sensitive. Therefore, she didn't dare to mention it in front of Maddox.
"What a perfectly- thought of excuse," Maddox sneered and rebuked her.
Kimberly looked up at him and acknowledged, "It's my fault for not handling this situation well. I apologize to you. I..."
However, she could not finish her sentence no matter how hard she tried.
Kimberly felt very wronged and troubled. She took a deep breath and looked at him quietly.
His eyes were still cold and there was no trace of warmth in them. It was as if it was as cold as her heart.
As she faced Maddox who was angry, Kimberly felt that the courage which she had barely mustered up was slowly fading again. She was afraid that if... she failed to speak up again, she would... be even less courageous to speak up in the future.
Thinking of this, Kimberly gritted her teeth and said, "Maddox, we..."
"Let's get a divorce."
Maddox eventually interrupted her. She was left with the feeling of shock.
"The contract has already been given to you. Haven't you always longed for it? Now, as your wish, you may take the contract and leave. In the future, you can be with whoever you want. It has nothing to do with me."
Kimberly's eyes widened and she froze.
"Are you serious? You are not only angry with me, but... you really want to divorce me?"
Maddox smirked, "Do I look like I'm joking?"
Kimberly couldn't say a word, and her throat was choked with sobs. It was as if her heart was being pricked by something.
"Leave now. This place isn't for you anyway. Kimberly, you were married on behalf of your sister, weren't you? Now, you are free to go."
She was being set free.
"This place isn't for you. You can leave now."
These words were like knives, slicing through Kimberly's heart.
He said those words in such a calm tone, but it was extremely difficult for her to accept it.
After Maddox finished his words, he turned around and was about to turn the wheelchair away.
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