Leopold stretched out his muscular arm, pulling her slender waist into his embrace, "Are you suggesting I should be celibate?"
"Cut it out," Aurelia snorted, "God knows how many women you've been with, and how many seeds you've sown. You're far from pure."
She muttered under her breath, but Leopold heard every word clearly.
He was the epitome of a wronged man.
"Can't you show me a little faith?"
"Why should I have faith in an ex-husband who abandoned me? I'm not a fool."
The air between them was thick with resentment that refused to dissipate.
Leopold sighed helplessly. Some topics were like thorns lodged deep in his heart, causing a dull ache whenever touched.
"I never abandoned you."
"That's right, and you just want to marry Megan while keeping a connection with me, your ex-wife. If you could really let me go and cut ties with me, I'd be thankful. That way, I wouldn't have to wrestle with my moral compass, worrying about becoming your friend with benefits."
Her words exploded like a firecracker in his ears, adding to his frustration. In response, he forcefully silenced her with a kiss.
Aurelia was annoyed and landed a punch on his shoulder.
Why did he always have to dominate her? He was no longer her rightful partner.
She wished he would stop taking her for granted.
After work, Aurelia made a stop at the supermarket.
As she left, her eyes caught sight of a peculiar man on the pedestrian walkway.
He was tall and handsome, but his actions were unusual. His mouth was busy with a lollipop, and in his hand, he held a pot of Orchid, looking around curiously as he walked.
His mannerism was reminiscent of Forrest Gump from the iconic movie.
Just then, an electric scooter whizzed by, its handle hitting his arm. He lost his grip and the pot fell to the ground, shattering into pieces.
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