Chapter 28
I hadn’t intended to dwell on these thoughts, but Miles’s words seemed to flip a switch. Memories began to flood my mind.
“What did he do? Can you tell me?” Miles asked cautiously, breaking the silence.
If I didn’t explain now, they’d remain confused. Logan would think I was just being unreasonable, and Tessa and Ethan would continue to ask questions when I returned in a few days. The best way to handle this was to lay everything out now, so I wouldn’t have to repeat myself later.
“He cheated on me with another woman,” I said. Silence fell on the other end of the line.
I knew Miles probably didn’t believe me, so I added, “It was with his friend’s wife. Even your parents know about the rumors.”
Miles still didn’t respond. I chuckled softly. “You knew from the start, didn’t you?”
No secret stayed hidden forever. Since Logan and I hadn’t gone through with the marriage, his parents would have looked into it. And Logan wouldn’t have ignored Ethan’s questioning.
“Logan likes you so much. That’s impossible. There must be some misunderstanding,” Miles finally said.
First, Miles had said I loved Logan. Now, he insisted Logan loved me. It wasn’t surprising he thought that way. During the years he was around, Logan often called me his wife and wouldn’t let other men approach me. He even got annoyed when Miles and I became too close.
“People change, Miles…” I murmured as I heard footsteps outside the door. I looked up and saw a broad figure flash past the window.
Then, Chloe’s voice echoed in the courtyard. “Ashton, you’re back?”
It had to be the tenant whose room I wanted to switch to. Chloe’s question confirmed my guess as she asked him about switching rooms.
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His response was curt: “No.”
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The poor sound insulation of the house allowed Miles to hear the noise outside as well. “Elaine, where are you? It’s late. You shouldn’t be wandering around. It’s not safe.”
His concern snapped me back to reality. “Miles, tell Tessa and Ethan that I’m fine. I’m just taking a vacation and decided to go on a trip. And… even though Logan and I didn’t get married, Tessa and Ethan are still my family.”
“What about me?” Miles asked, half–jokingly.
I smiled at his tone, catching my reflection in the window glass. “You’ll always be my brother.”
“Take care of yourself,” Miles said.
“I will. Let me know when you come back,” I replied casually.
Unexpectedly, he responded, “I thought you wouldn’t want me to come back.”
I frowned, confused. “Why wouldn’t I?”
“It’s late. You should rest,” Miles said, avoiding the question, and then hung
- up.
I sighed, putting down my phone. Just then, I heard the sound of water running outside.
“Ashton, why are you washing your hair with cold water again? You’ll catch a cold,” Chloe nagged.
Recalling how stubbornly this person had refused to switch rooms earlier, I got up and opened the door.
In the dim light, I saw a man in an army green tank top washing his hair.
Water streamed down as he scrubbed his hair with quick, efficient movements. The sound of the running water filled the quiet courtyard. When he was done, he stood upright.
His broad shoulders, defined muscles, narrow waist, and long legs were
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impossible to ignore. A brown leather belt cinched his waist, adding to his rugged appearance. He looked both strong and wild, with a hint of untamed sensuality,
I was staring in a daze when the man suddenly turned around. Our eyes met, and his dark gaze narrowed slightly.
I froze.
It was the taxi driver–the one who looked like he had just gotten out of
prison.
