Chapter 2
So there she was, smashing a glass and holding this jagged piece right against her throat, threatening Killian like a full–on psycho.]]
“If you guys don’t get divorced TODAY, I swear I’m just gonna kill myself!” Chloe screamed.[]
Killian, who was just planning to go through the motions and get it over with, completely lost his shit. He grabbed my wrist so hard it left a nasty red ring, and practically screamed at me:
“We HAVE to do this divorce thing TODAY. Chloe can’t handle it if we don’t!“]]
And boom. That’s when it hit me. I could marry Killian a hundred freaking times, and I’d still never measure up to his precious little childhood sweetheart.
“Great, it’s all done. Let’s go home,” Killian said, helping Chloe into his car like she was made of glass.
Then I went to hop in the passenger seat like always, but Chloe blocked me with this dramatic pout on her face, looked super annoyed.]
“Um, Avery? You guys aren’t married anymore. Don’t you think it’s kinda trashy for you to still be riding in his car?”
I glanced at Killian, waiting for him to stand up for me. He just frowned a little and reached for Chloe, who yanked away from him.]
“I’m just keeping it real, Killian! You literally JUST got divorced. What are people gonna think?” Then she turned to me with this fake–ass concerned look. “Plus, Avery, you’re gonna have to move on eventually, right? Maybe stop clinging to your ex?“[]
She made it sound so logical, and Killian just gave me this helpless look.
“Avery… you know…”
He couldn’t even finish the sentence. But I knew exactly what he was trying to say.
I bit the inside of my cheek so hard I could taste blood.
“Whatever. I’ll walk”
The second I said that, Chloe’s ass was in the passenger seat, looking all smug about it.[]
Before driving off, Killian gave me his “I’m sorry” look and whispered:[]
“Don’t take it personally. She’s just having a bad day, that’s why she’s acting crazy.“[]
“Let me calm her down, and we’ll get married again. This time it’s for real, I swear!”
I didn’t bother responding.
With Chloe nagging him, Killian drove away.
I’d fallen for that exact same line seven damn times already.[]
Trust, betrayal Rinse, repeat]
Divorce 1: Killian forgot Chloe’s birthday.]]
