Chapter 70
SEBASTIAN
“I’ve called you a thousand times. I went to your penthouse, but you weren’t there. And your secretary
didn’t tell me anything. Where have you been?” Catherine said as she slowly walked down the stairs
the moment I walked through the door.
I almost forgot when was thest time I stepped foot in this house. I looked at Catherine’s face, and I
couldn’t feel anything but disgust. I loathed her. I wanted to me her for everything, but I couldn’t
because I know deep in my heart I’m part of the me for everything that happened to me. I’m
miserable not because of Catherine. I allow myself to be manipted so easily. I believe in every word
she said, and I can’t me anyone but myself. I’m miserable, and I deserve it.
It took me time to realize how stupid I was. I let my guilt cloud my judgment. Back then, I really thought
I still loved Catherine. I made the right choice when I chose to be with her and leave ire. But it only
took me a year into marriage with Catherine before I realized that I made the biggest mistake of my life
when I chose to let go of ire.
I don’t love Catherine anymore. I felt the need to be with her because I thought that was the right thing
to do. But the truth was, I was just feeling guilty about not being with Catherine when she was fighting
for her life. I confused guilt with love.
“Are you ready to sign the divorce papers?” I asked her, not paying attention to all her nagging
questions.
She blew a loud breath. “How many times do I have to tell you that I’m not going to sign those papers?
I’ll be your wife until I die.” she answered.
“Then, I hope you die now,” I said coldly before heading towards my office. I have important documents
that I need to get from the office, so I was forced toe here despite my eagerness to avoid this
ce as much as possible.
As usual, she didn’t let go of this topic. She followed me up to my office. “Where have you been,
Sebastian?” she asked once again.
I had a feeling that she already knew what’s going on. She just wanted to hear the confirmation from
me. “Somewhere I should have been a long time ago,” I answered her without much context. She’s
smart. She’ll figure it out.
“So, you’re still unable to let go of her, huh?” she said, her words filled with bitterness. “How can you do
this to me, Sebastian? After all I’ve done for you? After all I’ve been through just to be with you, you still
weren’t able to forget her! How dare you?!”
I scoffed, “Everything that you’ve done for me?” I said sarcastically. “You want to take that path? Sure,
let’s go there.” I slowly walked towards her, and with each word, it was like a threat. “Tell me, what have
you done to be with me?” I asked her.
She gulped as she found herself cornered, and her back was pressed against the drawer. “I-I did that
because I love you, Sebastian,” she stuttered.
“You did what, Catherine? You have to be more specific.”
She opened her mouth to answer, but she failed.
I scoffed, ‘Can’t say anything?” I said. “Fine, let me say it for you. You lied about being pregnant, and
you needed my help because the father of your child didn’t want to support you. And you used that
same supposed child to make ire believe that it was mine, only to find out that you were never
pregnant in the first ce!”
“Don’t just me it all on me!”
“Yes, I know. It’s my fault as well. That’s why I’m trying my best to do what is right. I tried to be
considerate and understanding But my patience is running thin, Catherine. Sign the papers so we can
move on with our lives. I’m trying to rectify the mistakes that we made, and I’m hoping you’ll do the
same.”
“So, you can be with ire? I will never let her win! i will never let the two of you be happy while I’m
being miserable! You have to kill me first before I sign those papers!
Iughed bitterly before I slowly walked towards my table and imped on my swivel chair. I suddenly felt
exhausted after
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“Do you really think ire and I will be together after you sign those divorce papers? ire will never
want to be with me after all that I’ve done to her. She may never forgive me, but I’d rather spend my
whole life begging for her forgiveness rather than spending it in hell with you. So, sign those goddamn
papers for fck’s sake!”
I watched the tears fall on her checks, and her eyes were filled with sadness and sorrow. But I will not
allow myself to be swayed by her tears, not anymore. I was blinded by the image of the woman I used
to love and cherish. When I found out the truth about her struggles
to protect me, I felt the need to pay her back. I felt guilty for not being with her when she needed me
the most. I feel like I owe it to her to make sure that she’ll be happy after all the sacrifices that she has
made for me.
But all the good things that she has done lose their purpose when her lies pile up on top of each other.
As soon as those lies were finally revealed, it didn’t take long before I realized the gravity of my
mistakes. I lost the woman I love because I was too caught up in making up for what happened in the
past. I was in love with Catherine. But it was ire who made me realize what true love was all about.
Cliché it may sound, but it’s true that you’ll only realize the true value of something when it’s gone.
“N-No, I-I won’t, Sebastian. I can’t let you go. I love you. And I know deep in your heart, you still love
me too. You wouldn’t have married me if you didn’t have even an ounce of love for me. We made our
vows when we got married, and I had every intention to fulfil that vow.”
I let out a loud sigh. “You’ll be generouslypensated after the divorce. I’ll give you half of my assets
if you want. That’s the least I could do for all the pain I’ve caused you, Catherine. ept it. That’s the
only thing you’ll get from me. I don’t love you anymore, and I don’t intend to stay in this marriage much
longer.”
“You’ll never going to get what you want, Sebastian. I’m not as stupid as ire. I’ll hold on to that paper
for as long as I could until you realize that you have nowhere else to go but beside me,” she
threatened.
“You know I don’t respond well to threats, Catherine. Sign the papers while I’m still patient. You don’t
want me as your enemy. It’s myst warning to her before getting the documents I came for, then left
the room.
I’ve been staying in my office penthouse for thest four years. That has been my life since ire and I
decided to go our separate ways. It only took me a year to realize that my feelings for Catherine were
all gone. What I felt for her that time was guilt and pity. Now, I’m punishing myself for acting so stupid in
the past.
Despite my initial n to remain miserable my whole life as a punishment for myself, all of that flew out
the window the moment she stepped into my office. God knows I tried to push her away by
discouraging her to take the job. But the more I tried to make it hard for her, the more determined to
prove herself. I saw how desperate she was for the job. I know she needed the money.
The monster inside me loosened its grip and took that opportunity to trap her in his arms,pletely
disregarding the pain that he had caused her before. I was selfish, evil, and self-centered. She
despises me to the core that she’d rather sell her soul to me rather than ask for herself.
I was ready to let her go after our three-day deal. But not until I find out the truth about our son. Lucas
may be right, but I know ire. While she may appear vulnerable in defending herself, she’ll fiercely
protect those she loves with all her might. She’ll not back down with just choctes and flowers.
I’ll need toe up with something so I won’t lose her and my son for good. It may not be the best
solution, but I’m going to make sure this will work
As soon as i reached my car, I grabbed my phone and dialled a number. He answered after a few rings
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