Chapter 475


    Marriage and divorce had bemonce. A divorce wasn’t a


    big deal as long as it achieved a goal.


    With this in mind, Annie texted Steven a picture of a home interior. The picture showcased a cozy


    and family–oriented design.


    “If we ever have a ce together, I hope it looks like this,” the text


    read.


    Steven might have been busy since he didn’t respond immediately.


    Annie put down her phone and walked over to the window, gazing at


    the view outside.


    Living in an upscale apartment, she enjoyed a spectacr view. She


    could see the distant river.


    She had bought this upscale apartment, thinking she and Joe could


    incredibly romantic, especially during sunset.


    Unfortunately, that might never happen–unless Joe got tired of Skr


    one day.


    Yesterday, she had a call with Rowan. Rowan told her that Joe was


    serious about Skr. He had never seen Joe treat any woman the


    way he treated Skr.


    Annie took a deep breath, trying to calm the jealousy rising in her


    heart. She also thought about the time she saw Skr at Yancey


    Residence. Skr was moreposed than she had imagined.


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    Even now, Skr remained passive despite their past conflicts. Annie


    expected her to make moves, anything to stop Annie from being with


    Steven.


    “Skr, what are you thinking?” Annie had been pondering this for


    days, yet she found no answer.


    No matter what Skr was thinking, it wouldn’t change Annie’s


    decision. She was determined to marry Steven as soon as possible.


    Two dayster, Skr woke up sore all over. She couldn’t exin. Joe’s behavior the night before.


    He’d been much rougher than usual.


    Just as she tried to get up, a hand tightened on her waist, holding her


    firm.


    “Do you really think we’re just cohabiting?” Joe’s voice was deep and


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    cold, with a hint of menace.


    Skr was still half–asleep. She took a moment to process his words. Suddenly, she remembered


    their conversation during dinnerst night.


    One of them had brought up their rtionship dynamics, and she had candidly shared her


    thoughts.


    She had been drinking that night. Joe had brought home a bottle of red wine, and wary of her low


    tolerance, she had paced herself. Yet, her honesty had outpaced her inhibitions.


    But what she said was the truth! She said, “Isn’t that what we are?”


    Joe stared at her intensely; his lips pressed together. Then, he


    suddenly leaned in and kissed her hard. It was like a punishment.


    He didn’t let go for several minutes. Skr was too shocked to move.


    Joe was acting very strange.


    “Do you really think cohabitants have sex almost every night?” Joe’s voice was hoarse and


    commanding, dripping with controlled desire.


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