Chapter 19

Clifford stared at Tessa's angry face, but said nothing in return. A faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips. Tessa only grew more frustrated at his expression. "Clifford, we're divorced. Stop harassing me. If you keep this up, I won't be able to keep my cafe open." Clifford stood there with his head lowered, like a student being scolded. "Tess, I'm not going to pursue anyone else. I'll only ever pursue you, just like I did in the beginning." She froze. It was true that he didn't know how to pursue someone. He had always been clumsy and possessive. He used his status as the Jones family heir to drive away anyone who came near her. That was exactly what had drawn her to him back then—his awkward but earnest devotion. She thought he'd always love only her like that. But who would've guessed that even someone like him could hurt her so deeply? "Clifford, don't do this," she said, sneering. "I've made myself very clear that there's no going back." She added, "Edison and I are ge