Chapter 387

The first real crack between William Turner and Chloe Grace... happened that night. If only he had shown more patience, cared a little more about how she felt, maybe things wouldn’t have fallen apart the way they did. But young guys, full of pride and ego, rarely think that far. William was burning with frustration. The moment he stepped into the bedroom, he pulled Chloe into an embrace, forcing intimacy to prove a point. He was intense and dominant, while she was hesitant—clearly not enjoying any of it. At that moment, William didn’t realize that his anger came from jealousy—from the need to stake his claim. All he cared about was proving she was his wife, his woman. While he walked away feeling satisfied, she just felt drained—body and soul. She didn’t blame him. But still, she wasn’t okay. Both of them had strong personalities. Sometimes that kind of intensity can feel passionate, but push it too far and it wears you down. That bit of tenderness she was starting to feel? William’s f