Chapter 172

Jude's breath was still labored from the anger in his chest, looking as if he had just done something to Moira. Meanwhile, Moira—with a face so calm as if she was completely unaffected by his attitude, Bella's presence, or the situation she had been facing since earlier—only smiled cynically. She had won. And for some reason, seeing Bella's pale face made her want to laugh out loud. But no. It wasn't time yet. Jude's attitude may have been dominated by anger because of his ego. It wasn't because he was trapped in his feelings for Moira. It wasn't because of love or anything else that Moira believed was impossible. But even so, it made her happy. "How does it feel to see this in front of your eyes, you whore?" thought Moira as she slowly released Jude's grip and pushed his sturdy body away. "I think I have to go. Someone is waiting for me outside," said Moira while adjusting her clothes. She glanced briefly at Jude as she said, "Let me know how Elle is doing. I'll try to come visit her