Chapter 713

There was no point in explaining to Gerald. A tear rolled down Alexa's cheek. She swallowed back the bitterness in her mouth and slowly closed her eyes, enduring Gerald's relentless, unrestrained advances again and again. When he saw her refuse even to look at him, Gerald felt a stab of pain in his chest. He pushed harder and unleashed his frustration on her body. ... Gerald went on for three hours. Eventually, Alexa passed out from sheer exhaustion. Pulling away, Gerald stood up and looked at her lying motionless on the bed. For a moment, he didn't know how to feel. They had once been in love. But during such an intimate moment, she showed nothing but resistance. After some time, she simply shut her eyes. Only after a long while did she relent and cooperate with him. Whom was she thinking of then? The man who abandoned her? Or someone else? He had no way of knowing. His expression showed a brief flicker of confusion. Lowering his gaze, he looked at Alexa's peaceful sleeping f