Chapter 1259

Tyler broke the silence. "Since we got married, since you left the country, I've dreamed of you every single night. You should know why I chose Naomi. I couldn't let you carry the burden. I thought if I could set things back where they belonged, maybe it would ease your load. "Do you know what I really feel? I didn't want to admit I was attracted to you. I didn't want to admit that I had fallen for you. But the truth is, I couldn't lie to myself, no matter how much I denied it." He gave a short, humorless laugh. "Do you think Naomi didn't notice? Of course she did. We just refused to face the truth." Olivia stared at him, her lips parted as if she wanted to say something, but no words came out. Tyler lifted a hand and gently caressed her cheek. "But you're more cruel than I imagined," he said softly, almost as if speaking to himself. "It looks like I'm the only one who can't forget." He scoffed, mocking himself. Without warning, Olivia stepped back, pulling herself out of his r