Chapter 10

VERONICA I stormed into my room and closed the door, leaning against it to catch my breath. My pulse raced, and my legs trembled, causing me to almost lose my balance. I suppressed a rising feeling of anxiety as the recent encounter replayed in my mind—had it not been for Blake's timely intervention, the consequences would have been—No, no, no! I covered my mouth, realizing the gravity of the situation. Stupid woman! I scolded myself. How could I lose myself in front of him? The man who hurt me, pushed me to the edge and forced me to leave my own son.— How could I be so shameless as to fall into his web? How could I react so pathetically in front of him? Wasn't he murmuring her name in his unconscious state only? How could he behave that way? I pulled my hair in frustration. Anger and embarrassment gripped me strongly. I felt like disappearing into thin air. How could his presence still affect me even after the heartache he caused me? Fuck! Why did I even bother to check on him!? Shit!