Chapter 326

‘Eat something first.’ He used the serving spoon to heap a generous portion of seafood linguine onto my plate. ‘Look at you, you’ve lost weight. I don’t get it. He’s hurt you this badly. Why are you still with him? Is it just to spite me? Even if it is, hasn’t it gone on long enough?’ His frown was full of what looked like genuine concern. ‘Rhys, I don’t have all day. If you’re not going to talk, I’m leaving.’ I wasn’t in the mood for his games. ‘You always were stubborn.’ He sighed. ‘Look, I know I wasn’t a good man. When I was with you, my heart was still with Catherine. I was cold to you. I admit all that. But it takes one to know one. And because I’ve been there, I understand what Ashton’s doing. His behaviour over Genevieve speaks for itself. He’s hiding things from you for another woman’s sake. Whatever his reasons are, whatever excuses he might have, the fact is, he lied. He betrayed you. How is that any different from when I was seeing Catherine behind your back?’ I wanted to a