Chapter 264

Vivienne appeared much more exhausted than earlier as she exited the law firm. For the first time in her life, she felt extremely worn out. She realized that the more she cared, the more it hurt to let go. It would've hurt less if she had never had him from the start. Once she returned home, she headed straight to the bedroom for a nap. She also told the household staff not to wake her up for lunch. She had a restless night with Sebastian, and coupled with the long talk about divorce, she had barely caught a wink yesterday. Dizzy and exhausted, she soon drifted into sleep. Some time later, Vivienne was awoken by a familiar sensation—a series of urgent kisses. Almost immediately, she was jolted awake. "Get away from me, Sebastian!" she said, only for her lips to be sealed once again. Sebastian wasn't as gentle as he had been last night. This felt more like a brutal seizure, so forceful that he tore her lip open. The metallic taste of blood filled her mouth. Despite her struggles,