Chapter 7

I never thought I would see Luke again. However, on this particular morning, I was at a mall when I spotted him. My whole body froze. Only a month had passed, and I almost didn't recognize him. His beard was unkempt, he had lost so much weight he looked skeletal, and half his hair had turned white. He looked like he had aged a decade. His eyes were red as he stumbled toward me, gripping my wrist tightly. "Scarlett, I knew you weren't dead! I've been looking for you all this time, and I finally found you! Come home with me, please." I yanked my hand free and stepped back, keeping my distance. "Luke, you already have Susan. Why are you still trying to ruin my life? Furthermore, we're divorced." He took a step forward, desperate. "I've never had another woman on my mind. You're my only wife." I laughed bitterly, full of scorn. "And what about when you slept with Susan? Now she's carrying your child, and you expect me to believe you? "You signed an agreement when we married. You p