Chapter 39

He recognized that continuing the argument with this woman would only push him to the brink of rage, yet he obviously couldn't resort to physical violence to release his frustration. Ultimately, he stormed out, slamming the door with an enraged expression on his face. Much later, Giselle stepped into the bathroom to take a shower. As the hot water cascaded over her, soothing her body and mind, she couldn't shake Donovan's recent words from her thoughts. It appeared that, even after the scandalous video incident at the engagement party, he might not be truly ending the marriage alliance with Anne. It was delayed for the time being. To him, she was never more than a bedroom accessory. He was indifferent to the truth about her recent incident at the river or the harsh treatment she received from the He family. If she had truly died, he would have pretended to be sad for a few days before swiftly moving on to another woman. Reflecting on these bitter truths, Giselle inhaled deeply a