Chapter 22

Elliot choked up, his eyes fixed on Mabel. "I don't believe you. You're lying to me, Mabel. I saw everything you did for me over the last three years. "I've already sent Zoe away. She's gone for good. From now on, I'll be the husband you deserve. I won't let you suffer anymore." His eyes turned red, and for the first time, the proud, untouchable man looked utterly broken. "You really want to stay with someone who doesn't even remember you? Everything he can do for you, I can do too!" If anyone saw Elliot now, they would hardly be able to recognize him. Even he himself hadn't imagined he would be like this. At first, he'd thought a single word from him would be enough to convince Mabel to go home with him. Then, he'd believed apologizing and showing some remorse would soften her heart. Now, he realized that he would need to dig his heart out, lay it bare before her, and pray that was enough. Elliot had just stepped forward when, all of a sudden, a truck came hurtling down the r