Chapter Nine

Gwen.

I was right when I said that Emily was nothing but a slut, and she will continue being one. Henry knew it was true, but he wouldn't admit it. I mean, who would? Who would sit quietly and let someone insult the person they're in love with?

As much as he tried to deny it, I was right.

We became silent for a moment, both of us looking at each other straight in the eyes. Neither of us spoke, but with the tension and quietness around us, one would think we were preparing for war.

He looked away and pulled back, his eyes staring at me as his nose scrunched up in disgust.

“You'll sign those papers, and I swear you'll do it today.”

I scoffed. So this was his way of avoiding the subject. But guess what? I wasn't done.

“Do not try to avoid the subject here, Henry. We both know that she's the cause of whatever rift we have between us. She is the reason your daughter had to spend countless nights waiting up for you. She's the reason you abandoned your family and left us to stay in th