Chapter 49
Julian’s voice was deep and slow. “This isn’t what you’d call throwing myself into your arms. This is what they call a devoted husband following his
wife’s lead”
Rosalie struggled, twisting in his arms, but no matter how much she fought, she couldn’t break free. Her anger only grew, burning hotter with each failed attempt.
Julian, let go.” Her voice was low and taut with restrained fury, her teeth clenched.
“Why are you mad? We’re at your father’s house. What’s so scandalous about a man holding his own wife?” Julian’s deep, smooth voice slid through the air, unhurried, as if savoring the moment.
Rosalie’s face turned even gloomier. She gritted her teeth, voice dropping into a biting whisper. “Ex–wife, actually.”
Julian narrowed his eyes, something sharp flashing through them. “Did the paperwork go through?”
Julian thought, watching her with an unreadable expression, “We’ve been married for a year, and I never realized she had such a talent for getting under my skin. She’s turned it into an art form–perfection, really‘
Hearing that, Rosalie was momentarily speechless. His words hit her like a sucker punch, leaving her chest tight with frustration
This time, she didn’t struggle. Instead, she went completely still in his arms, falling into an unsettling silence.
Her sudden quiet and compliance made Julian’s eyes flicker with surprise. He lowered his gaze, studying her expression.
And then, she let out a soft scoff. A smirk curled at the comer of her lips, cold and mocking.
Looking up at him with an arched brow, she smirked, “As for whether my little act just now was playing hard to get, I know that better than But you, Mr. Galloway, I can’t quite figure out why you’re doing all this.”
anyone,
Julian’s gaze deepened slightly, something unreadable flickering beneath its surface.
Rosalie continued, her voice dripping with sarcasm, “You’re the one who sent a lawyer to push for the divorce a few days ago. I signed the without making a fuss.
papers
“But now, you refuse to finalize it. And on top of that, here you are, acting all intimate with your so–called ‘soon–to–be ex–wife.