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No.

There was nothing for her to say.

Because she didn’t understand a thing.

“I’m sure you don’t want any drama more than I do. We’ll divorce quietly, and no one will be the wiser.” Valerian nodded at her like she was already a stranger to him. “Heather will get you a lawyer if you don’t have one. If you need anything, our lawyers can take care of it.”

Poppy could only stare at him. I don’t understand, God.

“I guess that’s it then. I wish you well. Goodbye, Poppy.”

She watched him turn away.

I really don’t.

None of this is making sense.

And the only thing I know is that I need you.

Please, God.

Please, please be with me.

Valerian heard her start to cry as he walked away.

Damn you, Poppy. Damn you. Damn you.

She was the only woman he had ever loved. But just like Camelia, she trusted another man more than she trusted him.

Chapter Twenty-Two

HEATHER WAS DEVASTATED to find out from Valerian that he had already made arrangements for his divorce. But the pain she felt at that time was nothing compared to the way her own heart broke when she visited Poppy in her apartment.

“I’m so sorry, Poppy.”

“I just don’t understand what happened,” Poppy whispered. “It was like he just suddenly stopped...wanting me.”

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