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He pauses to place a bruising kiss on my forehead, leaving me more devastated than I expected.

“Good night, Paige.”

He leans down, kissing me softly, but he does not give me a chance to linger on it before letting go of my hand and heading toward the couch.

“Good night, Graham.”

Chapter 41

Paige

Ican not sleep knowing Graham is on the couch. I know he is the one I crave and want. So much so that after a night of restless tossing and turning, I sent Seth a text that I was ready to talk. There is so much we need to discuss, and as fucked up as it might be, I think our relationship has run its course.

I am so pissed at Seth acting like it is ridiculous to think he has been sleeping with Katherine, despite having a long, complicated history. His need to keep it secret tells me he has been downplaying what Katherine means to him.

I ask Chris for his key to their apartment, pack up Seth’s things in my overnight bag, and plan out what I will say repeatedly on the drive. I don’t know why, but my heart sinks when I see his truck parked behind his building.

I sit in the parking lot for a few minutes, trying to find the courage to walk in and face him. I play with my daisy necklace and take it off before tossing it with the rest of his stuff. It wasn’t until that moment that I felt slightly guilty for a few nights ago, but I wanted more with someone who wasn’t my boyfriend.

I stand at their doorstep for about a minute before putting the key into the lock. Trying to remain as quiet as possible. I don’t want to startle him as I close the door softly behind me and head toward the kitchen, noticing Forrest lying on some clothes in the middle of the floor in the hallway. I walk over, and he runs away, allowing me a better look at what looks like a man’s shirt and a bright pink bra.

Panic hits me as I freeze when I hear a moan coming from the direction of his room. It doesn’t take me long to connect the dots.

Motherfucker!

I don’t even hesitate to open the door to his bedroom. Tears immediately stream down my face, and I see the red-headed bitch clearly fucking my boyfriend in his bed. Rage begins to grow as they don’t notice my presence in the room. Lost in whatever they feel for each other. I just continue to watch before clearing my throat.

Their eyes fall on me, and I just let out an annoyed scoff.

“Does Graham know? Or is that why you left him?” I ask as Seth’s eyes meet mine, confused before he looks towards Katherine,

Katherine remains on his cock, clearly inside her. A different kind of panic and rage fills Seth’s eyes, and he pulls the blankets up over Katherine. Still not removing himself from her. Katherine is the priority here. I let out an annoyed laugh.

“You two fucking deserve each other.”

I am pissed, and I know I should have listened to my gut. I am positive they have been sleeping together for some time.

I turn to leave the room and hear Seth call my name from behind me. I drop the overnight bag with all his stuff on the kitchen counter. I don’t turn back to see what the crashing sound is, slamming his front door behind me.

Nothing but tears stream down my cheeks as I hear him screaming my name from the step in front of their apartment.

I look up long enough to see Katherine come out and wrap her arms around his waist before he throws his hands up, defeated, as a few neighbors pop their heads out.

“Fuck this,” I say, putting my car in reverse and heading anywhere that isn’t here.

Chapter 42

Graham

“Why are you asleep on my couch?” Bre shakes me awake on the couch as Chris walks over with two coffees.

He has a shit-eating grin as he hands her a mug that says Opposing Counsel’s Tears. I can’t help but laugh and grab the other cup from Chris, looking around.

“Is Paige here?” I ask, taking a sip and handing the coffee back to him.

Chris doesn’t even seem fazed, considering I have done shit to him like that for as long as I can remember.

“Nope, she went to her boyfriend’s half an hour ago.”

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