Chapter 13: It Hurts to See You Go Like This

As soon as Giselle had finished changing, Megan Shaw rushed over to greet her with a playful grin. “Giselle, did Henry drag you back here again?” With a helpless nod and a heavy sigh, Giselle acknowledged her situation. Megan was more than just a friend; she was Giselle’s confidante, a companion since childhood, and even a classmate through university. She was privy to all of Giselle’s deepest secrets. “He’s certainly tenacious,” Megan teased, a smirk playing on her lips. “Why not just surrender to him? After all, Henry is even more handsome than those movie stars, not to mention his wealth and immense power. You wouldn’t be at a loss staying by his side.” “How could I possibly agree to that?!” Giselle was quick to clarify, “It’s just a novelty for him. Once he’s had his fill, he’ll discard me just as easily. What then?” “You have a point,” Megan conceded. “I need to forge my own path. I refuse to be just another woman in his shadow. I must build my own strength.” “I’m with you