Chapter 95

After warning me, Luna told Samuel to drive off, leaving me standing alone in the wind, disoriented. It was clear that she was determined to drag this out to the bitter end. For me, this felt like my entire life on the line, but for her, it was just a matter of months. Even though I had no intention of finding someone new, Luna's suffocating presence made it hard to breathe. The constant pressure was unbearable. I got into my car and drove back to the villa. The house was dark and empty, with not a single light on. I didn't bother turning them on. Instead, I sank into the armchair in the living room, resting. But really, I was just waiting for Luna to return. I needed to know what had happened at Mr. Hutton's today. I understood she wanted to go head-to-head with Aaron, but this fight was too much for her to win. Convincing her to give up seemed like the best course of action. It wasn't until the middle of the night that Luna finally came home, reeking of alcohol. Oddly enough, s