Chapter 988

Dixie was in a daze after being slapped, and the suit dropped to the floor. She stared in disbelief at Luther, her eyes slowly tinged red. Meanwhile, he had snapped back to reality the moment he struck her. The hostility in his eyes transformed into remorse. "No, Dixie… I-I… I didn't mean to…" Dixie covered her face and burst into tears, failing to comprehend that he had actually slapped her… Not even Carly or Hugo had ever slapped her, so how could he? She refused to listen to what he had to say, decisively grabbing her purse to leave. Having regained his bearings, Luther swiftly embraced her and dragged her into the bedroom while ignoring her struggles. As he hugged her, he expressed his regret. "Dixie, don't go… I was wrong. I truly didn't mean to. I just couldn't control myself. I… I'm truly suffering…" Seeing how she insisted on leaving, he gave himself a harsh slap and released her, smiling wryly. "Just go. It's better if you do, anyway. It's not like I can give you the life