Chapter 17

Louisa continued making a fuss for a long time, but the security guards eventually escorted her out. However, she continued crying loudly on the way out. Ruben turned to look at Estelle apologetically. "I—" "Don't say a single word," she said, interrupting him as she got up and headed out of the room. "Even hearing your voice makes me want to puke." Ruben looked shocked and in despair. His expression was quite similar to that of Louisa before she got forcefully dragged away. Estelle never went home that night. Ruben finally found her by the riverside. "It's cold out here. Let's go home." "Home? There's no home that belongs to the both of us," Estelle said, looking at the reflection of the moon on the waters. "Please, Ruben, I'm begging you to let me go. Leave this place and leave me alone. Please take pity on me and stop torturing me every day. "I've given you nearly half of my life to stay in this relationship. It's taken a toll on me, so what more do you want? Do I have to di