Chapter 49

"Ah… I'm sorry, Ms. Shepherd. I didn't mean it like that." I quickly slipped into the passenger seat and offered an apology after realizing that Blair had misunderstood me. "There's no need to be so nervous. It was just a joke." She smiled softly after seeing that I was taking her seriously. Her gaze toward me was filled with a hint of appraisal and scrutiny. "Aren't you curious about how I learn about you?" she asked after starting the car. I let out a self-deprecating smile. "It must be through those baseless rumors floating around online, right?" The words slipped out of my mouth, leaving me momentarily stunned. Baseless? Those weren't exactly unfounded rumors. After all, Abigail had indeed been with many men, and it was also true that we were getting a divorce. What remained between us was only her torment and disdain toward me. She refused to divorce me only because she wanted to keep me by her side so that she could humiliate and degrade me! Blair and I ordered two cups