Chapter 25

Before leaving, Eric couldn’t help but lock the front door behind him. He was still afraid she might quietly slip away without a word. Bedroom. Stella buried her face in the crook of her arm, hugging herself tightly. She had known this would happen. All the talk of starting over, of there being no one else—it was all a lie! He had only said those comforting words out of pity for her! It was only because she had taken the bullet for him! What had she gained from risking her life? A few days of fleeting happiness and his lies? She was the fool, naïve enough to believe he really wanted to start over with her, that he still loved her. She choked on her sobs. The sunlight streamed through the window, but she felt no warmth. ... Eric's Corporation. Eric arrived at the company without even having breakfast, speeding through the streets in his car. He tossed the car keys to the security guard and strode into the building with long, confident steps. "Good morn