The Last Time I Loved Him (Autumn and Ryan) novel Chapter 29

Chapter 8 I had no idea how Jacob found me, but here he was, standing right in front of me. He looked noticeably thinner, with red, bloodshot eyes.

"Ivy, why are you doing this to me?"

"Do you have any idea how long I've worked to achieve what I have today?"

"Everything I did was for you, for us, so we could have a better, happier life. Why did you ruin everything? Why did you destroy me?"

I looked at him, puzzled.

"Jacob, do you honestly believe those words?"

"These are consequences of your own actions. You have no one to blame but yourself."

I looked him directly in the eyes, watching as his confident gaze shifted and faltered. So, he knew deep down that he was in the wrong.

"I... I never meant anything with Jasmine," he said.

"My feelings toward her are like a brother caring for a sister. In my heart, you are my only wife. I never intended to give you up for her."

I understood then. Jacob wouldn't leave me for Jasmine, nor would he leave Jasmine for me. He wanted a loyal, dutiful wife to serve him, while also keeping a young lover to fulfill his desires.

It wasn't Jasmine's innocence or charm that he loved —it was his own selfish greed.

"Jacob, what's the point of saying all this?"