The Last Time I Loved Him (Autumn and Ryan) novel Chapter 47

Chapter 14

Theodore had some business to attend to, so he let me go home first. When I reached my building, I saw the ground littered with health supplements and a disheveled Stephen, who seemed to have just been thrown out by my mom. Seeing me, he ran over excitedly, trying to hug me. I immediately stepped back, leaving his hand awkwardly hanging in midair. A few neighbors were watching nearby, whispering among themselves.

I told him to leave, but he refused, so I had no choice but to let him into the apartment. My parents knew about the divorce and had no warmth left for Stephen. I didn't understand why he was acting this way-I'd already let him go.

"Stephen, I know you like Ophelia. She's divorced now, and we're divorced too. Isn't that exactly what you wanted? Why are you still interfering in my life?"

"Interfering? Do you really mean to leave me? That's impossible!"

I struggled to break free, and my mom hit his hand with a stick, making him grunt in pain and let go. I quickly ran outside and flagged down a taxi. Stephen chased after me but couldn't keep up with the car's speed Watching him disappear from sight, I finally breathed a sigh of relief. This side of Stephen was terrifying, like someone I'd never known. I was about to call Theodore when I received a text from an unknown number.

It was signed, Ophelia.