Chapter 35. Distance Makes the Heart Fonder

Valencia’s eyes flickered, her fist clenched, and her breathing emitted in waves.

Ever since that afternoon, Maverick picked Valencia up from the garden to toss her about in the bed. Maverick has not returned to the mansion, nor has Valencia heard of or caught sight of Maverick.

Maverick must be tired of her now, right? That must be the reason he didn’t care, isn’t it?

Thinking about it, Valencia should be delighted at how things are turning. Perhaps Maverick might come to terms and let Valencia go one day since he’s now tired of Valencia, isn’t he?

Valencia’s day of leaving Maverick’s mansion is approaching, but... Valencia rubbed her chest and curled herself in a fetal position. Why does this place hurt so much? And why does it feel so uncomfortable?

Why does Valencia’s heart ache so badly as if it had been pierced by a knife?

Valencia rubbed her chest and took a deep breath before plastering a smile on her face, but still, she couldn't hel