Chapter 43. You Ruin My Life

LENA

I felt terror coursing through my entire body. I know Jake didn't intend to be harsh with me, and I know he didn't want to give me an ultimatum. But his feelings were at stake, and he didn't want to suffer. I imagine Jake was dying inside; he fell in love with me when Dean and I were still together. I married Dean. After my marriage fell apart because of infidelity, I left town, arrived in Los Angeles, and found Jake. Well.

His love never disappeared. When he learned about what happened between his brother and me, he saw an opportunity for us and took it. He took a risk. But then Dean reappeared, and everything changed. If Jake once felt secure with me, he could no longer do so. Dean constantly bothered us, and Jake wasn't a fool; he knew I still loved his brother. My love for Dean remained strong, and our separation was recent. My heart hadn't forgotten or processed the pain I had to endure from betrayals. Jake was afraid that Dean's w