Chapter 41

“David is gone,” Damian said calmly. “And I realized I left something more precious behind just because of a stupid obsession. I need to fix that.”

Isabella clutched the picture of David tightly. “I can give you another boy. We can still try! I’m still capable! Don’t do this out of guilt.”

“It’s not about guilt,” Damian replied flatly. “It’s about redemption. I can’t go on living with you, Isabella. I don’t love you. I never have.”

Isabella stepped forward, her face turning red. “So what? What have you been thinking of me?!”

Damian sneered. “Because you gave me a son, that’s why I married you.”

PLAK.

Isabella’s slap landed hard on Damian’s cheek. The sound filled the room. Damian was silent for a few seconds, his head slightly turned. His jaw hardened.

“Do you think you can play me like this?” Isabella shouted in a broken voice. “I’m your wife! I’ve been with you for almost seven years, Damian! I—”

Her hand had not yet moved again when