Goodbye Saintess (by Edelweiss W.S.) novel Chapter 116

**The Unseen Kingdom That Followed Me Into Every Dream by Alyndra Meron Valeen 116**

Initially, Hera had dismissed Sebastian as nothing more than a simpleton, a naive soul wandering through a world that seemed far too sophisticated for him. She had assumed he was a talentless buffoon, someone who had only managed to step into the prestigious forum because she had waved her pass and declared him her husband.

But as the days unfolded, her assumptions crumbled like brittle glass. Sebastian was not just a mere participant; he was emerging as the brightest star in the entire forum. The realization hit her with the force of a crashing wave, leaving her feeling utterly foolish and naive.

“Why do we even need to meet?” I inquired, my voice icy and unyielding.

“You took my parents’ retirement house, slapped a hefty price tag on it, and honestly thought I wouldn’t pay? Did you genuinely believe this would play out in your favor? I’m willing to part with 2.8 million dollars for a roof over my head. I’ll buy the house. Once that’s settled, the marriage will automatically dissolve, right?” I added, my tone sharp and cutting. “If the marriage ends on its own terms, you won’t have the chance to haunt me like some unwanted specter.”

With that, I pressed the button to close the elevator doors, shutting her out of my life.

Yet, Hera sensed the determination in my stance. She planted her foot firmly in the doorway and stepped inside, her hand extending toward me in a gesture that felt both desperate and presumptuous.

I couldn’t help but scowl. Who said I wanted her touch? As expected, I recoiled from her hand, disgust coursing through me.

A shadow fell across Hera’s face, her expression darkening as if she had been physically wounded. The tightness in her chest was palpable; it felt like someone had plunged a dagger into her heart. Until that moment, she had never experienced rejection from a man, and the sting of it was almost unbearable.

Flustered, she withdrew her hand, her bravado faltering.

“I wasn’t trying to intimidate you with your parents’ house. I just… I just didn’t want you to marry anyone else,” she stammered, her fingers nervously clutching the hem of her shirt.

“I’ll return the house if you refuse to divorce me,” she added, her voice heavy with resignation.

Despite her urgency to confront Sebastian, a gnawing fear of rejection lingered within her. What if he turned her down? He was no longer the man who had hung on her every word for over five years. His affection had slipped away, leaving her feeling vulnerable and exposed.

“I don’t need your pity, Hera. I’ll acquire the property through legitimate means,” I shot back, my irritation flaring. “Do you really think I’m oblivious to your schemes?”

I was taken aback. Hera had always held her pride in the highest regard, so hearing her utter something so degrading was nothing short of astonishing.

“Do you know how I found out where you’re staying? It wasn’t difficult at all to track you down. I even know which room you’re in. That’s why you shouldn’t try to avoid me. I just want us to be together again,” she continued, stepping closer, her conviction seemingly growing with each word.

The elevator doors slid open, and we had arrived at my floor. Another figure awaited us.

It was Claire.

“What a stroke of luck to see you here!” Claire exclaimed, her sunny grin lighting up the space.

She stepped into the elevator, positioning herself strategically between Hera and me, a shield against the tension that crackled in the air.