Chapter 18: The Nurse, The Car, and The Kiss–2
I suddenly realized everyone was hovering over my shoulder, nodding in agreement.
“Excuse us,” I muttered, grabbing Sebastian’s arm and pulling him toward the kitchen. What I’d intended as a dramatic exit turned into an awkward shuffle as I struggled to stay upright.
I released him and leaned against the counter for support. “That car is a fucking piece of garbage,” he sneered. “How do you expect to safely drive Leo around in that?”
Sure, it wasn’t the newest model. Yes, it probably needed work. But it was within my budget and would get me from point A to point B. That’s all that mattered.
“It’s my choice, Sebastian.” I folded my arms across my chest, glaring at him.
His expression shifted to what I recognized as his business negotiation face. “You refused any settlement in the divorce. On a teacher’s salary, you can barely cover this mortgage and bills. Now you want to add car payments? Just accept my help, it will save you
money.”
His words echoed Aurora’s constant condescension about my career choice. They all looked down on me for being a teacher, as if educating young wolves was somehow
beneath them.
“I said I won’t accept the fucking car!” I shouted, trembling with rage.
His face hardened as he stepped into my space. “Be reasonable for once in your life,
Thea.”
“I am being reasonable! I don’t need your help. I asked for a divorce so you could get out of my life. Why are you suddenly so interested in helping when you never gave a shit
about me before?”
“You’re Leo’s mother – of course I fucking care! And in case you’ve forgotten, I can’t be completely out of your life because we share a son. Our lives will always be entangled.”
“Only for another twelve years or so. Being part of Leo’s life doesn’t mean you have to be
part of mine or me yours.”
I sank onto a barstool, exhaustion finally winning. My head felt like it was stuffed with
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cotton.
“Take the car,” he commanded again.
“Why don’t you take it and shove it where the sun doesn’t shine?” I snapped, beyond done
with this conversation.
It wasn’t about being ungrateful. I just couldn’t handle being indebted to him. And I definitely didn’t want any more surprise visits from Aurora, who would undoubtedly be thrilled to know Sebastian was buying me cars.
Sebastian opened his mouth to argue, but Iris appeared in the doorway.
I could only manage a tired smile in response. She hugged me once more before leaving, but Sebastian lingered.
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