My Deceased Wife Wants a Divorce novel Chapter 25

Hannah met his stare, then calmly stepped aside to let him pass without a word.

As she walked past him, Lionel’s hand shot out and clamped around her slender wrist.

“I asked you a question. Didn’t you hear me?”

“I’m going out for some air.”

The lie was so obvious he scoffed. “Going to see Yves, are you? He’s so good to you. Why didn’t he drive you home instead of letting you get caught in the rain?”

Hannah looked at him. His words were laced with mockery, but underneath, she detected a faint trace of… jealousy? Or maybe it was just satisfaction that Yves hadn’t driven her, proving he wasn’t as considerate as he seemed.

She forced a smile and pulled her wrist from his grasp. “Because Mr. Lancaster understands boundaries, especially since he knows I’m a married woman. It’s called respect.”

With that, she turned and walked down the stairs, not sparing him another glance.

Lionel stood on the landing, looking down at her, his grandmother’s words from the day before echoing in his mind.

Boundaries…

That viper Yves knew nothing about boundaries. This was just another one of his games.

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In the coffee shop, the consignment shop manager was already waiting. She greeted Hannah warmly as she approached.

Hannah handed over the jewelry and its authenticity certificates.

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