Chapter 12

She had forgotten that Kellan wasn't just a man; he was also a shrewd businessman.

From a young age, his greatest skill had been weighing pros and cons.

He might love her, and she might indeed occupy a special place in his heart.

But he would never marry her.

Growing up, he had watched his own mother being bullied by Cadence's mom, and it had broken his heart.

So when Cadence later married into the family, much of the love he developed for her was actually born out of rebellion.

The more he was discouraged, the more he wanted to try.

But by the time they reached their later years, apart from her looks, the two had no other spark between them.

In fact, that face – other women could possess it too.

Kellan got into the car and waved at me.

"Evelina, take care of yourself. Come back and visit Mom more often when you can."

I smiled and nodded at him.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely come to see Mom frequently."

After my divorce from Kellan, Cadence became much more at ease.