Ryan’s gray eyes flickered. Then, he stepped on the accelerator. “Did Lana cause trouble for you again?”
“That woman seems to have no qualms whatsoever. She thinks she has powerful support, so she’s not scared to commit crimes.” Niamh pressed her lips together and clenched her fists. “One day, I’ll send her behind bars myself to avenge my parents.”
Ryan glanced at Niamh, and there were twinkles of admiration in his eyes.
After a while, the car stopped in front of Jones Manor.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones had been waiting for them.
When they saw Niamh, they started apologizing sincerely and invited her inside for dinner.
Niamh could feel Mr. and Mrs. Jones’ sincerity when she saw the food on the table.
Actually, she had not taken what happened that day to heart. She did not blame them nor the people who watched without knowing the whole truth because she knew Lana was just adding fuel to the fire.
“You can come over anytime you’re free, Miss Montgomery. I’m always so bored all alone.” Mrs. Jones was passionate and praised, “Your jewelry designs are so beautiful. I’ve collected a lot of jewelry from Miss L.ady, and if you have any limited editions in the future, I hope you can reserve some for me.”
Niamh was pleased when she knew Mrs. Jones was her fan.
On the other hand, Mr. Jones was also courteous and warm. “A lot of things have happened to you recently, Miss Montgomery, and we’re absolutely devastated. However, the dead can’t come back to life and we hope that you can stay strong.”
“I will. Thank you for your encouragement, Mr. Jones.”
Mr. Jones smiled. “Here, have some salad. Please eat more, Miss Montgomery.”
Niamh felt her heart getting warmer when she was faced with Mr. and Mrs. Jones’ friendliness and hospitality.
Suddenly, she missed Eloise and Sean. She missed her parents a lot.
However, they could not come back to her anymore nor call out her name softly.
After dinner, Ryan took Niamh for a walk nearby.
In Mr. and Mrs. Jones’ eyes, they were able to sense something going on between the two.
“It seems like our Rye is interested in Miss Montgomery. He never took any food for that Naomi when he brought her home last time. He took food five times for Miss Montgomery just now!”
“Miss Montgomery is spectacular, but she’s married and has three children.”
“Yeah, I think Rye should keep his distance with Miss Montgomery in case someone starts spreading rumors about them again.”
Mrs. Jones nodded in agreement. Then, she sent a message to Ryan to inform him.
When Ryan saw his mother’s message, he knew that his parents meant well, but he also knew that Niamh was in the process of divorcing Kendrick.
Niamh could not tell an outsider why she wanted to divorce Kendrick.
She could only swallow the helplessness and grievance herself.
…
Kendrick sat there silently and watched as time passed. It was almost ten and Niamh was still not home.
He was not familiar with Ryan and only got some information about him not long ago. He was an excellent young painter and had been studying overseas the entire time. Now, he was finally back.
There were no negative comments about his personality at all.
It seemed that Ryan was an exceptional man from every angle.
The only bad thing about him was that he once dated Naomi.
However, it was stated clearly in the information that he was a neat freak and would never allow other people to get into his car.
Yet, Kendrick saw with his own eyes that he opened the door and invited Niamh into his car when he came to pick her up.
This was enough to prove that Ryan had feelings for Niamh.
When he thought about this, he felt desolation and jealousy in his heart.
Looking at the baby who was waving his tiny hands in his arms, he smiled and placed him in his cot. Then, he walked to his desk and picked up the divorce papers before picking up a pen.
After Niamh came home, she went upstairs to her room. When she entered the room, she saw Kendrick standing by the cot looking stupidly at the sleeping baby.
She peered at him coldly. “Get out.”
“I will in a minute.” His voice was soft and gentle. Then, he looked at his sleeping son once more. “Nia, thank you for giving birth to another cute child for me.”
He looked at Niamh with sadness in his heart and expressed his gratitude.
“I didn’t give birth to this child for you,” Niamh retorted and turned her face away. “When conditions are right, success will follow naturally. It’s normal for husband and wife to go from meeting each other to eventually getting married, then having children. I used to long for a happy family with the man I loved and live a happy and peaceful life. However, it seems like I’ll never achieve that dream as long as I’m with you.”
Kendrick lowered his red and teary eyes when he heard Niamh say that.
His heart was filled with apology and remorse. At this moment, he despised himself.
He had promised to not make her sad anymore. He also promised her that he would give her and the children a happy, peaceful life. However, he did none of that.
All of the promises had turned into ashes.
Looking at her resilient and tough figure, Kendrick walked over slowly. “Nia, I’m sorry for disappointing you once again.
“I won’t make things hard for you and ask for your forgiveness,” he said softly while lifting his hand. Then, he handed the signed divorce papers to Niamh.
“Ryan is a brilliant man. You can consider accepting him. I hope he can give you the happiness I’ve failed to give you.”
Niamh turned her head and saw the divorce papers Kendrick was handing her.
When she saw the signature on the papers, she could not control her tears from falling onto them.
Kendrick felt his heart shattering into pieces when he saw her crying. Suddenly, he held her. “Nia!”
He called out to her reluctantly and held her tight in his arms.
Niamh did not push him away. Her tears were like pearls on a broken string as they fell freely.
Her love and longing for him were as much as she hated him and how badly she did not want to see him right now.
However, she could not stop herself.
“I’m in so much pain. Kendrick, do you understand how much pain I’m in? Why did you hurt my parents and our children?
“I only wanted to love you the moment I met you, but why do you have to make me stop loving you and make me despise you instead? Why?
“I could accept that you had forgotten me and I could accept that you were cold to me… I could even accept you staying with Lana day and night, but how do you expect me to accept the fact that you killed my parents? How? How should I face that? Tell me!”
Niamh was having an emotional breakdown. She was in excruciating pain as she was faced with this man who she wanted to love but could not.
Kendrick sobbed as his eyes turned red, his tears drenching Niamh’s shoulder.
“I’m sorry, Nia. I’m so sorry…” He apologized repeatedly. He felt as if his heart had been penetrated by a knife, causing him so much pain that he could not breathe.
However, what could his apology do?
“Kendrick, I’m so tired and in so much pain…
“Whenever I close my eyes at night, I’ll see my parent’s tragic death. Other people have no idea, but you know how difficult it was for me to get my parents to acknowledge me. It’s been so many years and there were so many times I woke up at night hoping to have the love of my parents. I finally got it when you put a stop to it.
“Even if they had once hurt me and made me sad, they were still the people closest to me in this world.
“I’d rather you kill me instead…”
When Kendrick heard Niamh’s last sentence, he felt the same pain he experienced back when he lost Niamh.
He let go of his arms and looked into Niamh’s teary eyes with his crimson ones. Then, he started explaining.
“Nia, I know I’ve done something unforgivable, but believe me, I never did anything with Lana. I swear.
“I’ve been muddle-headed for the past three months, but I am sure I’ve never touched Lana.
“Even though she kept tempting me to get intimate with her, I had no feelings toward her and didn’t have the urge to do such things with her.”
He held her hand and placed it on his heart sincerely.
“I only have you here and only you, Nia. Even if I had forgotten you when I lost my memories, I was still moved by you.”
Kendrick touched Niamh’s teary face with pity as his voice turned hoarse. “Nia, no matter how I end up, I’ll only have you in my heart.”
He looked into her eyes passionately before slowly placing his lips on hers.
Niamh closed her eyes as her tears rolled from her eyes to her lips. Then, the bitterness invaded her mouth and into her heart.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
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