His Childhood Sweetheart Erased Our Wedding-So I Married Someone Else Chapter 07

His Childhood Sweetheart Erased Our Wedding-So I Married Someone Else Chapter 07

“Erin, I know I was wrong. But you can’t just marry someone else. I won’t allow it.”

He would not allow it.

Four years ago, when he decided to keep Lila in his life, he had never asked whether I agreed.

A month ago, when he decided to leave with her and take that mountain road trip, he had never asked

whether I agreed

When he abandoned me on Lila’s birthday, he had never asked whether I agreed.

Only when I chose to leave did he suddenly remember the idea of permission.

That evening, Noah brought over basic supplies.

He had bought tissues, a toothbrush, and laundry detergent. He had even measured the windows in advance and found a set of cream-colored curtains that fit perfectly.

The apartment was clean and quiet, untouched by any trace of my old life.

He set everything by the door without stepping inside.

I stopped him. “Do you want to come in and sit for a while?”

He shook his head. “You need some time alone. Call me if you need anything.”

Then he turned and left.

Tall and lean, he walked away with an unhurried, steady stride.

I closed the door and looked around the new apartment.

and entirely mine.

p breath.

he first time in years, I felt as if I could breathe freely.

My phone lit up one last time with a message from my mother: “You deserve better.”

I saved it.

He nodded. “Okay.”

That night, I had a dream.

I was back at the dinner with both families. Lila shoved open the door and held out her palm, revealing half

an eraser.

But in the dream, I stood, finished my wine in one swallow, picked up my purse, and left.

I did not wait for Gavin to speak.

I never gave him the chance to ask me to wait a month.

When I woke, Noah’s arm was resting around my waist, and daylight already filled the room.

I turned toward him, nestled against his shoulder, and closed my eyes again.