Chapter 16 - Betrayed Wife

I looked down at my feet to conceal my sadness. We just got married and he was already leaving.

Andrei might be getting revenge as I have continually rejected him.

Now, I know his pain.

How I wish, I could bring back the past and change how I responded to him.

"Don't be sad," Major Kavanaugh said. "The president has an urgent matter to do."

I fixed my expression and forced myself to smile before looking up.

He chuckled. "Don't force yourself to smile, you don't look good."

The journey back to the hotel, Major Kavanaugh cracked jokes to brighten up the rather somber mood inside the car.

I have seen Major Kavanaugh in a different light today. He was known to be reserved and taciturn.

His presence doused me with his warmth driving away the coldness around me because of my husband's apparent rejection.

"I have to get going, call the front desk if you need anything," Major Kavanaugh patted my head and turned on his heels and left.

Left alone, the luxurious and spacious suite bec