Chapter 31Layla’s POV “Nate, I need to rest, if we want to talk about anything now then why don’t we talk about our divorce hum?”He didn’t say a word and I didn’t even utter another, I waited patiently for his response with tears gathered in my eyes, I should not have mentioned the divorce to him, I love him so much, its too painful to let him go, it hurts so much and I am certain he is not as hurt as me right now.“I need to pick this call.” He said placing his phone in his ear and left the house, I guess he just found a perfect excuse to leave without talking about it. Now that he is gone, I will go get my rest now.I entered my room, took off my shoes and my clothes as I approached the bathroom, stepping in and turning on the shower with my eyes closed letting the water to soak me from my hair downward then I got flashbacks of the short time I got to be so close with Nate and how he called me his, I wish it could be true but he is just doing it to fulfill all righteousness. I di

Chapter 33Layla’s POVWhy is Nate doing this? What came over him all of a sudden? I keep getting scared of the man I got married to, yes we have no love but he never makes use of force for the period we have spent together as husband and wife, he is changing gradually and I can feel it.He opened the record room and no one was present at that moment, he locked the door with force and my heart almost jumped out of my body. What is he planning to do to me here?“Why did you force me here? If you wanted me to come to the record office, you could have just say so instead of.”“ENOUGH!! Not another word from you.” He shouted at me and I kept mute, I think its best I keep silence and watch him to see what he is up to.“Do you think working here is a playground hum? Have you forgotten the purpose that brought you here?” He yelled again and I took four steps backward with my hands shaking and I replied softly, “No I haven’t.”“I think you have, do you think this is a joke? Why can’t you make

Chapter 35Layla’s POVI visited the mall the next day to carry out research again, I am not on duty as well but will be on duty by three o’clock and I am happy for the few hours I have to myself.So many things are affecting me emotionally so this is the best place for me to get the best of myself, not seeing Nate and Chloe either.I watched a video of a kidney transplant and plastic surgery as well, I took down some important details and all of a sudden my mind flashback to the very first day I saw Nate. I was about to get bullied by some senior students back then in school and he came to my rescue, “Thank you so much for saving me.”“You are welcome, I hate it when someone gets bullied, it is wrong, anyway, I think I know you, you are Mr Andrew's daughter right?”“Yes, I am.”“Wow, small world, my name is Nate and you must be...”“Layla, I mean my name is Layla.”“Nice to meet you Layla, I need to go now.” He smiled at me and for the first time, I found someone I had peace of mind

Chapter 37Layla’s POV“I will never say sorry to her, never.” The door opened and it revealed Nurse Ella.I had to wipe off my tears so she won’t notice but I guess it’s impossible to hide my red eyes because I know whenever I tears, my eyes become red.“Was I interrupting anything?” she asked looking a bit confused and I get it, if I was in her shoes, I would have felt confused as well.“No, you didn’t, I forgot to carry out the errand doc asked me to and I was about to leave as well,” I said looking at Nate one more time and I saw no pity for me in his eyes except the pity he has for Chloe which I know deep down in my heart.“Layla I..”“I will go get the record doctor, Nurse Ella is here to see you so I will get going,” I said leaving at once and rushing to an empty office to cry out my eyes.I hate Nate so much, come to think of it, my tears don’t melt his heart at all but I guess whenever he sees her cry, he is ready to run extra miles to do everything just to make her happy and

Chapter 39Layla's POV“As long as the paper is not signed, you are still mine and no other man can lay his hands on you.” I don’t understand, why is he doing this. Doesn’t he wish to be with Chloe and be happy? Why is he so possessive all of a sudden? I wish I could read his mind.He looked deep into my eyes and I got lost for about a minute and when I got myself together I summoned the boldness to ask why, "Why are you doing this? Tell me? Why can't you just let me go so we can be happy.” I hate the fact that I am an emotional person and immediatel.y tears left my eyes.He held my jaw and stared deep this time around and he said to me in a possessive and romantic way at the same time,“Dear Wife,you are mine and I will not let you go.” He scoff.“What?”"You heard me and I don't ever want to hear you talk about divorce because I will not allow it " He replied letting go of my jaw.“Nate,I.." He didn't even let me finish when he said,"I need to rest Layla,I had a stressful day." he w