Chapter 23

Karl’s POV

I can’t lose her again. At this point it just feels like the universe is against me.

Lennox.

I vowed never to speak of that name again. Why does he always find a way to keep interfering with our lives? Even from another damn city.

I couldn’t stop thinking about them being together, even if it’s just for work. Knowing Lennox, he’ll want her back or the kids at least. And there is no way Diamond will ever allow him have the kids.

If she goes, I lose her.

After Diamond broke the news to me, I was devastated, to the point where I couldn’t utter a word. I just stood there staring at her. It all seemed too cruel to be true.

The irony.

Everything was finally falling into place. I know she said she wasn’t interested in being more than just friends but I can sense that she’s just afraid. I had no intention of pulling away after her rejection. I was going to assure her that there was nothing to be afraid of. That we will keep the past behind us and have a new beginning. But I guess t