Divorced But Not Defeated The Military Queen’s Rise Again novel Chapter 191

Chapter 191 Crisis Of Trust

Trent stayed silent; in this moment, he knew perfectly well she was lying.

Back in the livestream, Sidonie’s reaction hadn’t been about pleasing anyone. It had sounded as if she’d slipped up, let the truth tumble out, and once her psychological defenses crumbled, the rest had followed.

Seeing Trent hesitate, Sidonie’s face turned an even paler shade. “You don’t believe me?”

“Sidonie, even if you did make a mistake–even if you truly failed to help–I’m in no position to condemn you. I’ll stand by you.” Trent pressed his lips together, stepped forward, and clasped her hand as though sealing a vow.

Yes, he would help her. After all, she had once saved his life, and he had sworn to protect her in return.

Sidonie shoved him away with sudden force. “You don’t believe me at all! Trent, I thought even if the whole world turned its back on me, you would still have faith. But now, even you doubt me!”

Trent’s smile was bitter. Believe her? How?

“Even if I do, will anyone else? You saw it yourself–half the internet watched that stream.”

Sidonie’s knuckles whitened around the blanket draped over her. Stubbornly, she said, “It doesn’t matter if they believe me–I only need you to.”

The crisis had spiraled so far that losing Trent was simply not an option.

He was her strongest, perhaps her last, bargaining chip.

Lifting her chin, Sidonie fixed her gaze on him. “Trent, if you don’t believe me, feel free to break up O with me. Pretend we were never together. Whatever happens to me afterward is none of your concern. Even if the whole world spits on me, I won’t come begging you for help.”

The moment the words left her mouth, she saw exactly what she wanted in Trent’s eyes–guilt.

As expected, retreating in order to advance worked.

“I’m sorry, Sidonie,” Trent murmured. “I spoke out of turn. I believe you.”

Whatever the real story, they were already together, and he owed her his life.

Only then did Sidonie’s smile return. “I knew I chose the right person. As long as you believe me, Trent, I can face whatever comes.”

Trent managed a strained smile, but anxiety churned in his chest.

The challenges awaiting Sidonie were bound to be far heavier than she imagined.

And he could he truly stay at her side and face them all?

The memory of that tidal wave of online abuse suddenly made him less certain.

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