When My Ex's Worst Enemy Became My Sanctuary novel Chapter 199

Carola paced around her apartment, nerves tangling in her chest. Ever since the wedding, she couldn’t shake the fear that Albert would leave her. It sounded ridiculous. They were married now. People didn’t just walk away after signing those papers, right? Still, Albert kept putting off moving in together. Even with the marriage certificate tucked away, she had no idea what was really going on in his head.

That night, she heard the front door and saw Albert step inside. The sight of him was so familiar, yet her heart skipped anyway.

“Carola.”

She plastered on a smile, trying to hide how anxious she felt. “Albert! Is the new place almost ready? Can we finally move in?”

Albert’s eyes went dark, his mouth opening like he wanted to say something but couldn’t get the words out.

Not wanting to meet that unreadable look, Carola slipped her arm through his and tried to sound playful. “Look, I know I embarrassed you at the wedding, but it wasn’t my fault. Those people had nothing to do with me. I’d never hurt anyone, you know that. Please, just trust me. We’re married now. Things will be good, right?”

“And you promised we’d go on a honeymoon after the wedding...”

Albert’s voice cut through her words, quiet but firm. “Carola.”

She stopped, her heart thudding.

“We should get a divorce.”

The world seemed to freeze. Carola stood there, stunned, her eyes burning. She couldn’t even find her voice.

Albert repeated himself, gentler this time, like saying it softer would somehow help. “Carola, let’s get a divorce.”

He took a breath, looking away. “We rushed into this. You were so young, and I never really thought about love. After you grew up, I realized what I felt for you was just... care. Not the kind of love you deserve.”

He hesitated. “We should end this now, before things get worse. You can find someone better.”

Carola felt tears slipping down her cheeks. She bit her lip, trying not to sob. “Why? Albert, how can you say you don’t love me?”

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