Chapter 75

**JEFFREY**

I had waited a while for her to come out of the shower.

Maybe we could talk.

Maybe she'll admit her relationship with Eric and promise she'll not see him anymore... but she didn't.

She took her time in the shower; she seemed fine.

Throwing my jacket on, I headed downstairs and got into the car.

“What about Mrs. Blakes?” George stuttered.

I clenched my jaw and leaned back in the chair.

I had wanted to take her here to my private house. Maybe we could spend time alone and have a talk here. Just maybe...

I pulled out a cigarette and then lit it. I took a deep drag and then exhaled slowly. “Just drive,” I murmured to George.

I've been smoking a lot lately; I feel so lonely and depressed.

And then George revved the engine to life and drove off.

**CHLOE**

I sank into my bed, tears streaming down my cheeks. My heart ached.

Images of his cold stare flashed through my mind, making goosebumps erupt all over my skin.

I reached for my blanket and wrapped it around me, my tears