Zavier was afraid of so many things.
Fear gnawed at him – fear of losing control again and hurting Skyler.
Fear that Skyler would run away from him once more.
Fear that he might never even catch a glimpse of Skyler again.
Just fear...
Sensing his silent turmoil, Garrett grew impatient. "Zavier."d2
Zavier waved him off, "Find a hotel and get some rest. I need some solitude."
"How can I leave you alone in this state?" Garrett glanced at the small house nearby. "Skyler and the others have gone inside. You can't see her from here, what's the point in staying?"
Zavier replied, "Just knowing she's there, that she's alive, that's enough for me."
Garrett sighed, "You're hopelessly romantic, you know that?"
At that, something clicked in Zavier's mind. "Garrett, you go right now and arrange for men to monitor the area for miles around. I have to know Skyler's whereabouts at all times. She can't vanish from my life again. But remember, she mustn't notice. We can't disturb her life."
"Alright, I'm on it." Garrett shook his head as he left.
After that, she never mentioned Iris in front of him again, and to this day, he didn't know if she had truly forgotten her sister.
He had consulted psychologists who told him that some people choose to forget certain events because they're too painful to remember. Maybe Skyler had indeed forgotten Iris. Otherwise, how could she bear to fake her own death?
It was his selfishness, his jealousy, his madness, and his obsession that made her decade with him akin to living in hell.
"Skyler, I know I made a mistake. Is there any chance for me?" Hot tears rolled down from Zavier's bloodshot eyes.
He knew, all too well, that regret was the one thing you couldn't buy in this world.
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