Love That Burned Me Down novel Chapter 4

Zoey touched up her lipstick and turned to leave the restroom, only to freeze the moment she rounded the corner. 

Not far ahead, Yves had Wendy pinned against the wall and was kissing her deeply. His longer fingers were tangled in her hair while his other hand gripped her waist tightly, as if he wanted to make her part of himself. 

Wendy tilted her head back, her pale neck arched in a graceful curve.

After a long while, Yves released her and brushed his thumb over her swollen lips. His voice was low as he asked, "Are you satisfied now?"

Wendy leaned into him, her voice soft and sweet as she replied, "Yves, do you think I'm being unreasonable? I already have your family heirloom, and yet… I still asked for a kiss. If Zoey saw this, she'd probably be heartbroken. 

"I just… I can't help it. If that accident hadn't happened, we would've been together by now!" Yves' gaze was calm as he tightened his grip on her waist. "Her sadness has nothing to do with me. I never liked her, and I never will. The only one I've ever wanted is you, Wen." 

With that, he lowered his head and sealed Wendy's lips again. 

All the while, Zoey was rooted to the spot. Her heart felt as though it was being squeezed tightly by an invisible hand. It hurt so badly she couldn't even breathe.

She clutched her chest.

To her, this pain was perhaps just the final trace of what was once love. Once this last bit faded… there'd be nothing left.

Yves and Wendy ate each other's faces for three full minutes before leaving. After the couple disappeared completely, Zoey stepped out of the shadows. 

She took a deep breath, smoothed her dress, and prepared to return to the banquet hall to collect her purse and leave. 

However, as soon as she entered the hall, Wendy rushed over and grabbed her wrist. "Zoey, if you really like the ring Yves gave me, I could've just given it to you. Why did you have to steal it?"

Zoey was caught off guard. "What did I steal? What are you on about?"

"Drop the act!" Tears welled up in Wendy's eyes. "I had only made a trip to the restroom, and the ring was gone! The waiter said you were the only one who went near my purse!"

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