Emerald
The ride home was silent, at least on my end.
Marcus spent half the time on his phone, making calls I didn’t bother to listen to, his voice an irritating hum in the background. The other half, he clung to me like I might vanish if he let go, his hand never once leaving mine. It was almost as if he was scared I’d disappear.
I won’t. Not yet. Not until I make him pay for everything. He had fun deceiving me in my past life, it was my turn now.
“Uhm, baby.” Marcus’ voice was quiet and serious, causing me to break out from my thoughts and pay him attention.
“What’s it?”
“You know she lives with me, yeah?” He looked uncomfortable and nervous. He should.
“I know,” I replied with a nod, “It shouldn’t matter. You already promised to divorce her, didn’t you? It would be wrong to send
