Sienna
I PULLED my arm back from Xavier and told him my decision before the conversation could stretch into anything unnecessary.
"I'm not here to reconsider anything," I said calmly, completely aware of Nate's stare from a distance. "I've already decided to end my marriage."
Xavier studied me for a moment, as if trying to reconcile the version of me he remembered with the one standing in front of him now.
"I didn't marry Marcus for love," I added. "That was never the basis."
That should have been enough explanation. I didn't offer more, and he didn't push. He only nodded slightly, as if accepting that some decisions didn't require persuasion.
"Alright," he said. "I'll see you next time, Sienna."
I nodded and watched Xavier walked towards his car and drove away. As s
