PERFECT MARRIAGE REVENGE

get a d

om her husband, Elena's eyes w

r him right

hm, uncertainty settling in, she forced a sm

a vacation for their wedding anniversary. Ele

h this str

lena...My lawyer wi

visible. She turned, her feet carrying her upstairs,

e with swift efficienc

y march towards the door and then she was gone leav

om the house. She didn't look back. Ahead, she s

s lights flashing. The driver looked at her and nodded. El

met hers in the rearview mirror. The driver's hand pulled the handle, the trunk lid yawned

The Keystone Hotel, please, "he

light movement, his eyes

ine slowing Elena's eyes fixed on the gleaming glass doors of the hotel. She pushed open the ta

e open with a soft creak. Her feet carried her across the entran

d on her arrival. The receptionist's eyes lit up as Ele

tel, ma." her voice was

eceptionist's face."What options do I ha

screen before looking up with a smile. "We have our standard rooms, o

er interest sparked by the

ake the V

etal of her credit card. She slid it across the counter, her eyes loc

er eyes scanning the screen

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soft beep as the tra

anded Elena the ke

ndant standing close to her. The attendant stepped forward h

way

s slid open with a soft whoosh. The attendant stepped aside,

is arm brushing against hers. Another average figure slipped in too and the doors c

s attention was split. In that moment of distraction, his elbow jabbed back, connecting with the cup. The man's reflexes

spreading across Elena's without a word, he draped the jacket over her shoulders, making it invisible for the coff

ves before a noise from the average

he mess" his voic

t's no

"he said his voice low and Elena's hand slipped int

ed. Their hands li

it wasn't his intention to do tha

'am." the aver

ies, I a

p to you?"Ethan's eyes

at him with

"Ethan asked, h

er, her head leaning slight

mile persuasive."I promise

er eyes doubtful ."I'm not

ression tur

e softening."Fine "she relented a small s

hiss. Elena stepped out, her hand exte

, his fingers brushing against hers."Thanks, Ele

ners."Just be more careful next time," she

er retreating figure before he turned to head

ed in her, never seen you so anx

le."Let's just say I rem