I Refuse to Divorce!
Chapter 88

Zoe continued to caress his handsome face.

After a moment, Mason caught her delicate fingers, preventing her fromtouching him further.

He firmly pinned her wrist to the pillow. Just as he was about to fullyindulge in the moment, Mason noticed some faint pink scars on Zoe'sfair wrist. It was remnants of the cuts she had inflicted the last time heforced her.

Mason's black eyes narrowed slightly. However, he chose to be gentle,pressing against her without being rough. He kissed the delicate scarstenderly, his voice husky and uncharacteristically soft. "Does it stillhurt?"

Unable to bear the memories, Zoe turned her face away. That night inthe hotel, Mason had treated her like a prostitute, and she could notforget or let go of it.

She could endure his roughness, but his tenderness was unbearable. Itreminded her of the times when she had begged him for affection andpity, like a stray dog desperate for love.

With moist eyes, Zoe suddenly cupped Mason's handsome face. Hersoft lips met his, mimicking his usual kissing style. She clung to himtightly, exuding the demeanor of a woman who was accustomed topleasure.

Mason, holding the nape of her neck, stared intensely at her. His wholebody trembled.

After everything was done, Mason put on a bathrobe and leaned backon the couch, smoking. In the deep night, the tendrils of smoke seemedpoetic.

Zoe took a bath, brought a medical kit, and knelt beside him. Then, shegently tended to Mason's injuries. Perhaps bothered by the scent ofcigarettes, she delicately removed the cigarette from his lips.

Mason remained silent, his dark gaze fixed on his wife. She wore a silknightgown, appearing gentle and completely different from herprovocative demeanor on the bed just moments ago.

No man disliked intimacy. Considering himself an ordinary man, Masonhad been with Zoe for three years. Their intimate life had onlyincreased over the years.

However, this was the first time Zoe had been so proactive andpassionate. Mason could not decide if it was good or bad. At themoment, his body was sated, yet afterward, an inexplicable emptinesslingered.

Watching her face, he wondered if what he really wanted from Zoe wasthis.

Yet, he was dissatisfied even after obtaining it.

Mason's fight with Gregory created quite a stir. Both the Lockwood andWaldolf families wanted to protect their reputations, so they used theirinfluence to suppress the matter within their circles.

However, rumors about Gregory developing feelings for his childhoodfriend's wife began circulating.

Ella, who had just returned to Brookesville, got wind of the gossip. Sheinvited Zoe for coffee.

At first, the meeting was silent.

Ella learned about Zoe's return to Mason from Leslie. She finally spokehoarsely, “That scoundrel, Leslie, found a way to send me to anothercity. He must have had some ulterior motive."

She held Zoe's hand. "How is Mason treating you?"

Zoe casually tossed her long hair over her shoulder and replied, "Quitewell. He brought Liam back from overseas, and spent three million tohelp my brother with a lawsuit. He bought us a new place, hired newservants, and by the way... I smoothly acquired a two percent stake inthe Lockwood Corporation.”

She spoke of her dealings with Mason as if it were inconsequential.Ella knew her too well.

Despite the luxurious houses, servants, and shares, Zoe was indifferentto these. She was doing everything for Noah's sake.

Zoe took out an envelope from her bag.

She handed it to Ella.

Opening it, Ella found a torn divorce agreement with Mason's signature.She looked up at Zoe in surprise.

Zoe's expression remained calm. "Initially, he was ready to let go, butfor some reason, he changed his mind about the divorce. I knowMason's temperament the best. Since escape is not an option, I'drather make myself comfortable... Ella, the situation is actually not allthat bad now."