Chapter 447
The night was thick as ink.
Heavy breathing rose and fell in the darkness.
The air was filled with a tense, suffocating atmosphere.
An unknowable amount of time passed.
He finally stopped.
Too exhausted to touch her again.
Her vacant eyes shifted slightly.
Her voice was a hoarse, broken whisper.
Can you let me go now?
It hurts...
In the silence, her voice was frail and thin.
Yet it pierced Liam Sullivan's heart like a needle.
He abruptly rolled off her.
Lying beside her.
His breathing gradually steadied.
His desire-clouded eyes stared at her strangely.
Are you upset because I hurt you?
I remember being gentle enough.
You didn't struggle.
This sort of thing means nothing to you.
You're already used to it.
What's one more time?
His tone was icy and cutting.
His fingers twisted through her long hair.
His gaze was utterly mocking.
Vivian Bennett's body grew colder.
Her lips trembled slightly.
Her heart ached, but she couldn't say it.
Yes.
The pain she spoke of wasn't physical.
It was her heart...
In his eyes, sleeping with her was a given.
She should be accustomed to it.
One more time made no difference.
Truly, one more time didn't matter. One less time wouldn't either.
Only...
Her heart trembled violently.
Because it truly hurt.
Vivian turned her head away.
She looked at him with a deep gaze.
Coldly, she pulled her hair free.
Her voice was stiff and raspy.
Think whatever you want.
If you believe hurt is something one can get used to.
If one more time means nothing.
Then do as you please.
But I will not yield.
You brutal man.
I will never forget tonight.
And I will never forgive you.
He had utterly shattered her heart.
Pushed her to absolute despair.
Liam's pupils constricted.
He quietly clenched his fist.
A dull ache spread through his heart.
Yet his expression remained proud and indifferent.
I never regret my actions.
Especially concerning you.
You don't deserve my kindness anyway.
Vivian's heart felt brutally pierced.
She bit her lip and let out a cold laugh.
I don't want your kindness either.
I only hope you truly never regret this.
Otherwise, you will pay a price a hundred times more painful than mine.
Liam stared at her furious face.
A smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.
He gripped her chin.
And planted a harsh kiss on her swollen lips.
I'll await your revenge.
This defiant expression of yours is truly amusing.
Life would be so dull without a stubborn toy like you.
Fortunately, you're back in my hands now.
He stroked her lips with his thumb.
His eyes were dazed and shimmering.
His tone suddenly softened.
Hurting her and being hurt by her.
Mutual pain and revenge were better than gazing across a fountain.
That feeling of being within sight yet beyond reach was unbearable.
He couldn't pretend it was nothing and just pass her by.
He would rather hurt her than be shut out of her life.
This was good.
Keeping her close, pain and all.
At least it made him feel alive.
Furious and resentful, Vivian grabbed his finger.
She put it directly in her mouth and bit down hard.
She used all her strength, without mercy.
The taste of blood quickly filled her mouth.
Liam watched her vent her hatred by biting his finger.
He even lazily turned on his side, propping his head up.
A smile played on his face as if it weren't his hand.
He didn't seem to feel any pain at all.