Alpha's Regret: Losing His True Mate

Elodie’s pov~

"I looked at Mrs. Brown and at Janice, standing there with that calm, composed expression that made her seem so reasonable, so right and I smiled. Just slightly.

"You say you’re genuinely concerned about me," I said, keeping my voice casual. "And I really want to believe that."

Mrs. Brown’s eyes brightened, hopeful. As though her wish of me being pulled to their side was working.

"But your concern," I continued, "is just helping Sienna interfere with my marriage?"

Neither of them looked the least bit awkward.

They’d probably anticipated I’d say this. Probably rehearsed their responses.

Mrs. Brown sighed, her expression patient. "Elodie, you know the situation between you and Dante. Why do you have to force someone who doesn’t love you to stay with you? Divorce is the only way for you to start fresh. I’m only—"

"You want to say you’re doing this for my own good, right?" I cut her off, looking between her and Janice. "How many times have you repeated that line? It’s getting old."

Mrs. Brown blinked, caught off guard.

"You’re not even trying to come up with new words anymore," I said. "How could I possibly believe you? Maybe next time, try a fresh approach?"

Before either of them could respond, I pressed on.