Forsaking the Years of Longing novel Chapter 34

Chapter 5

Linda shut down her computer and returned to the bedroom.

Perhaps by deleting the confession program, she had erased the last remnants of her

affection for him as well.

She wasn’t particularly saddened and had a peaceful night’s sleep.

The next morning.

Bright sunlight fell across her face as Linda awoke, only to find Ivan lying beside her.

She frowned and tried to get up quietly, but accidentally pulled back the covers, exposing

the scratch marks on his back–stark and undeniable.

Linda froze in place.

Beside her, Ivan suddenly stirred awake, instinctively turning over and wrapping his arms

around her, pulling the blanket over her back.

In a hoarse, soothing voice, he murmured, “Linda, be good, don’t catch a chill…”

Ever since Linda developed her blood disorder, her immune system had become weak,

making her prone to colds. Over the years, Ivan had grown accustomed to covering her

back to keep her warm.

But now, his touch repulsed her.

Nausea surged through her, and Linda couldn’t hold it in any longer. She pushed Ivan away

and ran to the bathroom, dry heaving.

Her throat contracted painfully, and her stomach felt like it was twisting, as if she were

about to vomit bile.

After a long moment, she managed to catch her breath. From outside the bathroom, she heard hurried footsteps.

Looking back-

On–screen, Katherine was live–streaming The Gods, fighting a monster while viewers left comments.

“Streamer’s performance is off today! Can’t even beat a low–level boss after multiple tries. If you can’t play, log off already!”

Seeing this comment, Katherine threw down her mouse, crouched on her gaming chair, and began to cry.

Between sobs, she complained, “I’m sorry, my babies. I’m just so upset. My boyfriend’s ex–colleague won’t leave him alone. I haven’t seen him for days…”

With those words, the tone of the chat completely changed.

“What ex–colleague? She’s obviously just a mistress trying to break up your relationships

“Katherine, keep a close eye on your boyfriend! Watch out for that shameless woman trying to get pregnant and take over!”

Watching these comments, Linda chuckled in disbelief.

She never expected Ivan’s taste would stoop to choosing a woman who could twist the truth

so blatantly.

Looking at the man sleeping soundly beside her, her gaze turned cold, and her resolve to leave him only grew stronger.