Chapter 10 Who knew Luke would lose his mind like this , haunting me with his persistence . Every few days he'd fly to New York , suddenly forgetting about his girlfriends and mistresses . Like without me around , he'd lost all passion for his affairs - even cheating had lost its thrill . I ignored him and went ahead with my planned trip to Montana during my break . I was sick of the noise and chaos , tired of information overload . Sometimes you need nature to cleanse your soul . So I picked a cabin with wind and light , mountains and lakes , and slow , peaceful time . Surprisingly , I ran into Sophia on this trip . She clearly hadn't expected it either . After two days of awkward encounters , she finally couldn't help but approach me . Though her opening line was pretty obnoxious . " You look way better now that you've divorced my brother . " I pulled my hat down over my face , my voice muffled . " Not chasing after your friend June anymore ? " She plopped down next to me , complaining but excited . " Did you know June doesn't even like men ? She had a girlfriend this whole time and never told me . " " I made myself look like an idiot for years thinking she liked Luke . How was I supposed to know I was completely delusional ? " Once she started talking , news just poured out of her nonstop . For the next two days , Sophia stuck to me like glue . I figured she was there to advocate for Luke . When I mentioned it , she waved me off . " You're giving me way too much credit . If he can't win you back , that's on him . I'm not getting involved . " But a few days later , Luke showed up in Montana like some persistent ghost . Right in front of Sophia , I didn't hold back - I tore into him and walked away . Sophia patted his shoulder . " Luke , " Luke looked away , forcing patience . " What ? " " When you're sick , you go see a doctor , " she said pitifully . " You don't fly to Montana to gawk at cows . " I had no intention of swearing off men for the rest of my life , and when work stress got too intense , I liked finding some pretty young guys to date . Jason was a newcomer at the entertainment company I invested in . He was sweet and gorgeous , so I made an exception and kept him around . When Luke heard I was dating someone , he flew to New York overnight . He stayed completely calm , offering his verdict . "Pretty boy , all talk . " Then he flew back to Manhattan . 13:22 Hell Yeah , Forget the Other Woman , My Smart House Was Cheating On Me ! 20.1 % Chapter 10 Jason wasn't fazed . He leaned against my shoulder , playing innocent . " He called me pretty and said I was smooth . But Leah , you like me exactly how I am , right ? " Luke thought everyone else was clueless and only he saw clearly . " Don't be naive . That twenty - year - old just wants your money and connections . You seriously think he gives a shit about you ? " How could I tell him that was actually perfect ? I had so little genuine feeling left , love had vanished completely , and money was all I had to offer . These days , I was thrilled when men talked money and resources with me instead of love and romance . When he flew to New York again , he saw who was standing beside me now . This time he frowned slightly . " New guy ? " Jason was great except for his dishonesty . At first I thought he came from nothing , a clean slate entering the entertainment world with no backing - so pitiful that it made sense for me to support him . But later I accidentally found out his family were New York royalty . This rich boy was slumming it in entertainment for fun while treating me like a sugar mama . How could I stand for that ? The day I cut him off , he was still playing victim , soaked like a drowned rat . " If I'd told you I was rich , you wouldn't have looked at me twice . " That wasn't the point . Whatever the reason , people shouldn't start relationships with lies . Compared to his drama and heartbreak , I was as calm as if I'd missed some insignificant investment opportunity . There were plenty of pretty , obedient men out there . Lose one , and thousands more would take his place . I nodded at Luke , very generous . " The last one wasn't well - behaved . This one's more obedient . " We could actually discuss this so peacefully , like the divorce and destruction were from another lifetime . Luke's expression relaxed slightly , still making his calm assessment . " Looks pretty but useless . " He had this confident look , like he was saying - Leah , play around all you want . You don't mean it . After what you went through with me , you can't seriously care about these losers . This relationship lasted quite a while . Long enough that Luke kept asking , " Why haven't you broken up yet ? " Still with that same sinug , know it all attitude , like my dating life was just me acting out and I'd get over it soon . I'd had enough . " Are you insane ? " He was completely shameless and guilt - free . " Yeah , lovesick . " I didn't pay attention to his feelings . A divorced man stalking his ex - wife like this was just embarrassing . her Women My Smart House Was Cheating On Mel 20.4 % Chapter 10 Sometimes he'd call in the middle of the night , ruining my sleep just to ask when I was coming back to Manhattan . Maybe midnight makes people more honest - his nighttime apologies seemed more genuine . Not like his fake daytime act . A few times his voice trembled as he said , word by word , " Leah , I regret it . " Then the next day he'd act like nothing happened . Occasionally I'd get calls from his mother . Her tone was always flat . " Luke's hurt . Are you coming to Manhattan to see him ? " Before I could answer , she'd continue talking to herself . " It's fine if you don't come . He won't die . " I didn't care what happened in his life . My life was back on track - my company was growing , I had close friends and charming lovers . I wasn't losing sleep over anything anymore . For a long time after that , Luke and I maintained this weird balance . He could fly to New York or go back to Manhattan whenever he wanted . I wouldn't interfere at all . I knew what he was waiting for . He was waiting for the day I'd " come to my senses " and return to his trap . But Luke - people don't make the same mistake twice . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!