Chapter 4 : From This Moment On , I No Longer Love You Sonya tried to shake off Julians grip , but he held her from behind . She bit him , and he pinched her chin . Then , he shoved her into the car and told the driver to go . The driver knew Sonya . He glanced in the rearview mirror , sensing the tension . Butler , Julians crazy ! Please let me out ! Sonya pleaded . Miss Ella … Whos your boss , huh ? Who pays your salary ? The driver assumed it was a lovers quarrel . Fearing involvement , he quickly drove off . Sonya , unable to escape , gradually calmed down . Julian , Im not going to argue or fight with you . Weve broken up . Theres no need to do that ! Julians face was livid . Broken up ? Hah , I dont agree ! Youre about to marry Seraphina . Cant you just leave me alone ? No ! You ! Julian pulled Sonya close , whispering fiercely in her ear , Didnt you want to have my child ? Ill grant your wish . Julian ! You bastard ! Sonya slapped him . A sharp sound filled the silent car . Julian stared at her , incredulous . You … you hit me ? Sonyas eyes welled but she bit her lip , refusing to cry . up , This was the man shed loved for eight years , and now he was like a stranger to her . He didnt even have the most basic respect for her ! Julian , what am I Or a to you ? A free housekeeper ? Or a cheap prostitute ? Julian was furious because of the slap . Turns our you know your place . Housekeeper or prostitute , it was your choice . Dont blame anyone but yourself for being so pathetic . Sonya stared at Julian for a long time , then gave a self deprecating laugh . Youre right . I am pathetic . I deserve it . You want to marry me ? Keep dreaming . I dont now . I know youre jealous of Seraphina . Do you No. You … you … hold a candle to her ? Sonya grew calmer , while Julian grew more frantic . Tam This Moment On , IN … I slept with you for free for eight years . Do you think any other man will want you ? So , Im trash in your eyes ? Julian gritted his teeth . Yes , youre trash ! Sonya nodded . In that moment , she was profoundly clear sighted . She finally saw Julian for who he was . Eight years wasnt a short time , but she had many more eights years . more With that thought , Sonya laughed . What are you laughing about ? Julian asked through gritted teeth . Sonya looked at him with a smile on her face . Julian , from this moment on , I no longer love you . Julian fell silent . Sonya had threatened to break up with him many times , but never said she didnt love him . Butler , please pull over , Sonya said to the driver . The driver , who hadnt dared to speak , hesitated . Miss Ella , were on the highway …. Sonya wouldnt risk her safety for this . Then lets wait until we get off the highway . At that moment , Julians phone rang . His face , previously filled with rage , softened at the sight of Seraphinas name . She said she was at the film set , surrounded by reporters , and needed him to pick her up . Okay , Im coming ! Julian hung up and asked the driver to drive north at the next fork in the road . Sonya frowned . Her house was in the south . Butler , please exit the highway first and let me out . Pull over and let her out , Julian snapped . The driver hesitated . But this is the highway … I said pull over ! The driver had no choice but to stop on the emergency lane . Julian pushed Sonya out of the car . She stood there , realizing her bag was still inside . She looked back ; the car was already speeding away …. It was rush hour. Cars whizzed by on the highway . Sonya walked along the edge towards the next exit , horns blaring behind her . Some drivers rolled down their windows to yell at her . It took her over an hour to get off the highway . With no phone or money , she had to walk home . The night air was cold . She wrapped her coat tighter . Fewer cars were on the road . Around a corner , she encountered a drunk man who tried to grab her . She ran , teeth gritted. She tripped , scraping her knee . Too afraid to stop , she limped on until shed lost him . Her house was was in the suburbs . By the time she arrived , dawn was breaking . → 11505 was 100 % Soft light spilled from her house . She paused , then knocked , Seraphina answered the door Seraphina was wearing a low cut camisole , her hair bene , the groped when the von Sage You just got back ? Sonya frowned . Why was Seraphina in her house ? What are you doing here ? Seraphina blinked . Julian brought me here . Sonya bypassed her and entered , seeing Julian walking out the kitchen . He was carrying a steaming bowl of tomato and egg noodles . He could cook ? She didnt even know that . One time , she had a fever and was drenched in sweat . Julian came home late from work , complaining about being hungry and asking her to cook for him . She said helplessly , If you dont like takeout , learn to cook . You dont want to starve yourself when Im not around . He hugged her , acting like a spoiled child.I wont learn . Youll cook for me forever . Thinking about it , Sonya sighed . Seraphina was his princess ; she was his housekeeper . After all , who would cook for their housekeeper ? Julian glanced coldly at Sonya , then led Seraphina to the living room . He placed the noodles on the table , then got a pillow for Seraphina . I dont feel like eating , Seraphina pouted . You have to eat . Breakfast is important . Julian fed Seraphina a spoonful of noodles . Seraphina ate a bite , shaking her head . Its too salty . Really ? Julian tasted it . Ill make another one . Without a word , he went back to the kitchen . Sonya was exhausted and just wanted to sleep . Dragging herself to the bedroom , she found her bed unmade , her pillow on the floor , and a chair . Seraphinas clothes hanging in her closet . Her own clothes were tossed on Olivorppressing her anger , she went downstairs . Who slept in my bedroom last night ? Julian glanced at her . Seraphinas going to stay here . This is my home . Did I agree ? Julian frowned . Its my house . My say is final . Sonya stiffened . That was true . The house was Julians . After college , she rented an apartment , but Julian said it was too small and uncomfortable . He insisted she move in with him . Although she didnt pay rent , she covered the household expenses . She didnt owe him anything . Julian and I plan to renovate this house . We can leave a room at Sonya . for you , though . Seraphina smiled Sonya grabbed her suitcase from the closet , packed her things , and went downstairs to leave . Sonya , I have no patience for you . If you leave with your stuff now , were really over . No turning back . Julian gritted his teeth . Sonya reached the foyer . Turning back, she looked directly at Julian , placing her house keys on the shoe rack . Im glad we could end this without drama . house keys on the shoe rack . Im glad we could end this without drama . 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