Chapter 16 He Made His Choice Kelly's POV +25 BONUS I don't intend to hurt him but I need to shove the truth into his face so he'd realize what's the problem . So he'd know what went wrong . " Are you okay , Miss ? " I languidly turned to Luke driving in the driver's seat , " Do you think I can forget him ? " " You will if you want , Miss, " he answered without taking his eyes off the road . I smiled . Luke had been my driver for almost two years . He should be the one who knew best what was really going on between Pierce and me . And for me , he was also a reliable friend . When we reached the condo unit , he opened the door for me . I went straight to the kitchen to about to go to my room , I saw Luke talking to someone behind the half - closed door . " I will keep her safe , Sir , " Luke said and slightly bowed his head . drink water and when I was ་ ཅང་ ད་ ནང་ ། ཏང་ ན་ The person outside tapped Luke's shoulder and y heart skipped a beat after seeing a familiar hand with two rings on the ring finger . It was a wedding ring . His and mine wedding ring . I turned my back when Luke closed the door . I was about to go to my room Miss . " " Mr. Anderson brought food , " Later , " I answered shortly and went to my room . I locked the door and sat on the bed . I palmed my face and shook my head . W - Why was Pierce still wearing that ? We were divorced . Keeping those rings couldn't make any sense . He already made his choice when he asked for a divorce . He chose Lexi , instead of me . I went to the bedside table and opened the cabinet . The papers about the assets I got from the divorce were here . Even my passport was here . Once I get the chance , I will leave the country . Yes , I wouldn't deny I was a coward . And I knew Pierce wouldn't stop . Sometimes he was more like a spoilt boy in our relationship . But this time , I had to leave him , for my baby . My resignation letter was ready , just waiting for a proper moment , a proper excuse , I would quietly leave this land where I had left countless memories . After all the intimate moments we've had for the past three years , I couldn't come back to the position of his best friend , to watch how sweet he would be with Lexi . That would be enough to kill my life . I had to leave him so that I could focus on my baby . I pulled myself up and took my dress off . I let it fall on the floor as I stared at my own reflection in the mirror in front of me . I was about to take my underwear off when I heard something bump into the glass door . I jumped in shock and I screamed when I saw something floating in the air . " Luke ' " I called for help as I grabbed the comforter and covered my n * ked body before Luke entered the room " The drone ! " I pointed it to him and he quickly walked straight to the balcony trying to reach a drone flying away . He cursed and locked the glass door . He walked towards me and helped me up My hands are trembling in combined fear and anger " Let's go somewhere safe , miss " " W - Where ? " He paused and looked at me . " To Mr. Anderson's house " I gasped and immediately shook my head " No , Luke " Chapter 16 Ho Mode His Choice +25 BONUS " I would rather you be angry with me , Miss , than let you sleep in a place you'll feel unsafe . " I pressed my lips together as I couldn't find a word to say . He let me sit on the couch and brought me water . " Drink first . Allow me to touch your things . I'll get you clothes . " I looked up at him and nodded . I sipped on the cold water when he walked towards my room . I tightened my grip on the glass as I looked around me , scared that something would pop up again . Luke drove to Pierce's house . The guard immediately allowed us in . Luke accompanied me to the entrance of the house . He rang the bell and in less than 2 minutes , someone opened the door . I was expecting Pierce but it wasn't him . Lexi wearing Pierce's t - shirt opened the door and behind her was Pierce who was fixing his belt . I froze on the doorstep , standing like a snowman . I felt cold . My heart sank and my insides were empty . I feel nothing but burning rage . " K - Kelly … " Pierce saw me but I quickly turned my back on him and walked away . " Kelly , wait- " " Pierce , are you choosing her over me ? " I stopped and slowly looked back . I stared at the man standing a few meters between me and Lexi . He kept on looking at me and Lexi alternatively with pain and confusion in his eyes . " Lex , please … " he pleaded . " No , Pierce . If you take another step , you're not having your chance with me , " Lexi said with confidence . Pierce shook his head and then he looked at me . His eyes were begging me to stay . Of course , he would always make me do what he wanted just so everything would turn out the way he wanted . " Let's leave , Luke , " I ordered as I turned back to the car . I heard Pierce calling me but he's not taking another step . He was afraid to lose Lexi so much that he chose to lose me . Of course ! I know who he would choose . It's Lexi . It's always Lexi . Luke thought I'd be safe here but he was wrong . Among all the places in this world , this is where I'm in great danger . As soon as the car started moving , tears rolled down my cheeks . I started crying in silence until I couldn't take it anymore . I burst into tears and poured all my heart into painful cries . Luke was silently driving beside me , completely ignoring my loud sobs My shoulders were shaking as I covered my face with my palm . I thought I wouldn't cry again . I thought I already accepted the fact that he would never choose me but I was wrong It's so d * mn painful to watch him choose her over me I was so stupid for looking back and hoping that he would follow me I was so stupid and helpless . I never learned I should learn !