Chapter 6 Jeff's voice was hoarse , his eyes bloodshot . He seemed to have finally realized that Helen had left him for good this time . Jeff stumbled back into his apartment , and the moment he opened the door , he caught a familiar scent . The sweet aroma of beef stew hit him like a lightning bolt . It was Helen's signature dish . His heart jumped , a flash of joy lighting up his eyes . " Helen? You're home ? " He practically ran into the kitchen , hope and excitement written all over his face . But the moment he saw who was actually there , he froze as the smile drained from his face . It wasn't her . Larissa , in a silky white nightgown , was calmly stirring a pot on the stove . She turned to him with a sweet smile the second she noticed him .. " Hey , you're back . " All of Jeff's hope evaporated in an instant . His face went cold . " I thought you left . " He clearly remembered personally seeing Larissa onto her flight . " I'm back again , " she said while stepping closer , her delicate fingers brushing his chest . " I hated being away from you ... I wanna be with you . This time, I'm staying for good . " She lifted her chin , her eyes gleaming with determination . " Let's get married . " Jeff looked at her as if she'd just told a bad joke and shoved her away . " Get married ? Who the hell do you think you are ? " Her expression fell . " What do you mean ? " Jeff's voice was icy . " Listen closely : I'm remarrying Helen . I'll never marry you . " " No , that's impossible ! " Larissa screamed . " You dumped her so many times for me ! And now you act like you care ? " A flicker of discomfort passed over his face before hardening into a sharper , colder expression . " I only divorced Helen to protect your reputation , not because I loved you . If you hadn't kept latching on to me , Helen wouldn't have left Larissa's face went pale , then flushed bright red . " You're lying ! If that's true , why did you keep divorcing and remarrying her ? " " Because Jeff paused , his eyes momentarily distant . " Because I promised her ... " Right then , he realized that the only person he really cared about was Helen , the one who always waited for him to come home Larissa laughed suddenly , sharp and grating . " How long are you gonna keep pretending ? " She stepped closer . " Who's the one holding me in the office , kissing me ? Who's the one rushing back every time you get Chapter 6 +25 BONUS divorced ? " Stop lying to yourself . You've always loved me ! " Jeff grabbed her wrist with a force that could have crushed bone . " Shut up ! " " Hit a nerve , huh ? Feeling guilty ? " Larissa tried to hide her pain , venom in her eyes . " Now that Helen couldn't stand your hypocrisy and left , you suddenly pretend to be a devoted husband ? I'm glad she left ! You deserve it ! " She yelled hysterically , " I hope you never find her again ! " Jeff's eyes were red , and he raised his hand , slapping her hard . The sharp smack echoed through the empty villa . Larissa staggered back , hands over her face in disbelief . " Did you just hit me? " " I warned you , " Jeff hissed , his voice cold and terrifying . " If you hadn't pushed Helen over and over , she wouldn't have left . "