Chapter 4 " I'm afraid now isn't a good time , " Christina dismissed her outright . " What is it ? I can pass the message along . " Silvana bit her lip . Her calm demeanor was little more than a performance -in truth , she still cared . She was only pretending to be strong . Noticing her silence , Christina continued , " Ms. Mendoza , if you're planning something , a word of advice - give it up . You've signed the divorce papers . It's a bit late to change your mind , don't you think ? " I grew up with Ken , and I know him better than anyone . What about you ? Do you even know him ? Did he ever take you to see his family ? didn't think so . Do you want to know why he never brought you home ? Because they would never have accepted you . " I turned him down when he asked me to be with him , so he chose you out of spite . You were the placeholder . These past three years you've had were nothing but a mistake , and it's time to fix it . Don't call again , and don't try to reach out with some pathetic excuse . " Silvana didn't respond . It was true - she knew nothing about Kendrick's family . There had been times she was curious , but given the complicated state of her own , she hadn't even told her parents when they married . As for his family ... Insecurity about her own background had kept her from asking , and he had never volunteered anything . So , it had always remained unspoken . Christina ended the call , and Silvana didn't try again . She took a few steadying breaths and then phoned Kendrick's driver , Irving Hubbard . " Hello , Irving . It's Silvana . Are you free to come to Serenity Estates to 0.00 % 15.530 Chapter 4 collect Kendrick's things ? " 20chers " Hello , Ms. Mendoza . I'll need to check with Mr. Villarreal first , " Irving replied . Hearing the hesitation in his tone , she offered politely , " Or if you prefer , just give me an address . I can have everything delivered . It might save you a trip . " " Well ... " " Can't you ? " " I'm afraid I can't disclose any address without Mr. Villarreal's consent . I hope you understand , Ms. Mendoza . It's a matter of privacy . " Irving's voice remained respectful , tinged with caution , as though worried he might offend her . Silvana couldn't help but wonder if Kendrick was afraid she'd bother him if she knew where he was . " Of course . I understand . Please check with him , " she said . It didn't take long for Irving to call back . " Ms. Mendoza , " he said , still impeccably polite , " Mr. Villarreal said there's nothing important there . If you don't wish to keep the items , you may throw them away . " For a moment , Silvana's chest tightened . " He said that? " " Yes . " " Alright . I see . Thank you . " A wave of bitterness washed over Silvana after she hung up decisively . No matter how much she tried to convince herself she was unbothered by the divorce , the truth was - she still cared . After all , they had been married for three years . If she'd felt nothing for him , she wouldn't have 27.68 % 15.53 Chapter 4 shared so many days and nights with him . She dealt with Kendrick's belongings , left Serenity Estates , and moved back to the apartment she'd lived in before their marriage . The Vouchers On her first day back , her phone rang - Kendrick's name flashing across the screen . For a second , she just stared , wondering if it was some kind of illusion . After a hesitant moment , she finally answered , her voice soft . " Hello ? " " You called earlier . What about ? " Kendrick's deep , mellow voice came through . Silvana replied flatly , " Nothing important . " " I sent Irving back to Serenity Estates this morning , " Kendrick said . She remained silent . He continued , " You're selling the apartment ? " He was well - informed indeed . Since the apartment was hers now , she could do as she pleased with it . Besides , she had done nothing wrong throughout their marriage . There was no reason to hide anything from him . " Yes , " she answered plainly . " Where will you live ? " " I have a place . " " You don't like Serenity Estates ? But you said you loved the environment there . " His tone was even , giving away nothing . It was true - she had said that once , casually . She was surprised that he even remembered . 50.36 % 15.53 Chapte Taking a deep breath , she said , " Not anymore . " After a pause , she added . " I called earlier to ask what you wanted me to do with the things you left behind . But I've already taken care of them . I don't think we need to be in contact anymore . " " As you wish . " Maybe it was her imagination - but for a moment , Kendrick almost sounded angry . Yes , it must have been her imagination . *** Kendrick ended the call first . He tossed his phone onto the desk , his expression darkening , the air around him growing heavy and tense . He pinched the bridge of his nose with his slender , pale fingers , a faint , inexplicable irritation tightening in his chest . Irving , standing off to the side , felt the pressure weighing on him so great that his eyelids twitched nervously . And of course , the source of his distress was obvious . That morning , he had gone to Serenity Estates and discovered the apartment had already been listed for sale online . He reported it to Kendrick immediately . Ever since , Kendrick had been in a foul mood . But of course , he didn't dare to ask why . Kendrick lit a cigarette and took a slow drag , his brow furrowed . Smoke curled and drifted in the air , softening the sharp lines of his features , making his thoughts impossible to read . " Mr. Villarreal ... " Irving ventured cautiously . " What would you like to do about the apartment ? Should I speak with Ms. Mendoza ? " 70 82 % 15:53 Chapter 4 Kendrick flicked the ash from his cigarette . " No need . I gave her the apartment . She can do as she pleases with it . " Irving fell silent . 283 Vout hers After a while , the visible irritation on Kendrick's face faded . He asked , his voice devoid of emotion , " Do you know where she's living now ? " 195,06 %