Chapter 1 .
Chapter 1 After leaving the police station , Mandy slumped into the passenger seat , still sniffling with puffy red eyes .
I was beyond arguing at this point and was about to start the car when she grabbed my arm with surprising force .
Ignoring me completely , she turned to Luke and whimpered , Luke , Im scared .
You know I hate riding with anyone else driving .
Her face was blotchy from crying , the perfect picture of helplessness .
I wrenched my arm free .
Then get out .
The atmosphere in the car instantly turned arctic .
Mandy burst into theatrical sobs , tears streaming down her face.
From the backseat , Lukes voice cut through the air like ice .
Seriously , Yvonne ? Would it kill you to show some compassion ? You know about her trauma with her brother .
Have a heart , for once .
Fine , Ill drive , he snapped , yanking my door open so forcefully that the winter air rushed in.
I shivered involuntarily .
I remained seated , meeting his gaze in silent defiance .
Luke , usually so level headed , was now unrecognizable .
He roughly unbuckled my seatbelt and practically dragged me out of the car .
I stumbled , barely catching myself on one knee before hitting the ground .
He slid into the drivers seat without so much as a glance in my direction , then gently stroked Mandys hair .
Stop crying .
Ill take you home first .
Youre always so good to me , Luke , she purred , shooting me a triumphant look .
Luke called over his shoulder , Youre a grown woman , figure it out yourself.
Ill be home after I drop Mandy off .
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They drove away , leaving me standing there in disbelief .
Through the rear window , I watched as Mandy leaned over to plant a kiss on Lukes cheek .
My phone vibrated , and I fumbled to answer it with numb fingers .
Yvonne , have you seen Gavins photos ? Gavin my arranged marriage prospect .
The man my family had chosen .
Tall , striking , well built , with the kind of presence that commanded attention .
My mothers voice radiated relief .
Finally , youre being sensible .
Your father isnt getting any younger , and hes been so disappointed since you ran away .
Its good youre coming home at last .
I stared at the moths circling the streetlight , memories flooding back unbidden .
Id fled home years ago to escape precisely this kind of life .
Meeting Luke had felt like divine intervention .
Seven years together .
Id supported him while he built his business empire .
Because he always said the timing isnt right , Id endured multiple abortions .
Id been so foolishly convinced his love was enough .
But now ? I couldnt stomach even the smallest betrayal .
18:22 Backup Girl No More : Adios To My V Card and My First Love
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