Scarlett POV
“Jaxen, we got married because we both wanted to. We divorced the same way. There was never any of the drama you’re talking about. You hit your head in the crash.”
I sat on the edge of the bed, ready to have an actual conversation.
Obviously, that was the only plan I had intended.
The curve of Jaxen’s lips suggested a smile, though it lacked any true amusement.
“Scarlett, when are you going to understand I felt nothing for you anymore? I won’t tolerate a single thing from you. And I won’t go easy.”
I stared at him. “Have you ever thought about acting? All that emotion’s wasted on a screen.”
Putting the sarcasm aside, I returned my attention to the main point.
“I’m not playing games. I’ve got somewhere to be later. Rest. I’ll come by again.”
He studied the seriou
