A Love as Restless as the Wind novel

---- Chapter 19 Clifford stared at Tessa's angry face, but said nothing in return. A faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips. Tessa only grew more frustrated at his expression." Clifford, we're divorced. Stop harassing me. If you keep this up, I won't be able to keep my cafe open." Clifford stood there with his head lowered, like a student being scolded. ''Tess, I'm not going to pursue anyone else. I'll only ever pursue you, just like I did in the beginning." She froze.

It was true that he didn't know how to pursue someone. He had always been clumsy and possessive. He used his status as the Jones family heir to drive away anyone who came near her. That was exactly what had drawn her to him back then -his awkward but earnest devotion . She thought he'd always love only her like that. But who would've guessed that even someone like him could hurt her so deeply? "Clifford, don't do this," she said, sneering.

"I've made myself very clear that there's no going back." She added, "Edison and I are getting married. So please, stop interfering in our lives." ---- "Getting married?" Clifford felt as if he'd plunged into a frozen lake, his very being shattered into fragments. "Are you getting married ?" He took a step forward and grabbed her wrist so hard it felt like he might snap it. She winced and gritted her teeth. "Yes. We're getting married. So stop showing up here. Just leave us alone! " "No.

I won't let that happen!" He yanked her into his arms and kissed her fiercely. No matter how hard she struggled or how much she scratched and bit, he refused to let go. His lips crashed against hers with desperate force, like he was trying to fuse her into his very bones. "Clifford, you're insane!" "Yes, I'm insane. I went insane the moment I lost you. " The familiar scent of cold pine surrounded Tessa, seeping into her lungs, her chest, and her bones.

Clifford pressed a kiss to her neck, his eyes darkening with desire as they fell on the strap of her dress, barely clinging to her shoulder. "Everything that happened... It was all my fault. I never should've divided my love and let anyone else come between us. ---- "Tess, just give me a chance. I swear I won't do it again. I'll be the Clifford who only loves you forever." Tears welled in Tessa's eyes.

She fought to break free, trying not to throw up from the overwhelming wave of nausea rising in her chest. But the more she struggled, the tighter he held her. "Tessa!" Edison's voice rang out. "Edison!" Tessa cried out, her voice trembling. Edison landed a punch squarely on Clifford, knocking him slightly off, but not enough to make him let go. He grabbed Clifford's wrist and twisted it violently. A sickening crack sounded, and Clifford's joint dislocated on the spot.

Edison pulled Tessa behind him, shielding her. His expression was dark. He draped his jacket over her shoulders and wrapped her tightly in his arms. " Tessa, it's okay now. You're safe. "Just go home and don't look back. I'll take care of everything here, alright?" He shoved the car keys into her hand. "Go on. Be good. Tessa nodded while hugging herself tightly before running out the door. Edison didn't relax until he saw her car pull away. Then he turned back toward Clifford. His expression