His Mistress is His Ex-Wife
Chapter 128: Act Pitiful

Chapter 128: Act Pitiful

[ No, not tomorrow. We have an agreement. You’ll come to see me when I call for you. It’s part of our arrangement. Remember?]

Athena pursed her lips in annoyance as she read Dominique’s last message.

’This man is trying to use our agreement so that I will obey him. What should I do now? I am supposed to celebrate tonight together with my friends.’

Athena was put in a dilemma. She took her time before responding to Dominique.

They were about to leave when another figure joined them.

"Hubby!"

Everyone turned in the direction of that voice. They saw Sasha approaching Dominique. Sasha had been trying to reach out but Dominique kept ignoring her call. He was also avoiding her in the company.

Now, Sasha has found the right opportunity to approach Dominique. She received a message from Timothy that Dominique attended Melody’s engagement party.

’Right timing! Sasha is here. I have a reason to refuse Dominique.’ Athena smiled at that thought.

[ Your wife is here. You should go home with her so that she won’t suspect us. I’ll see you tomorrow. ]

Athena sent him a message, urging Dominique to be with his wife tonight.

"Hello, Mrs. Smith! It’s nice to see you here." Athena greeted her since Dominique remained quiet.

"Hi, Athena, I’m–" Sasha suddenly stopped mid-sentence when she recognized the man standing next to Lanny.

’Is that Enzo? Sabrina’s brother?! Why is he here? The police should catch him!’

Sasha swiftly seized Dominique’s hand, positioning herself in the middle as a protective gesture towards her husband. She almost had a heart attack when she witnessed Enzo firing at Dominique with his gun.

"Why is he here?" Sasha whispered to Dominique, her voice filled with worry. "We should call the police."

But Dominique frowned in disapproval. Enzo had been cleared of his crime. Dominique chose not to press charges because he didn’t want Enzo to be imprisoned. Sabrina wouldn’t want that to happen. Dominique knew how protective Sabrina was when it came to her family.

"Don’t get involved. Enzo and I already settled things in the past. No need to make a big ruckus here." Dominique warned Sasha.

Feeling a little bit confused with Dominique’s reactions, Sasha tried to understand him. She didn’t want to do something that would offend him further. She was aware that Dominique hadn’t forgiven her yet for what she did to Sabrina.

"Dominique, please go home with me. Let’s talk." Sasha begged him in a low voice.

Dominique maintained his cold demeanor. Then he shifted his gaze from Sasha to Athena. Upon meeting Athena’s gaze, he figured out through her expression that she wanted Dominique to go home with Sasha.

He simply looked down at his phone and saw her message. His interpretation was right! Athena wanted him to accompany Sasha home.

"Fine, let’s go home," Dominique mumbled before turning around.

He didn’t bother to say goodbye to Athena and Enzo. He just walked past them, dragging Sasha with him.

Meanwhile, when Dominique walked away with Sasha, Athena heaved a sigh of relief. This only meant she didn’t have to see him and spend the night with Dominique.

’Thank goodness, Sasha just spared me from a predicament. I can’t take back my words. I was the one who invited Gael for tonight’s celebration. I should be there otherwise, Lanny and Gael might get upset with me.’

However, her heart still clenched as she watched Dominique and Sasha together.

’Damn! Why do I feel like my wound is still fresh? I should have gotten over him already. It’s been five years.’

Athena just shook her head, trying to gather her emotion. She just diverted her attention away from Dominique and Sasha.

"Let’s go," Athena mumbled, casting a look at Lanny.

Enzo and Lanny nodded in response. They just bade goodbye to Ashton before going to the parking lot.

******

[ At Smith Mansion... ]

"I’ve missed you!" Sasha softly said in her desperate tone.

She hugged Dominique from behind.

"Let go of me, Sasha," Dominique coldly commanded her.

"Dom, please... don’t be mad at me anymore. I acknowledged my mistake. Please forgive me. Give me a chance."

Sasha moved, facing Dominique as she held his shoulders. "Dominique... I did it because I didn’t want to lose you. I was afraid that you might have a change of heart if ever you learned about her pregnancy. I was selfish."

"Just tell me what you want. I’ll do anything to make it up for you. I only need one chance... to correct everything."

But Dominique just gave her an answer that cut even deeper. "Let’s get divorced."

Sasha’s world stopped when she heard that. She shook her head vehemently in denial.

"No! Dom... I can’t! I don’t want to! I love you... I did everything for you. Please reconsider your decision." She begged as she started to cry.

Dominique stayed silent, having conflicting thoughts. He had to admit that he owed Sasha a lot. She assisted him in his quest for revenge. Her only wish was to become his wife.

But he couldn’t force himself to love her. He only considered her as his friend. He was about to turn around when Sasha screamed at him.

"Don’t you dare walk away from me, Dominique! You don’t know what I’ve endured just to help you! When I said to you that I sacrificed myself... I meant it!" Sasha’s voice trailed off. Her body began to tremble as she recalled the past.

"I was sexually assaulted! And sexually harrassed by Albert Williams!" She revealed to Dominique, making him halt on his steps.

"I became his secretary in exchange for physical pleasure! I managed to gain his trust and was able to help you with your plan because I sacrificed myself."

Dominique looked at her with complicated emotions on his face. "What?! Is that true? Why didn’t you tell me anything?"

"How? How can I say this? I’m too embarrassed to admit it because you might be disgusted with me! I’ve kept this from you because I’m too ashamed. And..." Sasha wasn’t able to continue her words as she burst into tears.

She slumped her body on the couch, sobbing wildly. She covered her face using both hands. She didn’t have a choice but to reveal this. She needed to play a victim so that Dominique would change his mind. She wanted him to pity her and feel more indebted to her so that he would never divorce her.

"He touched me several times! I couldn’t say no because I was afraid to lose my job. You are relying on me at that time. I got close to Albert to know Sabrina’s schedule and routine. I became your eyes... your spy within the Williams Family."

"Now, that you’ve achieved your goal... are you going to throw me away as well? Dominique... I’m a broken woman now! I don’t deserve any man... I only want you. Because I endured those nightmares in order to assist you."

"If you’re going to leave me now... then I have no reason to keep living. I’ll join Sabrina... if that’s the only way I can make amends for my sin. I’m prepared to die right here!" Sasha threatened him, using her own life as leverage.

Without hesitation, Sasha headed to the kitchen to grab a knife. However, before her hand could touch the kitchen knife, Dominique captured her wrist using his left hand.

He chased after her. He couldn’t bear to witness another person committing suicide in front of him. This was all his fault.

’I ruined Sabrina’s life. I ruined Sasha’s life. This is all my fault. This is all because of me. Because of my revenge.’ Dominique started to blame himself. He felt responsible for everything.

He didn’t expect Sasha to make those sacrifices for him. He felt sorry and guilty for her. How could he allow himself to hurt Sasha? He had failed to rescue and protect Sabrina, but this time, he was determined not to make the same mistake. Sasha was his dear childhood friend.

"I’m sorry, Sasha. I’m so sorry. I didn’t know what you’ve been through. It was all my fault. I’m sorry."

As Dominique apologized, Sasha continued to sob and weep in his arms.

"Please don’t leave me, Dom. You are the only person I have now. I can forget those things... as long as you are with me. I know... I don’t deserve you... after what happened to me. I let Albert use my body... he defiled me... I feel so dirty, Dom... If not for you... I should have killed myself before."

"You are the only reason why I still want to keep living. Please don’t leave me. Just be my husband... and stay by my side."

Dominique could only nod as he wrapped his left arm around her. He didn’t want to be selfish, not after what he had learned. He couldn’t bring himself to divorce Sasha.

"Alright. I won’t file for divorce. I’m so sorry," he murmured, gently stroking her back in an effort to comfort her.

Sasha smiled triumphantly when she heard that. She just buried her face on his chest as she savored his warm embrace.