The CEO's Hidden Love: Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires novel Chapter 1702

If Aurora hadn't insisted on breaking down the barriers between them, if she hadn't insisted on being with him, maybe Craig wouldn't have to look down in front of his friends and colleagues now.

Even if he didn't say it, Aurora knew.

Craig, a guy who cared so much about how others perceived him, would rather suffer in silence than have people gossiping about him behind his back.

If only...

If only it had never started.

"Please, don't do this... Aurora, I know I shouldn't have said those things. I really know I was wrong," Craig blurted out, reaching instinctively for Aurora's hand.

She pulled away.

"Let's end this without making it ugly, okay?" Aurora's voice was calm and gentle, free from harshness, even at this moment.

After all, they had loved each other once, gotten married, and even had a child together.

There was no need to become enemies.

She didn't want that.

"I don't want a fight."

"Then agree to the divorce. We can go our separate ways. I promise I won't make things difficult for you with my parents. As for the kid... we can figure out visitation. We can sit down and discuss it all."

Aurora just wanted the divorce.

Craig's brow furrowed, and his voice was hoarse, "You really won't give me another chance? Just one more. I promise I'll never make you uncomfortable like this again!"

"I've made up my mind."

Aurora repeated, "Craig, I've made up my mind."

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