Out of Ashes Into His Heart

Gavin's pupils contracted sharply, his expression growing terrifyingly cold.

I was still reeling from the shock, unable to comprehend how things had escalated

so quickly.

"Tom, I'm warning you, some jokes aren't to be made." His gaze was fixed on

Tom, cold and piercing.

Tom chuckled lightly, then reached up to ruffle my hair. "You go inside first. I'll talk to him."

I looked up at him, confused, not knowing what he intended to do.

But my hesitation was misinterpreted.

He smiled and winked, tightening his arm around my shoulder. "Be good. Don't worry. He can't beat me."

I remained silent.

The intimacy in his words and gestures felt like thunder in my ears.

I was stunned, and even more so, I could see Gavin visibly shaking with rage.

His hand at his side clenched into a fist, the veins in his arm bulging beneath his shirt.

The two of them locked eyes with sparks flying between them.

It was then that I finally understood Tom's plan.

He had said he had a way.

But I never imagined his solution would be this.

This was a total mess.

How could Gavin believe this?

But to my surprise, he actually did believe it.

"When did this happen?" He gritted his teeth, his words appearing like they were forced through clenched jaws.

The long, empty hallway felt suffocating, the tension in the air unbearable. The two of them stood facing each other by the elevator, like taut bows ready to snap, their energy clashing.

Tom tilted his head, smiling as he asked, "What do you mean? Are you asking when I started liking her? Or when we got together?"

Gavin's teeth ground together, gnashing like nails on a chalkboard. "Tom! Are you out of your mind? Do you not know who she is? She's my wife!"

"And who is she exactly? Why don't you tell me?" Tom asked, his tone turning colder as he stopped smiling.

His gaze bored into Gavin's. "On your wedding day, you left her alone at the ceremony, making her the laughingstock of the whole city, while you went off to be with your ex-girlfriend. Did you think about who she was then?"

"When her mother died because of your and Mandy's actions, and she was left crying in the mourning hall by herself, did you think about who she was then?"

"Tell me what does she mean to you? Is she just a disposable object? A person you can turn cold or warm at will? Or a pet you can call on and dismiss as you please? Gavin! Now you have the gall to ask me who she is?"

"You crazy bastard!" With that last insult, Gavin's fist flew toward Tom's face.

I couldn't help but gasp, unable to understand why Tom, who could easily avoid it, let Gavin land the punch.

"Tom, whatever happens between us is a matter for our marriage. It has nothing to do with you!"

Tom's face was knocked to the side by the blow, but he lifted his gaze to meet Gavin's with an icy stare, his tongue touching the spot where he was hit, a cold smile on his lips. "Back at the hospital, I warned you. If you dared to walk away, you'd regret it. Gavin, I gave you a chance, but you didn't take it."

"Tom! You bastard!" Gavin's eyes were murderous as he grabbed Tom's collar, ready to strike again.

But this time, Tom was prepared. He tilted his head, dodging Gavin's punch and swiftly delivering a powerful kick to his stomach.

With his military training, he made quick work of the fight, leaving Gavin doubled over, unable to stand up straight.

I was completely stunned by the chaos before me.

I had thought Tom was just putting on a show for Gavin, but I never imagined they would actually fight!

"Let's go." Still shaken, he took my hand and confidently led me away, leaving Gavin groaning on the ground, clutching his stomach.

When I realized what had happened, Tom had already pulled me to the door.noveldrama

"Open the door..." A soft, teasing voice sounded above me.

"Ah? Oh..." I quickly fumbled for my keys and unlocked the door.