Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 860:

Earlier, Marissa had been the one pushing for divorce. Now, Connor seemed even more eager than she was. He held her hand tightly and pulled her along at a pace that caused her to stagger slightly behind him.

When they reached his car, he opened the passenger door and gently but firmly guided her inside. Then, without waiting for Marc and Terry, he started the car and drove away from Daniels Manor.

Connor remained silent, yet his actions were resolute. Marissa could sense the simmering anger beneath his composed exterior.

The atmosphere between them grew thick with tension. As the engine roared to life, Marissa cast a quiet glance in his direction, sighing softly but choosing not to break the silence. She understood the source of his anger.

It wasn’t every day a man found himself with two children who had been conceived by others, especially when their mother was a woman he didn’t love. Any man in his position would feel wronged and deeply unsettled.

Marissa had resolved to divorce him because of this issue, and naturally, he felt more aggrieved and vexed.

the

she empathized with his feelings, her decision remained firm. Perhaps she might have shown more tolerance

him. However, the matter involved her sister, and Marissa knew she couldn’t afford to extend her compassion to him. So, she kept her silence, believing it to be the

had been left behind, were convinced that Connor’s anger was directed at Marissa’s perceived heartlessness.

car, trailing behind Connor’s vehicle as

into a thin line. His gaze was fixed intently on the road ahead as the car

at the courthouse in just thirty minutes. Upon reaching their destination, Connor swiftly exited the vehicle and circled to the passenger side to

to grasp her hand firmly and lead her briskly toward

had submitted their divorce application, completed the necessary paperwork, and were handed the decrees

her. She had steeled herself for this moment, but she never imagined it would unfold so

their marriage had been. Back then, Connor had practically abducted her, dragging her to City Hall