After the Last Tear: Rising from the Ashes of a Broken Marriage By Cassila K

Chapter 12

Elaine was surprised this was why Alistair had shown up in the middle of the night. So he'd only just found the divorce certificate.

She didn't know whether to feel encouraged that he'd rushed over to confront her despite the hour, or disappointed that he'd only now discovered the document she'd deliberately left in plain sight in his car.

Taking a deep breath to steady herself, You signed the divorce papers yourself."

Alistair froze for a moment, instinctively wanting to argue. He had no memory of signing anything like that.

But then realization struck him like a lightning bolt. "That... document you handed me months ago?!"

barely audible laugh through the phone,

never agreed to this!" he snapped. "You had no right

such an intense reaction. She waited silently for his outburst to subside before responding quietly, "I tried to tell you, Alistair. You're the one who said nothing matters except

Nothing else mattered.Not Vivian. Not

were supposed to be. He didn't want to divorce her.Alistair needed a wife to keep his

of women who'd love to be Mrs. Chase," Elaine said quietly. "You never needed me specifically, did you? Since all you wanted was someone to satisfy your sake, wouldn't Vivian-the woman carrying your child-be the perfect candidate? I'm

realize he'd spoken his thoughts aloud, but still never give up. "I never said

made you think I'd

tried to