Back in Time: Unshackling From Love

Chapter 6

“The Miller family hasn’t reached the point for you to leave with nothing,” Jerome said in response to Mikayla’s puzzled expression.

“I’ll have Mike draft a new agreement to provide you with some compensation.”

“No need,” Mikayla refused. “I didn’t marry you for your money.”

She didn’t lack money. Besides the shares her grandfather had left her, she could earn on her own.

She insisted on marrying Jerome because she was blinded by love.

Jerome said firmly, “I don’t care what you want. But to keep things good for both of us, the divorce paper will be changed the way I want it.”

Mikayla thought he was probably concerned that people would hear he left his ex–wife with nothing, consequently hurting his reputation.

Mikayla gave up arguing. “Fine, it’s up to you. See you at City Hall tomorrow.”

After saying this, Mikayla walked out and resumed packing her things.

Outside the door, Jerome frowned once again.

He wondered if Mikayla really called him just to talk about the divorce.

Once the matter was discussed, she promptly closed the door without saying much.

It was so different from when she used to talk a lot around him and ask him to go for walks together. On top of that, she used to like finding various reasons to be around when he was handling work affairs.

He wouldn’t be so opposed to coming home if she could remain quiet and trouble–free like this.

of Mikayla’s motives, as long as she truly agreed to the divorce

go pay respects to Grandpa. It’s just for a day! I swear I won’t disrupt your wedding to Kylie! If

Milaula

Chapter 6.

harm Kylie!”

a dagger had pierced her heart.

scream and jolted upright from the

both unfamiliar and yet strangely familiar, she breathed

had been a few days since her rebirth, yet she still constantly dreamed of her past life. The anguish and hopelessness preceding her

matter what, she didn’t want to relive those days.

of bed, freshened herself, and headed

et 9:00-

wasn’t open. Jerome

numerous young couples

so joyfully embarking on their journey, Mikayla couldn’t help but reminisce about the time when she

with excitement and thrill, she eagerly joined the early morning

joy was unaffected, even as Jerome arrived around noon, wearing a cold

day onward. Little did she know,

sat in the car, calmly looking straight ahead. He never believed that Mikayla would divorce him. After all, he

being fooled, he had people check the surroundings and Mikayla’s activities in the past few days. The reports verified that both City Hall and

state.

mind as he caught a glimpse of

him, and Mikayla managed both. She had only herself to

for business hours, Mikayla lowered her head, sent a message, and

then walked in.