AUTHOR'S POV

Sharon is found not guilty of direct involvement in Amie's death, but guilty of conspiracy. She was lucky enough to get a lighter sentence, a shorter jail term. Her attorney made sure of that and it was all thanks to her father. Despite how disappointed her father was in everything that she did, she was his daughter after all, his only formidable heir, there was no way he'd cast her aside.

While she served her jail term, counting down to the day she'd finally be out of there, she got divorce papers sent to her.

She had thought that the morning was too cold for the season. Her small cell room suddenly felt small, it felt like it would close in on her and she had put her head in between the gates to breathe when one of the wardens came to get her.

She was seated, handed a pen and before her, on the iron table, sat the divorce letter. The main reason she got herself involved in all these crimes and dirty acts was to avoid Aiden to leave her. It was sad, really, that she worked hard to avoid this only to get it slammed in her face at the end.

Her eyes pricked with tears as she uncapped the pen.

Aiden wasn't even here, she thought. That was how horrible things had become between them. He hadn't even come to visit her once.

Despite his cruelty, it surprised her that she still yearned for him, wanting his hugs and words of assurances. But she could never get those now. The only thing she could get from him was the one sitting before her, an already signed divorce papers.

If she could, she wouldn't sign the papers. Yes, it was all her fault, but despite all she has been through doesn't deserve another chance to show how remorseful she was? But the law required her to sign. They didn't care if she consented or not. It was more about completing the formalities.

Finally, with trembling hands, she scribbled her signature, her shoulders slouching even more.

It was now finally over.

****

Aiden parked by Ana's home.

she has resumed her role in Justin's life, assisting the nanny in caring for her

take care of Justin and return to spend

his way up the driveway, he hoped that he'd still be able to catch her at home. His

pressed the doorbell on the door, and as he waited, his eyes took in the well kept lawn. It

house looked like regular houses, but on the inside was a home. The warmth as he waited for

cozy at his own place. Then he realized he never really had a home. He once did, yes, but that was a long

furrowed as she walked over to

the asylum, she lost so much weight. Now, she seemed to have gained a few pounds and her hair was as glossy as it used to be. She really was getting better and it was

you

ignored the question as

she lowered herself in one of the cushioned

said his

his fingers around his

to be

to why he had visited. "I just came

lips together,

the hands

believe that

out of the country in about an hour. And it's not for a business meeting or vacation

wish you

you know that I still love you. I never stopped loving you, Ana, and I

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