Facade of Love

Chapter 219 Really?

The best thing to do in situations like this was to just say no. I mean, there was no way I could change Idris’s mind anyway.

Emily’s mouth hung open for a second before she found her words. “Yvette, are you still upset with Christina?”

I was at a loss for words, my hand instinctively going to my forehead. “No, Sister–in–law, I swear I’m not.” I took a breath before continuing, “The truth is, Idris and I are divorced. It happened a month ago. We signed the papers and everything. We’ve been living apart for a while now. We just kept it quiet because of Grandma’s health. We’re waiting for her to get a bit better before we go public with it. So, everything I told you earlier was the honest truth.”

She looked at me, her face a mix of shock and confusion. “Divorced? Why? What happened between you two…?” She trailed off, then after a pause, she asked, “Was it because of what happened at Grandma’s birthday party? The baby…?”

I bit my lip, forcing a small smile. “It’s not just that: I guess Idris and I were never really cut out for a life together. Even if that terrible day hadn’t happened, we probably would’ve ended up here anyway. It was just a matter of time.” Loveless marriages never lasted.

It was always just a question of when it would end.

Emily did not say a word.

“Mom.” Ash, who had been playing for a bit, came back with a cellphone in her hand and called out to Emily.

Emily turned to her. “What is it?”

ten and had a sweet, innocent face, looked like she wanted to say something but hesitated. Finally, she spoke up. “A woman called Dad a little while ago. She said she wants to meet

the call, no big deal. Just give the phone

tensed up, and she noticed Ash’s complexion had turned

me, and I could not help but think of Sweety. Hadn’t she promised to cut

a few seconds before

waiting for Ash to hand it over, Emily snatched the phone from her, quickly pulled up the

No answer.

at Ash with knitted brows. “Was this the

Ash nodded.

and spoke in a hushed tone, “The lady hung up right after talking. I did not even

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felt heavy with unspoken

the number Emily had dialed. It was not Sweety’s. Doubt crept

suspicions, a deep voice broke the silence, “Emily, Ash,

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Youngs brothers were all easy on the eyes, but Liam had a warmth