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?”

sweet, innocent face, looked like she wanted to say something but hesitated. Finally, she spoke

the call, no big deal. Just give the phone to Dad and let him know. Why

tensed up, and she noticed Ash’s complexion had

Hadn’t she promised to cut ties

few seconds

the phone from her, quickly

No answer.

knitted brows. “Was this the number

Ash nodded.

spoke in a hushed tone, “The lady hung

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heavy with unspoken tension.

at the number Emily had dialed. It was not Sweety’s. Doubt crept into my mind. Had

silence, “Emily, Ash, what’s going on

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see Liam approaching. The Youngs brothers were all easy on the eyes, but Liam had a