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?”

to say something but hesitated. Finally, she

said, “So you saw the call, no big deal. Just give the phone to Dad and let him know. Why drag me into this…” Her voice trailed

and she noticed

shot through me, and I could not help but think of Sweety. Hadn’t she promised to cut ties with Liam? Why was she reaching out

few seconds before she

Ash to hand it over, Emily snatched the phone from

No answer.

knitted brows. “Was this the number that

Ash nodded.

hushed tone, “The lady hung up right after talking. I did not

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air felt heavy

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

deep voice broke the silence,

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were all easy on the eyes, but Liam had a warmth and ease about him