Chapter 181

Unlike Maurice, who looked utterly stunned, Jarrod's expression was unreadable. His gaze was dark and thoughtful as he studied Elodie.

Elodie had already set down her pen.

No wonder Jarrod had insisted on a new divorce agreement-he wanted to seize control of the negotiations and keep her in check from the very start.

But honestly, she couldn't bring herself to care anymore.

As long as she could get this over with, she'd agree to anything.

She slid the paperwork back across the table.

"So, can we file now?"

Jarrod glanced down at the place where she'd signed. When he finally looked up, his eyes were flat and emotionless. "We can."

Apparently, it was rare for people to hash out the terms right here at city hall.

After they'd followed the necessary steps, the clerk looked up at them. "Do you have any children together?"

Elodie's throat tightened. She finally managed, "No."

Jarrod didn't even flinch.

Maurice, however, gave a little shrug and pursed his lips.

that would've required

divorce is finalized. During that time, if either of you changes your mind, you can withdraw the

knew how this

thirty days before she could walk away with the divorce

That was fine.

could wait thirty

nothing to reconsider,"

sideways

checked his watch. "Ms. Thorne, if you have any questions, feel

in thanks. "Thank you

chatted with Albin for

pulled her coat tighter and started

left a

out from behind,

fingers landed in Jarrod's-long, warm, steady. The comforting heat of his palm surprised her, and for a surreal moment, it almost felt as if

watching might have thought

to

steady, he glanced at their hands, then slowly let go. "I'll have someone drive you. No need to

away, her tone polite but cold. "That's not necessary.

need to pretend you're made

together,

for

protest, Elodie opened the car door

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