Only divorced on papers.

(ARIELLE'S POV)

"Leaving? What do you mean?" Ashley asked, looking stunned.

"I...I can't stay here anymore. I need to get away from everything. From Jared, from Sofia, from all of this," I responded.

I watched Ashley's face fall, and my heart broke even more. I knew she was not going to take the news lightly, but hours ago, after crying and waking up, I had a deep thought and decided leaving was best. I doubt I would ever get the healing I deserved if I kept staying in a place that reminded me of my pain and loss.

"Where will you go?" Ashley asked, her voice surprisingly calm. I knew it was a facade, but I was grateful she was trying to be the stronger one compared to me, who already had tears threatening to spill down my face.

"I honestly don't know yet. I just know I have to leave. I can't stay here and pretend everything is okay when it's not. I want to get a new life and heal faster. I deserve peace and happiness, and so does my child."

"Ummm, I don't know, but I think we have to talk about this later. I'm sorry, I think I've lost my appetite," and with that, Ashley rose and left the dining room.

"Ashley "I tried to call, but she was gone.

(JARED'S POV)

I was seething in anger as I drove Sofia home from the hospital. Oblivious to my mood, she kept chattering away about her doctor's appointment. I had driven her to the hospital to get her pregnancy supplements, and we had bumped into Arielle and Ashley.

For a moment, I was lost in thought, wondering why Arielle was at the hospital. But I decided to push it aside for now. I had a more pressing concern to tend to.

As we pulled into the driveway, my anger doubled, threatening to burst through the surface. We alighted and stepped inside, and I shot the door behind us.

"Sofia, we need to talk," I said, turning to face her.

"About what?"

reached out and grasped her hand, my fingers closing

while sorting out your clothes for laundry." And then

didn't think it was

flashed with defiance. "What's the big deal, anyway? It's yours, and it automatically belongs to me

deal is that that ring belongs to Arielle, and

are literally divorced, and she's supposed to return the ring. It's

divorced. The divorce papers have not been submitted to the court, and the official divorce decree has not been issued yet. We're merely divorced on paper, but not officially. So until then, quit trying to take over everything that belongs to Arielle,"

stunned and it reflected on her face. I wouldn't blame her, I doubt I've ever spoken to her that harshly. I can't be blamed, though; she's making

or if the young and sweet Sofia I used to know had

stood there, my

sound brought me back to reality. I turned to Sofia and my expression softened. Tears were rolling down

en

around her. "Hey, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you.

the point; you're still chiding me instead of apologizing," she accused

her hair. "Fine, no more scolding. I'm sorry I yelled at

at

again, I was not in for her accusations right now. "Sofia, this has nothing to do with Arielle. This is about you and

box on the table in the foyer. Gently, I led her upstairs

get rid

Arielle

with Ashley? No one visits the hospital

easily ask my investigator, but I wanted to get the information

in," I

on the social media handle you asked

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