Chapter 18
Lucas had married Ashlyn four years ago because of his grandpa. Now that his grandpa had passed away, he should proceed with the divorce procedures.
There was no need to drag it out.
Without waiting for Spencer’s reply, he continued, “No need to wait till then. Tell her I’ll head there now.”
Ashlyn hadn’t even walked out from the villa’s courtyard when she heard Spencer yelling her name. She stopped and saw him running over to stop her in a huff. “Ms. Berry!”
“What?”
Did Lucas change his mind?
“Mr. Nolan said he can head to the Registry Office now. He told me to give you a ride there.”
“Great! Thank you, Mr. White.”
At the Registry Office, there was no one there at the divorce division late that afternoon.
The whole hall seemed empty and desolate.
After a few minutes, Lucas and Ashlyn walked out with their Certificate of Divorce.
Ashlyn looked up at the unusually blue sky and took in a deep breath of the exceptionally fresh air.
Finally, they had gotten a divorce, ending their marriage, which lasted for four years.
“Where are you going? I can give you a ride.” Lucas’ deep voice rang above her.
a
across the street, which immediately zoomed over to them. The car door opened, and a familiar face
even know Ashlyn and Jared Quickton knew each other. Jared Quickton—the president of Centennial
this while.” Jared’s mouth quirked in a warm smile as he picked up Ashlyn’s luggage and threw
the passenger seat. No wonder she was so eager to proceed with the divorce. Turns out she has found another
Wait, damn it. Why am I
felt thoroughly
see you never!” Ashlyn waved at him and grinned
Honey anymore. For the past four years, she was gentle and
stunned by
a hollow, empty feeling in his heart as if something
Lucas
he got into
*
immediately. Instead, she
on the gravestone gently. The old man in the photo was gazing
hope you won’t blame me
to leave, a tall figure appeared in her sight. The said
again after a brief
into him here, she thought. But since we’re divorced now, I don’t have
When she brushed against his shoulder on her way out, he grabbed
to visit Grandpa,”
though she remained expressionless, her presence was
dressed in a black dress seemed utterly unfamiliar to Lucas. She was entirely different
go,” Ashlyn parted her lips
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