Revenge With My Undercover Cop Hubby

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Chapter 103 The Proof

"The waiting period has passed, and both sides have agreed to the terms. Let's finish this," Kelly said, her voice steady, her decision unwavering. She had timed everything perfectly. There was no room for hesitation.

Eric stood before the counter, his hands at his sides, his shoulders stiff. For a long while, he said nothing. Then, at last, his voice broke the silence. "Kelly, must we do this now? It's not about the money-I just....

He stopped. There was no point in saying more.

Kelly tapped her fingers against the counter. "I'm not waiting."

Eric drew a slow breath, his brow furrowed. He hadn't expected her to be this determined.

Once the documents were signed, the divorce would be final. Everything in the agreement would be set in

stone.

The money from her parents' heritage house would be lost to him, and he would owe her-an amount so vast it sent a chill through his chest.

His hands clenched into fists. "Kelly, let's talk about this.

He couldn't afford to go through with this. Not yet.

"I'll give you ten minutes," Kelly said, shifting Faye in her arms. She turned away and took a seat.

Eric wanted to argue. He wanted to plead. But the look in her eyes left no room for either. So, instead, he stepped aside and pulled out his phone. The moment the call connected, he hissed into the receiver. "This was your idea. Now Kelly's forcing the divorce. She's using Faye to back me into a corner! I already signed the agreement-it's notarized. What now?"

On the other end, Clarissa sounded unconcerned. "What do you mean, 'what now? You don't have the money, so just tell her you don't have it. Give her a little each year. Drag it out."

Her voice dropped. "If she won't let it go... there are other ways."

Eric understood what that meant.

If Kelly disappeared, so would his debt.

He ran a hand over his face. "I'll handle it."

buy himself

over.

him mad. She would ruin his mother,

checked the time. Ten

circles. Ten

he and Kelly had ended up

he said as he walked toward her. His voice was steady, his steps slow.

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Chapter 103 The Proof

small,

At last.

arms and turned toward the

had never thought that divorce would be the first

The assets were divided

51%

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hands rubbing at her eyes. "Daddy, I fell asleep. Did the mean

tightened his hold on her. "She did, sweetheart. It's

That was the only kind thing she

no ties," she said, meeting his eyes. "You need to pay me back the money. I'll handle the house problems myself. Just

"Kelly, I don't have

your shares in Clarissa's company-every last cent came from me. You have one month. Sell what you need to sell. Borrow if you have to. I don't care how you do it. Just have the money ready." She didn't

will you go?" Eric's

spare him a glance.

small apartment she'd kept hidden away, just

safe, no matter how long it took. And yet, she didn't know if Gary had even found him yet. The thought

out again, his voice heavy with something

dread filled his chest, a whisper telling him he'd regret this moment for the rest of

he

had to

care of yourself,"

Kelly hailed a cab, moving swiftly as though every step was already

fists loosened. She took a deep, steadying breath. The divorce papers in her hand felt like a weight, a heavy confirmation of what she'd