Richest Mogul

Chapter 1703

The power of the negative item was truly terrifying.

"If you knew a negative item was influencing me, why would you still agree to the divorce? I've regained clarity. I don't want kids. What I want is to be with you, Thora. Let's get remarried. I don't want this divorce!"

Hubert clung to Thora in desperation, pleading with her to return to the courthouse with him.

But Thora stood firmly in place, refusing to move. No matter how desperately Hubert tried to pull her toward the courthouse, she didn't budge.

Gradually, his panic subsided, replaced by a creeping suspicion. He looked at her warily. "You... You wouldn't want this divorce, would you? Are you taking advantage of the fact I was influenced by the negative item to get rid of me?"

"We need to think carefully about this marriage. How often have you complained about me? That I'm too focused on health or too controlling. Yesterday, you even said I gave off an ageing vibe.

"Maybe you don't realize it, but you've grown tired of me. Besides, when was the last time we were truly intimate as husband and wife?" Thora spoke with a calmness that belied the turmoil of the moment.

Upon reflection, their seemingly idyllic marriage had always been more of an illusion than reality. They had never truly been as deeply in love as they appeared to others.

"No, that's not how it is. We've been busy this past year. Neither of us has been in great health. How could we possibly think about things like that? We've been married for years-of course, there have been arguments!

because of the negative item. And come on, we're nearing 40. It's not the same as being 20. You're

deep breath and met his gaze. "No intimacy for a year, and you think that's normal? You blame work exhaustion, but you still find time

enough time apart, we can think about whether

me? After all these years, how could we possibly

him, her voice steady but tinged with sadness. "Do you

told me Mrs. Martin helps deal with things like this. Let's go to her together. I swear I'll treat you

we promised-no matter what happens, we won't abandon each other. Every couple has their arguments, but our relationship is really

"I just texted you. It has Mrs. Martin's number Call her by noon today, or the negative item might influence you again. Then,

but let's get remarried right

step back. "Let's talk about it later. For now,

she walked to the curb, hailed a

stunned and motionless, watching

Hubert during her lunch break. He looked weary,

past few days' events on my way here. The person I had been in these last two days.. that

in his mind was the image of Thora