Chapter 188

The court’s verdict was clear: our partnership had been analled. Edward would also bear the cost of the court proceedings.

The official verdict would be sent to us within ten business days.

I listened to the sound of the gavel and knew that this was it Tears almost burst from my eyes.

I was free! I was finally free!

Unlike me, Edward sank into his seat at the defendant’s side. Dark clouds loomed over him.

I didn’t feel like comforting him at all. Instead, I left the courtroom with Ash, a big smile on my face. “Thank you, thank you all! Thanks to all of you, we are now divorced!” I proclaimed to the cheering crowd. “Congratulations on your freedom, Miss Jones! My nephew is a 28–year–old up–and–comer who graduated from an Ivy League school and currently works as an executive at a publicly traded company! Here’s his picture…”

“28 is too old for you, Miss Jones! It’s better when they are young, don’t you think? My son is 23, currently doing his PhD! He’s handsome, cheerful, and gentlemanly-”

No, Miss Jones, listen!”

I never expected to be so popular in my life. I had just freed myself from some shackles, only to have so many people eager to drag me right back in!

married!” I announced. While I was surrounded by

Alone.

forced myself to

suddenly, he

Edward!” Sally shrieked. “Somebody–my son needs help!”

them, starting their commentary again.

Kennedy? It’s just a divorce! Why do you have to

really forced yourself into this corner…”

the commotion from afar.

asked, “Are you not going to

I declined, calling 911.

a doctor–what good could I do? Calling an ambulance for him was my final act of charity for a man who had once been my partner.

were the

and began, “Um, I need to tell you something, Miss

Chapter 188

said, smiling.

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is only in effect if neither the defendant nor the plaintiff appeals within the

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