Chapter 136

I almost blurted it out, but I held back at the last second. It wouldn’t have made any

difference anyway.

I forced a smile, “You’re like a modern-day knight in shining armor. Can I ask you to do one more good deed next month?”

“What is it?” he asked.

I said quietly, “Come with me to get our divorce papers.”

The grip on my arm tightened, and I could feel his fingers tren le before everything went silent between us.

After a tense moment, the elevator doors suddenly opened, rev aling a loving couple stepping out.

Bryant seemed momentarily distracted, and I took the opportunity and stepped into the elevator..

to slip my wrist away

As I pressed the button to close the doors, a sense of relief washed over me for the first time in a long while.

Separation was the best option.

It was the only option.

That night, whether it was because things were finally getting resolved, or I was just exhausted, I slept until past nine the next morning.

Even Christine leaving for work didn’t wake me up.

a pot of oatmeal with bacon bits in the

I I ended up eating a lot, wondering why I was so hungry,

course,

I went to the

continuing my work on the design

was nearly complete; just needed

I tweaked a few details and emailed

my

10:03

Chapter 136

“Hello?” I answered, confused.

“If you don’t want a divorce,

are you talking about?” I was utterly

know everything.” His tone softened, “Your uncle came to see me, said you

I was instantly irritated.

believe Allen

me, Jane, we have ‘t reached a point where

fist, asking, “Where’s he

“He just left.”

“Got it.”

“What I’m saying is-”

hung up before

What was even happening!

motherly advice, I also grabbed a beige

got to the

room was open, reeking of cigarette smoke. Allen and Leroy were lounging

table was filled

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