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Chapter 161 He’s Agreed to a Divorce
Emily chuckled at the suggestion. “Is it really the hot spot now? Ash has been on my case
to take her there, but I’ve been swamped. I told her to wait for her dad to come back and
take her.” Ash was Emily and Liam’s daughter’s nickname. She was gearing up for junior
high and buried in schoolwork most
days.
Liam’s face broke into a warm, indulgent smile. “If she’s keen on going, then let’s make it
happen.” He then turned to Idris with a playful glint in his eye. “Iddy, isn’t that South Hill
resort one of your projects? With such rave reviews, you ought to play host and show us
around.”
Emily jumped in, “And we can bring Grandma along once she’s feeling up to it.” She then
looked at me, her eyes inviting. “Yvette, you’ve got to clear your schedule and come with
us, too.
I froze for a second, but before I could get a word out, Idris’s deep voice cut in, “Alright,
let’s all head out together.”
Just like that, a simple dinner turned into an impromptu hangout.
The evening had worn on by the time we finished eating. Since it was just a casual meal,
nob*dy had touched a drop of alcohol. Emily and Idris, who had kids waiting at home, said
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇttheir goodbyes first, and Sweety hopped in a cab and took off.
With Madam Young’s situation handled by someone else, I did not have anything else to
do. I was about to drive off when Idris stopped me, “Yvette.”
I looked back at him. “Something up?”
He had been brooding all night. Even though he had not said a word, you could tell he was
in a foul mood. I was not in the mood to deal with drama, so I was ready to make a quick
exit.
We locked eyes, and he just stared at me with those intense black eyes, not saying a
word. It made me feel on edge–not scared, just… unsettled. There was something about
his gaze that seemed… hurt.
Yes, hurt.
He had not had any alcohol tonight, so why was he giving me that look? I hesitated for a
few seconds, but when he still did not say anything, just kept staring, I blurted out, “Do
you need a ride home?”
He stayed silent, and patience isn’t exactly my virtue. I was about to walk away when he
finally spoke up, “So, everything I do now is useless, huh?”
His words caught me off guard, and it took me a moment to realize he was talking about
us. A twinge of pain hit my chest, and I managed a half–hearted smile, trying to sound
casual.
“Isn’t all that stuff behind us? Our thing now is just for show, so you don’t need to bother
doing anything.
His expression was dark, almost suffocatingly so. “Just for show?”
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I nodded, feeling a wave of calm wash over me. “Idris, it’s pretty clear where we stand
now. I promised Grandma I would visit her and I’ve been playing the part with the Youngs,
acting like everything’s the same. But let’s face it, we’re heading for a divorce, and that’s
not changing. Once Grandma’s feeling a bit better, I hope you can just get on with it and
sign the papers.”
He looked at me, his eyes clouded with a mix of emotions. “Are you that eager to get rid of
me?” His voice was tight, his handsome face creased with worry.
I was fed up with his stalling. “Yes, I am. So please, just do it.”
He stared at me, his expression dark and distant. Then, out of nowhere, he said, “Alright,
no need to wait for Grandma. I’ll have Ensio get you the divorce papers tomorrow.”
He left then, without another word or a backward glance.
I was left standing there, shocked by his sudden compliance. I had braced myself for
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmanother round of stubborn refusal, but he had just… agreed.
After a moment frozen in place, I climbed into my car and took a deep breath. It was for
the best. When the bond between two people was over, it was time to let go.
When I got back to the Scotts‘, Mom was already asleep. Maxwell’s room was still lit up.
He must have heard my car because he opened his door and leaned against the frame,
arms crossed. “I was not sure you’d come back tonight.”
I rolled my eyes at him and dropped my bag. “Why are you still up?”
He grabbed a glass of water, nonchalant. “Sweety called. She said Officer Jackson
messaged her, told her to watch her back. Noah’s busted out of jail.‘
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I froze, turning to him in shock. “Noah’s on the loose?”
He gave a nod. “Hey, is your phone off or on silent? Sweety’s been trying to reach you, but
you haven’t been answering.”
Digging through my bag, I found my phone and, sure enough, there were a bunch of
missed calls from Sweety. I quickly dialed her back. Sweety’s voice was tense as she
spoke. “Yvette, are you home yet? Officer Jackson messaged me a bit ago–Noah’s been
busted out of jail, and he could still be lurking around Lake City. He told me to watch my
back, worried I might be on someone’s hit list.”
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