The next day...

Sydney called Wesley, and said coldly, "Don't forget to meet me in front of the clerk's office today. I'll be waiting for you. If you don't show up, I'll file a lawsuit against you. I have evidence of your past infidelities." Less than an hour after hanging up the phone, the two met in front of the clerk's office.

Wesley hurried over. "Sydney, what's going on? You have to give me a reason."

"What other reason could there be? I don't want to be with you anymore."

"But you have plenty of freedom. We don't even live together; we just see each other occasionally."

"Well, I don't want that either," Sydney replied coldly. "I don't want to see your face again. I want a divorce and to cut all ties."

"If I don't agree to the divorce, you really want to take me to court?"

"Absolutely. I will take you to court. I won't accept any more of your threats."

Wesley clenched his fists, anguish washing over him, his eyes red and on the verge of tears.

Sydney suddenly found it hard to look Wesley in the eye.

To be fair, ever since Wesley came back, he had been compliant, never arguing or fighting back. He would go along with whatever she wanted. Even if she ignored him for months, he wouldn't bother her.

He was so careful; just a smile from her could make his day.

Sometimes she thought maybe she should just forgive him. He genuinely seemed remorseful and promised it wouldn't happen again.

But more often, Sydney struggled to face the pain from their past. Ten years of hurt-who could bear that?

many ten-year spans do

Wesley had caused her

long ago. I'm not the same Sydney I used to

Sydney, I only know

scoffed. "Then let me ask you-have you been with other

I came back

pity." Sydney smiled faintly. "I've slept with other men. I'm not like you, waiting around for a

Wesley was strained, whenever she had needs, she would still contact him. She hadn't been fooling around. It was only this

widened in shock, almost burning with anger. "No, I don't

that kind of person. Wesley, face reality-we're impossible together now. A

Wesley rushed

"Wesley, I'm begging you. Just let

that man? Tell me who he

"It's always just a one-night stand-you wouldn't be

want

shook her

The clerk's office is right in front of us. We can just go in and end this. You'll be free afterward. There are so many women in the world, and you're rich; many

Wesley would resort to

Wesley shouted. "I only want

them turned to look at

icy. "Wesley, do you enjoy making me look bad? Putting on a pitiful show just makes me seem cruel." Wesley wiped the tears from his face. "I know I was wrong. I won't do this anymore. Sydney, there's something I need

sick. Can you

"What's wrong

yesterday, she thought I was still in my thirties, and she didn't even realize Theo

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255