Chapter 74
That evening, Natalie hurriedly made her way to the Wilson’s residence, her heart filled with anxiety and anticipation.
As Natalie stepped inside the house, Mary, the friendly housekeeper, welcomed her with a warm smile. “Mrs. Wilson, you’re here”
Mary could not help but feel a sense of confusion. Today was not usual for gatherings at the Wilson’s residence, and she could not help but notice that Trevon was nowhere to be seen.
Natalie smiled warmly at Mary and replied, “Hello, Mary. Is Mr. Theo in his study? I have something important to discuss with him. Is he available at the moment?”
“Sure, he’s upstairs. Just knock on his door, Mary replied. “Mr. Theo has finished dinner and is currently practicing calligraphy in his study,”
Natalie went directly to the study and gently knocked on the door. A deep voice resonated from within, saying, “Please,
come in.”
His lack of surprise was palpable as Theo laid his eyes upon Natalie, who was standing at the door with poise and grace. It was evident that he had anticipated her impending visit.
However, he was caught off guard by the timing of her visit.
A flicker of surprise danced across Theo’s face as he greeted Natalie. “My dear, what brings you here?” he exclaimed. “Come in, come in. Have you had dinner?”
Natalie responded politely with a white lie. “Mr. Theo, I’ve already had dinner, she claimed. Deep down, however, she harbored a greater purpose, knowing that indulging in a substantial meal would only hinder her as she braced herself for the weighty matters ahead.
“Mr. Theo, are you busy? I want to discuss something with you,’ she expressed, conveying a sense of urgency.
Natalie had always been a person unaccustomed to compromise. She persevered through countless days because of her deep love and loyalty toward Theo. However, amidst her unyielding nature, she found one aspect elusive-her own heart, a force beyond her control, dictating its desires and yearnings.
Instead of offering an immediate response, Theo shifted gears, diverting the conversation to a different topic altogether. A nostalgic smile played on his lips as he suggested, “It’s been some time since we last played chess together. How about joining me for a few rounds today?”
Complying with his request, Natalie gracefully sat at the chess table, radiating respect and affection.
broke the silence, his voice gentle
her as Natalie absorbed his astute observation “Mr.
moved the chess piece, Natalie replied, “Mr. Theo, the truth is that Trevon and 1 lack compatibility. As you know, our marriage was not born out of Trevon’s desire Despite our efforts to make things work, we
sentiments, Natalie yearned to convey another important aspect of her decision. She wanted to ensure that, despite their incompatibility, their marriage would
dear, he sighed, his voice tinged with understanding and concern. Trevon isn’t inherently a bad person. His upbringing and fiercely competitive nature have shaped his worldview. Furthermore, his time serving in the military, where opportunities to form meaningful connections might have been scarce, could
carrying a mix of conviction and empathy, “Regardless of the specific reasons, I firmly believe that forcing two incompatible individuals to remain together is a form of
Natalie pressed on, “Mr. Theo, I want to be transparent with you. I have already completed my application for studying abroad.
trends, he acknowledged that there must be deeper underlying reasons propelling her forward. It became apparent to him
testament her unwavering resolve.
Theo slapped his thigh, indicating his willingness to accept Natalie’s decision. Very well, my dear,
Thro, is tomorrow suitable! If it is,
responded firmly. “We don’t need to beg him. We can proceed with the
moment of silence, Natalie found herself taken aback, feeling somewhat uninformed about the possibility of initiating a one-sided divorce. Her mind raced with questions as she pondered the situation. Is it now possible for divorces to be initiated unilaterally she
never experienced divorce firsthand, Natalie lacked in-depth
out loudly. “Gage, please come up here for a
later, the butler, Gage, hurriedly ascended the stairs, his breath slightly labored from the
he responded, “Catch your breath and then proceed to call City Hall Request they work overtime to accommodate our need
sir, Gage
a man in his thirties arrived at the
Natalie, reinforcing her perception that circumstances seemed more expedient
progression of the divorce proceedings that evening. Although she had come prepared. with her identification card, she had not anticipated the need for her marriage license at
With a reassuring tone, they informed her that she could apply for a new marriage license
issued at the City Hall. Trevon received the newly obtained red
and effectiveness of the professionals involved. As a result, two fresh divorce certificates, each adorned with a distinctive red cover, were obtained.
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