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.
minutes of focused play. Mr. Theo broke the silence, his voice gentle yet probing. “Natalie, are you contemplating separating from Trevon? Are
her as Natalie absorbed his astute observation “Mr. Theo possesses an uncanny ability to perceive
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 have
her previous sentiments, Natalie yearned to convey another important aspect of her decision. She wanted to ensure that, despite their incompatibility, their
nature have shaped his worldview. Furthermore, his time serving in the military, where opportunities to form meaningful connections might have been scarce, could have impacted his
a mix of conviction and empathy, “Regardless of the specific reasons, I firmly believe that forcing two incompatible individuals to remain together
be transparent with you. I have already completed my application for studying abroad. It’s
be deeper underlying reasons propelling her forward. It became apparent to him that her dissatisfaction had likely been accumulating gradually and that his grandson might
testament her unwavering resolve.
Theo slapped his thigh, indicating his willingness to accept Natalie’s decision. Very well, my dear, since you have firmly made up your mind. I will be the one to make the final decision” be
registered Theo’s swift acceptance of her decision. “Mr. Thro, is tomorrow suitable! If it is, I would appreciate it if Trevon could accompany me to the City Hall,” she proposed.
disdainful as he responded firmly. “We don’t need to beg him. We can proceed with the divorce without his involvement. We can handle
she pondered the situation. Is it now possible
someone who had never experienced divorce firsthand, Natalie lacked in-depth knowledge and understanding of
door and called out loudly. “Gage, please come up here for
breath slightly labored from the
his hands clasped behind his back, he responded, “Catch your breath and then proceed to call City Hall Request they work overtime to accommodate our need for a prompt
Gage
at the residence, accompanied by two individuals.
reinforcing her
of the divorce proceedings that evening. Although she had come prepared. with her identification card, she had not anticipated the
recognizing Natalie’s predicament, quickly reassured her that the absence of her marriage license was not an impossible obstacle. With a reassuring tone, they informed her that she could
City Hall. Trevon received the newly obtained red booklet and promptly handed it
steps in less than 15 minutes. The swift resolution. showcased the high efficiency and effectiveness of the professionals involved. As a result, two fresh divorce certificates, each adorned with a distinctive red cover, were
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