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“But I don’t think he’s entirely indifferent toward her. They just need time.”
Laura smiled. “That’s why I didn’t go along as he wished. He needs a trigger. If he doesn’t appreciate her and doesn’t win her back, she’ll leave him. Humans are born this way. We’ll never know how precious something is until we lose them.”
Martha gave it a thought, thinking that it made sense. “What if they really divorce?”
“They can remarry then. It’s not uncommon nowadays.” Laura looked on the bright side.
She contacted the lawyer to prepare a property settlement agreement as soon as possible.
There was a need to add fuel to the fire.
Meanwhile, Mia and Timothy left the hospital together.
Her eyes were fixated outside the window. Her emotions were surprisingly calm at the moment.
The one hour drive was quiet until the car stopped outside the courthouse.
Mia raised her head at the building. She felt like it was just yesterday she had arrived here.
Many things had transpired during the past month.
Timothy, standing beside her, spoke up, “Mia, are you sure about this?”
Her eyes darted at him. He was good¨Clooking no matter from which angle one looked at him. He caught many ladies¡® attention from the moment he got out of the car.
“Why do you ask?” she calmly questioned back.
As soon as she asked that, her phone rang.
It was Connor. She turned to pick up the call. “Hello?”
“Mia, I got off work earlier today. I can pick you up from college.”
She quickly said, “You don’t have to. I’m not at college.”
“You’re not at college? Where are you?”
“I’m at the courthouse with Timothy. We’re going to proceed with the divorce procedures.”
Connor’s mood brightened. “Okay. I’ll see you there.”
The call ended and she looked at Timothy. “Let’s go.”
Undecipherable feelings stirred in his heart. “Who was that? Connor?” (1
“Yes, he’s going to pick me up later,” she answered truthfully.
When she met his eyes, she noticed that his expression was off. What was it that he wanted to say before she answered the call?
Mia’s eyes landed on Timothy for a while. Her curiosity got the best of her and she asked, “Just now, you
“We’re running out of time.” He turned and headed to the lobby before she could finish her sentence.
She watched his back before dropping her gaze. The corner of her lips curved upward, laced with self-
mockery.
Just what was she hoping for?
Hoping for Timothy to make her stay? Or hoping for him to regret the divorce?
She should wake up to reality by now. Laura, who was the only hurdle to the divorce, knew of their situation now and even agreed to the divorce.
There was no reason for him to stop it from happening.
After inwardly mocking herself, she managed her expression and followed him to the lobby.
It took about ten minutes to get a divorce certificate..
There were two certificates in her hand¨Ctheir marriage certificate and the divorce certificate.
To think that this was the fruit she bore after three years, how ironic..
Well, it was all for the better now that everything had come to an end.
She placed the certificates into her bag as she glanced at Timothy. His pace was so fast that she couldn’t even see his expression.
She followed behind him. Then, a man in a suit approached her with a document. “Ms. Mia Bowen? I’m the lawyer representing Mrs. Barrett Senior. Here’s the drafted property settlement agreement. Please sign it.”
She looked at the document for only a mere second. “I don’t want to.”
“Ms. Bowen, if you keep this up, I won’t be able to finish my duty.”
In the end, left with no choice, Mia signed her name on the agreement and took it. “I’ll hand it to Timothy.
You may return now.”
The lawyer looked at the grumpy Timothy. Anyone could tell that he was in a bad mood. The lawyer didn’t want to anger the man either and so he nodded. “Okay. Thank you.”
After watching the lawyer go, Mia chased Timothy with the agreement. “Wait up!”
He stopped in front of his luxury car. A pretty lady went up to him first, her hands holding her phone. Hey, can I get your number? I think we’ll get along.”
“I’ve just divorced.” His tone was steely.
“I know. Congratulations on becoming single again. How about a meal together for your bachelor party?” the pretty lady responded and cast a provoking gaze at Mia.
Mia stopped in her tracks, feeling all awkward.
That’s right. That was how charming Timothy was.
Handsome and rich, he had the ultimate charm.
At that moment, he looked at Mia before answering calmly. “But I’ve given all my properties to my ex- wife. Debt is the only thing I have left. This luxury car will be sold to pay off my debts.”
The lady let out an awkward smile at that. “Sorry for the interruption.”
Mia watched the lady leave, finding the situation hilarious. Women these days were daring.
She met his eyes and waved the agreement in her hand. “I’ve signed my name, but you don’t have to.”
“I can pay that much.” He remained resolute.
“It’s not about the money.”
As soon as she finished, someone honked at them. She turned to see Connor’s car by the road.
Mla placed the agreement on the car and left without a word.
Since they were divorced, there was no need to waste time on this.
Connor got out of the car and she waved at him with a bright smile, running toward him. “Connor!”
“Finally, the divorce. Everything went smoothly, right?”
“Everything went well.” She showed him the divorce certificate. “Look! Will it make the procedures easier for Dominic?”
“Yes. Thank god that bastard knows when to give up. Hop on, let’s go home. Oh wait, we should dine outside to celebrate the occasion.” He stroked her hair affectionately.
Holding the divorce certificate, Connor looked at Timothy, his eyes unfriendly.
Timothy leaned against his car door, wearing a grim expression because he witnessed how she ran toward another man so quickly. With a beaming smile at that!
It was like she ran toward the embrace of freedom.
His emotions grew darker as he felt like he had lost something forever.
The only thing he could do was to watch her get into another man’s car and vanish from his sight.
He loosened his tie and undid a few buttons before calling Caleb. “Got time? Let’s have a drink.”
The divorce certificate next to him was such an eyesore.
Mia, Connor, and the others headed to a restaurant for a meal.
Patricia was puzzled by the occasion. “Why are we suddenly dining out today?”
Connor grinned. “Today’s a good day. Besides, we’re going to leave this place soon. We should dine out more often.”
“That’s right. Today’s a day worth celebrating.” Jason was feeling pretty good as well.
After all, Mia finally divorced Timothy.
Soon after, Dominic and Eva arrived at the restaurant. The whole family was present for a meal together.