Chapter 12
“Gone back to your parents‘ place??
Se her folks must know everything by now.
How did Arlene manage to tum such a minor squabble into this kind of mess?2
Emery’s face darkened. He pulled out his phone and dialed her number.
The dial tone dragged on for ages–no answer.
His patience was draining fast. He loosened his tie with one hand as he strode to the bed ⠀⠀⠀
Rubbing his tired eyes–dark circles etched underneath–he blinked and caught sight of a thick stack of papers on the nightstand The words “Divorce Agreement leapt off the page at him, and Emery froze, disbelief slowly flooding his expression.
Is that what Arlene’s playing at this time?
The realization sent a fresh wave of anger blazing through him!
No matter how fierce their arguments had gotten before, no matter how furious she’d been, Arlene had never thrown out that word
And now, just because she fell in the meer and he didn’t come back to take care of her, she wanted a divorce?!!
Did she really resent Rosalie that much? Was their manage just a game to her?
Yeins bulged on Emery’s forehead as he snatched the agreement from the table, about to flip it open when Arlene’s cold voice finally came through the phone
ipped, his voice tight with rage
“You’re really going to threaten me with divorce this time? Isn’t this a bit much?”
But Arlene, calm as ever barely seemed fazed by his anger.”
She picked up the remote, opened the curtains, stretched, and took her time before replying!!
“Of course net
For a brief moment, Emery’s rigid nerves eased–until her next words hin
“Our mamage is already over. Why would I bother with thrests?“%
Emery let out a bitter laugh, storm clouds brewing in his eyes 8
“You think you can just and things because you say so? I’m not signing any divorce papers
So he hasn’t even read it yet.
Anne padded over to the desk in her slippers, picked up the coffee she’d poured earlier and took a sp
“My advice? Don’t be so sure of yourself. You might want to read the agreement first.“2
Her composure made Emery’s confidence falter.
He gripped the papers so hard that the pages crumpled in his hands.
After a moment’s hesitation, he finally gave in and opened the document!!
was all there in black and white the reason for divorce listed as infidelity, assets to be split fifty–f
by fitty in accordance with the law
But what really made his heart stop was the signature at the bottom.
His own nume, clear as day!
His mind stalled. His first thought was that someone had forged his handwriting, and fury rose in his chest X
“Arlenel Forging a signature is illegal Them’s no way this agreement is valid
Forgery?
Arlene couldn’t help but let out a quiet laugh
She remembered the day he’d signed it–she understood his disbelief, but she still explained patiently
“If you don’t believe me you’re welcome to get it checked by a handwriting expert. See for yourself whether you signed it or not
Emery’s thoughts tangled into knots. He stared at the signature, searching for any hint of a mistake.
But every curve, every stroke–down to his usual quirks–matched his own handwriting perfectly!
Hi felt like he was suffocating.
He bouldn’t remember ever signing a divorce agreement. Did she trick him into it, maybe while he was drunk or distracted?
That had to be it!
clinging to that sliver of hope, Emery drew a sharp breath and forced his voice into something firm.
“You deliberately tricked me into signing it when I had no idea what it was. That doesn’t count!”
Arlend had known this day was coming
She found the video she’d recorded the day he signed the document and sent it over!
“My decision to divorce you is final. There’s nothing left to discuss Whether it’s an uncontested divorce or a court battle, you can talk to my lawyer–hell handla
everything from now on
“Emery, I’m leaving this manage For good
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