Chapter 5

“Zoe, living together isn’t just convenient for me to take care of my pregnancy. It also makes it easier for me to help Jeremy with his illness. You don’t mind, do you?”

I met her provocation with a cold smile.

“I don’t mind.”

Jeremy had been bracing himself, expecting me to resist. He had prepared a hundred excuses in his mind. He nodded with satisfaction when he saw how obedient and compliant I was.

“Good. That’s exactly how I hoped you’d think…”

Before he could enjoy that satisfaction, I threw the divorce papers onto the table and said, “Jeremy, sign this. We’re getting a divorce.”

…

“Zoe! Do you know what you’re saying?!”

He shouted in utter shock.

I had always been gentle, easy to handle.

A white lie from him and a few crocodile tears, and I would have forgiven anything.

This time, I was handing him divorce papers. He frowned, realizing this situation was slipping out of his control.

Molly’s eyes lit up when she saw the papers, but she forced a show of innocence.

“Zoe, are you mad just because I’m moving in? You didn’t have to storm off and get a divorce over it!”

“You don’t want me here? Fine, I won’t stay. I’m leaving…”

She began to cry and make her way to the door.

Jeremy rushed to stop her, massaging his throbbing temples, looking at me with a hint of complaint.

“Zoe, have you had enough? Do you really want our child to grow up without a father?”

The mention of the child made my vision red with fury.

“Jeremy! You have no right to speak of our child. You killed them with your own hands!”

His brows drew tight and his expression turned dark and stormy.

“Zoe, shut up! I won’t let you curse my child!”

“Calm down all you want, but I’m not leaving this marriage. Molly will live here whether you like it or not!”

Then, Jeremy stormed back into the room.

He slammed the door with deliberate force, expecting me to chase after him as I always had.

This time, I did not move. I handed the divorce papers directly to Molly.

“Molly, I know you’ve always wanted to push me out. As long as you get Jeremy to sign this divorce, I’ll step aside and let you have everything.”

She looked at me suspiciously and pretended to be reluctant.

“Zoe, you misunderstand me. I don’t have those intentions. My pregnancy was an accident…”

I cut her off coldly.

“There’s no need to put a show in front of me.”

A calculating coldness flashed in Molly’s eyes.

“Zoe, the position of Mrs. Lane is yours to give up. Good luck trying to take it back later!”

She took the divorce papers, swaying her hips as she walked into the room.

Not long after, she came back out, tossing the signed papers at me.

“They’re signed. Now it’s time for you to pack up and leave.”

I wanted to go immediately, but my body would not allow it after surgery.

“I’ll leave… but I’ll spend one more night here. I’ll be gone for good tomorrow morning.”

Molly smirked. It was as though she thought I was backtracking, giving me a meaningful glance.

I ignored her and went back to the room to pack my things.

Halfway through packing, Jeremy burst into my room, eyes bloodshot, slamming the door and gripping a letter tightly in his hand.

“Tell me, where did you hide Molly?!”