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Case Closed, Marriage Over Chapter 9
It wasn't until we separated that Claire finally understood what she had lost.She found our wedding photos and pictures from when we were dating tossed into the trash. The refrigerator no longer held the lunches I used to pack for her before work.Each morning, she woke to an empty space beside her, with no trace of my warmth or familiar scent on the pillow.Her phone no longer received messages from my parents.[It's getting cold. Make sure you dress warmly.][I made a goose-down comforter for you and Josh. We mailed it out, so remember to sign for it…]Only then did Claire understand why I was so determined to walk away from the ten years we had shared."I'm sorry. I lost my head. I was stupid, and I gave in to temptation. I hurt you and your parents. But I know my mistake now. Josh, Mom, Dad, could you please forgive me just this once?"She reached for my wrist, her expression pleading.I immediately shook her off and stepped back with my parents, staring at her coldly."
Case Closed, Marriage Over Chapter 8
The moment that voice rang out, every professor and student in the auditorium rose to their feet.Outside, countless law students lowered their books and crowded around the entrance until it was completely blocked.The instant Spencer saw the two women, his face turned deathly pale."That's Alicia Meyer, the only female attorney ever hailed as a legend in the field! She hasn't lost a case in 30 years!""And that's her daughter, Madison Meyer! She made partner at one of the country's top law firms at 24 and won that record-breaking custody case!""Mrs. Meyer retired eight years ago and almost never appears in public. Ms. Meyer has a reputation for being ruthless in court. With both of them here, Claire and Spencer have finally picked a fight they can't win."As the room erupted with excitement, Madison took Alicia's arm and guided her toward the front."Mr. Cooper, Mom and I came to support you."I smiled. "Thank you, Madison. And thank you, Alicia."Alicia patted my hand."Th
Case Closed, Marriage Over Chapter 7
Looking at Claire's face twisted with rage, I finally understood something.Maybe I had only loved her for so long because I was still seeing her through the rose-colored haze of our youth. Now that the illusion had shattered, she was no different from any other cold, selfish person.I met Claire's furious gaze with a quiet laugh."You fabricated evidence and ruined an innocent man's life, and you think you get to lecture me about the law? You're right. I don't know much about the law, but I know the difference between right and wrong."My voice remained perfectly calm."If you're so sure I broke the law, why don't I call the police and let them sort it out? They can look into how you conspired with a notorious deadbeat, turned my father's wage claim against him, stuck him with a hundred-thousand-dollar judgment, and drove him into the ICU."Spencer immediately panicked. He grabbed Claire's sleeve. "What do we do? He's not actually going to call the police, is he?"Claire looked
Case Closed, Marriage Over Chapter 6
I gave Spencer a faint smile.Then, ignoring Claire's warning look, I began the presentation without hesitation. "My name is Josh Cooper, and I teach language arts at an elementary school. I've created hundreds of presentations like this for classroom lessons and parent-teacher meetings. I just never imagined I'd make one documenting my wife's affair."With every word I spoke, Claire and Spencer grew paler."Josh, have you lost your mind?!" Claire stared at me, hurt written all over her face. "Are you really determined to destroy everything we've shared over the past ten years?"Spencer's eyes were already red with panic."Mr. Cooper, you've completely misunderstood what's going on between Ms. Doyle and me. Please, just stop. You're going to ruin my entire future!"It was the first time I had ever heard him address me with any respect.I remained perfectly calm and replied, "No."Then I clicked the remote and advanced to the next slide."I'm only an elementary school teacher
Case Closed, Marriage Over Chapter 5
"My wife and I are getting divorced because someone else came between us. That wife happens to be your mentor, Ms. Doyle."My voice remained calm as I slowly surveyed the room."Mr. Hunt, perhaps you or one of the professors here could offer me some legal advice?"The room fell so silent that even the air seemed to stop moving.Spencer's face went pale, and he instinctively looked to Claire for help."M-Ms. Doyle, what is he talking about?"He clearly hadn't expected me to confront them so openly. For a moment, he completely lost his composure.A rare flicker of panic crossed Claire's face."Josh, have you lost your mind? Today is Spencer's thesis defense. He's worked toward this for a long time. Are you trying to ruin his future?"I slowly raised my head and met her gaze, my expression as calm as ever."What's wrong? Feeling guilty? Claire, you caused all of this. What gives you the right to accuse me of anything? Besides, I gave both of you more than enough chances, didn't
Case Closed, Marriage Over Chapter 4
Over the course of the night, two surgical teams took turns operating on Dad.Mom cried herself unconscious in my arms several times. It wasn't until dawn that Dad was finally out of danger.Claire never came to the hospital. Not once."Josh, where's Claire? Didn't she come back with you?"Dad finally woke up on the third day. The moment he saw how exhausted I looked, concern filled his eyes."It's okay, Dad." I forced a smile. "I won't let anything like this happen again. I won't let anyone treat you or Mom this way ever again."My parents were silent for a long time. In the end, they simply patted me on the shoulder."Do what you need to do. Whatever you decide, we'll support you."After leaving Dad's hospital room, I called Claire again."What is it?""My parents want to see you. There's also something they need to discuss with you."Her voice was hoarse, as though she hadn't slept all night."I can't tomorrow. Spencer's defending his thesis. I need to help him review it
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