Chapter 6

Kristen sat on the couch, her mind consumed by thoughts of Clyde's announcement and decision. She felt a sense of desperation creeping over her. The weight of his words bore down on her like a crushing boulder, threatening to suffocate her with despair. How could he, her beloved Clyde, the man be pledged her heart to be so callous, how could he be so cold-hearted to demand for a divorce without so much second thought?

It was as if the ground had ripped out from beneath her feet, leaving her adrift in a sea of uncertainty and fear. She wracked her brain for a solution, a way to change his mind before it was too late.

She stood up from the couch and walked towards the shelf that was resting against the wall at one corner of the living room. She stared at the picture hanging on the wall. The picture portrayed both she and Clyde, a symbol of happiness and dedication to each other.

She sighed deeply and with trembling hands, she traced the outline of her wedding ring, the symbol of their l