Chapter 2

Rowan worked fast. Within a day, he prepared the divorce agreement and booked Juliet's plane ticket.

The only thing he still hadn't uncovered was Willow's background, but Juliet wasn't in a rush. There were 30 days before the divorce could be finalized. It was more than enough time to figure everything out.

Victoria, who had been recuperating in the countryside, rushed back the moment she heard Juliet was hurt. When she found Juliet lying in a hospital bed, barely able to speak, she felt both heartbroken and furious.

"This is outrageous! I can't believe Caspian actually hurt you for another woman. I'll go find him right now and make him apologize to you on his knees, Jules!"

"It's alright, Victoria." Juliet held her back and reached for the divorce agreement on the bedside table. "I've been married into your family for six years, and I've never asked you for anything. Just this once… Could you take this to him and have him sign it?"

Victoria's pupils contracted as she looked at the agreement. "Do you really want a divorce, Jules?"

Juliet hummed softly with a blank expression.

Victoria studied her for a long while before letting out a heavy sigh. "Caspian doesn't deserve you."

As she watched Victoria walk out with the agreement, Juliet felt a familiar tightness in her chest. She had once believed she and Caspian could live out their lives with mutual respect, and that would be enough for her.

However, love was either there or it wasn't. It had taken her six years to realize it, and she hated how blind she had been.

Juliet chuckled bitterly to herself. The moment she closed her eyes to get some rest, the door was shoved open, and Caspian's furious voice filled the room before he even stepped inside.

"You sure know how to play the victim, Juliet. I can't believe you got my mother to back you up!"

As soon as his words fell, a stack of checks hit her chest. It didn't hurt, but it made her chest tighten.

Juliet clenched her fists and looked up, only to find Willow standing behind Caspian.

Willow's expression was stoic as she said, "I didn't even hold it against you for calling me a homewrecker last time, Ms. Bennett. But now, you've asked Mrs. Henderson to insult me with a check. What exactly are you trying to do?"

Willow stepped forward, her voice edged with hostility. "I don't want to become the lady of the Henderson family, and I'm not short of money. Your husband is the one pestering me. Instead of coming after me, maybe you should keep your man on a tighter leash!"

Juliet almost burst into laughter when she heard that. "Is your head alright, Ms. Everly? Should I pay for a doctor to take a look at you?"

Willow's face flushed red, and she ripped her hand out of Caspian's hold. "I'm moving out today, Mr. Henderson! I don't want your money, and I don't need you to take care of me. Let's go our separate ways so no one can call me a homewrecker again!"

"Don't go, Willie!" Caspian hurriedly wrapped his arms around her, sweat breaking out across his forehead. "What am I supposed to do if you leave me?"

"Get a hold of yourself, Mr. Henderson!" Willow broke free from his hold and stormed off without a backward glance.

As soon as Willow left, Caspian spun around and gripped Juliet's chin so hard that it felt like he might crush her bones. "Juliet, I'm warning you to stay away from Willie! If I ever catch you bullying her again, I won't let you off!"

Juliet tightened her fists as she watched him chase after Willow.

Not long after, Victoria returned with the signed divorce agreement.

Her eyes misted over as she apologized. "I'm so sorry, Jules… I tried to talk that woman into leaving. I didn't think he would treat her like she's everything to him. He didn't even look at the divorce agreement before signing it. In 30 days, you'll be officially divorced."

Juliet hummed softly before shifting her gaze to the window.