Chapter 89: Divorce Papers

Ethan stared at Emily in disbelief. He remembered how she used to police him—how she would panic whenever she saw a woman near him. But now, it felt like she was pretending not to care at all.

“Emily, do you still love me?” he asked.

No answer came. Instead, he heard loud snoring—she had fallen asleep.

Irritated, Ethan left the room and slept in the guest room. He lay awake for a long time, turning from side to side, his mind churning deep into the night. When he finally drifted off, it was late.

By the time he woke the next morning, the sun was already up. He got out of bed and searched the house—the living room, the kitchen, the courtyard, even the garden—but Emily was nowhere to be found. He went into her bedroom and found it empty. He called her several times, but she didn’t pick up.

He showered, dressed, and headed to the company where he had applied for an interview. When he arrived, he scanned the printed list on the wall. His name wasn’t there. With his qualifications, he shou