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Chapter 6 The Divorce I Never Expected

Author: Ranye
I froze in place, barely able to believe what I had just heard.

Daniel had actually asked for a divorce this time?

What on earth was going on?

Before I could even speak, the voice inside my womb burst out laughing. 'Mom, I told you so! I've been saying you should leave him! And now look at you!'

I clenched my fists, swallowing the unease rising in my chest, and asked carefully, "Emily pressured you into saying this, didn't she? You two… it was just an accident, right? Daniel, if you tell me the truth, I can forgive you."

But Daniel reached over and gently stroked Emily's hair, his expression soft and indulgent. "Emily and I truly love each other. I'll give you the compensation you deserve, but I hope you can let us be together."

I watched Emily leaning smugly against Daniel's shoulder, grinning like she owned the world.

Oddly, instead of feeling anger, I felt a spark of curiosity.

Would she even be able to smile when the truth finally slapped her in the face?

That very nig
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