Semua Bab I Want A Divorce: Bab 161 - Bab 170

SERAThe hospital room door stood slightly ajar, voices filtering through the gap—Darius's low murmur and Vivienne's tearful responses.Luna's hand tightened in mine, her small fingers still trembling from the parking garage. She'd cried herself quiet on the drive here, hiccupping sobs gradually fading into exhausted silence, but her grip on me hadn't loosened once."Do you want to see Daddy?" I asked softly, kneeling down to her level in the sterile hallway.Luna nodded, her face pale and drawn. "Is Miss Vivienne going to be okay?"The concern in her voice made my chest ache. Even after everything, my daughter worried about the woman who'd called her a brat and then blamed me for a fall I didn't cause."I think so, baby. But remember, you don't have to talk to her if you don't want to."I knocked once, then pushed the door open before anyone could tell us not to enter.Vivienne lay in the hospital bed, her emerald dress replaced by a plain gown that washed out her already pale comple

SERANoah had arranged another meeting to try and convince me more about the tour. I had to take Luna with me because she still seemed a bit distant and I couldn't bring it in me to drop her off with someone else. The restaurant Noah picked was bright and warm, all floor-to-ceiling windows and natural light that made everything feel less heavy than it actually was. Luna sat beside me in the booth, swinging her legs and studying the menu with the kind of focus she usually reserved for coloring books.Noah arrived exactly on time, briefcase in one hand and that easy smile that always put me at ease. He slid into the seat across from us and winked at Luna."You must be the famous Luna I've heard so much about."Luna giggled, hiding her face against my arm. "I'm not famous.""Not yet," Noah teased, then turned his attention to me. "How are you doing?" He gave me a curious look that had me on edge. "You returned my text so late, last night...did something happen?" How eyes darted to Luna

DARIUSThe club on the address I was sent was exactly where I expected it to be—upscale, dimly lit, the kind of place where money bought privacy and discretion. The kind of place Lucas Chen would choose to celebrate his freedom.I found him at the bar, surrounded by friends who laughed too loud and drank too much. He looked good. Too good for someone who'd spent over three months in jail. His hair was freshly cut, his clothes expensive, his smile wide and careless as he raised a glass of whiskey.Like he hadn't assaulted my sister. Like he hadn't tried to kill Sera on that cruise ship. Like consequences were things that happened to other people.The rage I'd been holding back since the phone call with my lawyer erupted.I crossed the club floor in long strides, ignoring the music and the bodies pressed too close together. Lucas saw me coming. His smile widened, cruel and mocking."Darius Blackwood!" He spread his arms like we were old friends. "Come to celebrate with me? First round's

SERAThe car hummed softly through empty streets as my car drove by. Darius sat in the passenger seat, eyes closed, and his breathing was shallow."I'm taking you home," I informed softly, preparing to turn toward the neighborhood where his house was. "I don't want to go home."His voice came out weak, barely above a whisper. I glanced over, concern tightening my chest."Darius, Vivienne is waiting for you. She's still recovering from—""I don't care." He opened his eyes, staring at nothing through the windshield. "I don't want to go home to her.""You're exhausted and hurt. You're not thinking clearly—""I don't want to marry her anymore."The confession sounded like it was ripped from him yet the honesty in those words couldn't be faked or denied. My hands tightened on the steering wheel until my knuckles went white.What does he mean by that? She's the love of his life. "What?""Vivienne." He turned his head to look at me, his expression raw and honest in a way I hadn't seen in

CATHYLunch with Edward ans Sophie became more frequent, despite my initial plan to stay away...sometimes I would even join Sera and Luna to see them, as tortuous as it was, seeing how Edward looked at her...it was the only time I wasn't left drowning in my memories, in my thoughts and my regrets. Today though, it was just Edward, Sophie and me. Sophie's laughter filled the restaurant, bright and uninhibited in a way that made my chest ache. She looked like she had no worries, like she wasn't burdened by the cruelty this world had shown her and a part of me couldn't help but wonder if I could be like her some day. After all of this...maybe.She was telling a story about her art class, her hands gesturing wildly as she described how her teacher had accidentally sat in paint."And it was bright purple!" Sophie gasped between giggles. "She didn't notice for like twenty minutes!"Edward smiled, that soft expression he reserved for his daughter. "I'm sure she appreciated having the who