All Chapters of The Divorce That Made Me Untouchable: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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Chapter 31 Don’t Touch Her!

CLAIREI know it might sound harsh, since Matthew was only trying to help. But I don’t have time to apologize right now. I can’t explain what I just saw.I grabbed my jacket and phone, slipped on a pair of hotel slippers, and rushed to see my mom as quickly as possible. No matter what, I didn’t want Charles to do anything to mom. I wanted to make sure she was okay. After yesterday’s emotional standoff, I’ve grown more wary of Charles. If he could hurt me, it’s not impossible for him to hurt mom, who can’t defend herself. And by sending me a photo with no explanation, it was like a threat saying, “Come now, or I’ll do something to her.”“Claire, where are you going?” I only had time to glance at Matthew before leaving. I ran to the elevator and hurriedly pressed the lobby button. I don’t want Matthew to follow me. I also don’t want anyone to follow me to mom’s place.For now, mom’s whereabouts are still a secret between me and Charles. So if anyone else finds out, I’ll panic and ha

Chapter 32: The One You're Meant to Be With

CLAIREEva stood up. She looked at me blankly for a few seconds. Then that fake smile reappeared. “Thank you, Claire. I really appreciate it. I’m just so happy you let Charles care about me.”Oh, forget about caring—even if they wanted to have sex in the car, on the way home, or once we got home, I wouldn’t mind anymore.Because I’ll never let Charles touch me again. Let alone have sex.“Claire, Eva thanks you.” Charles flashed a smile.I smiled back just as sweetly. “It’s my responsibility to help someone who needs help. Eva is a friend of yours, and I feel bad for her. So, it’s okay.”I saw the change in Eva’s expression and her physical reaction as she clenched her bag. That showed she might have been provoked by my words. Good, that was my intention. The stress she’s creating should be just as intense as what I’m feeling. Call me vengeful, but as long as my vengeance is directed at those who’ve hurt me, I don’t think I’ll be losing out. “It’s fine if you two want to leave first

Chapter 33 How He Saw Me

CLAIRE"I have no idea. I never thought about it," I answered honestly. I was pulled inside by Mrs. Lizzy as she closed all the glass shutters. "Matthew might be too shy to say it. But he still has the same feelings for you, my dear, Claire."While she was busy setting up her desk, I pensively stood at the door thinking about her words. Now it feels like my responsibility is getting bigger. Not only Matthew, but his mother is also trying to bring back the atmosphere that used to exist between us. I know that maybe our past memories were so sweet like most teenagers. But I'm not sure it can happen again at our age. I mean, I want Mrs. Lizzy to realize that I'm someone's wife. Yes, even though I'm about to get divorced from Charles. I want her to advise Matthew. For Matthew's sake. So Matthew wouldn't be hurt by her expectations and I wouldn't be burdened by the feelings he was trying to convey on me. "Mrs. Lizzy," I called softly. I stepped closer and put on a smile. "I'm really

Chapter 34 Take It or Leave It

CLAIREMatthew never touches me without my permission. But that’s not the issue. It’s just an excuse so he doesn’t follow me to mom’s place. “Fine, if you don’t trust me, you can take this.” He handed me his phone. When I looked, I saw that a call to the emergency number was already set up.“You can press that number anytime if I act out of line.”I shook my head in disbelief. “You don’t have to do this. Besides, you know I’m just talking nonsense.”Still holding his phone in my hand, he put his coat back on me. “It’s fine. You can take my phone. I’ll drive you there.”If this is how it’s gonna be, there’s no way I’m going straight to mom’s place. At least first I’ll go get the car from the hotel, then head there. “Since you’re super annoying when you insist, just take me to the hotel,” I decided. Matthew’s face lit up like a flashlight, suddenly becoming very bright. “With pleasure.”And that’s how I ended up in Matthew’s car again.Just like before, there wasn’t much conversatio

Chapter 35 We Need Each Other

CLAIREI wiped my tears with Matthew’s handkerchief. “I’m trying to work again so I can have my own money to move mom to another place. That’s why I can’t divorce Charles yet, I’m afraid he’ll use mom as a threat. I’m still trying to get back the rights he took from me during our marriage, and I have to do it slowly. So I can’t divorce him right now.”“So you’ve realized everything?”I nodded repeatedly. “I’m pretty sure Eva wasn’t just his friend on the day he brought her home. But I don’t want to think about that. I just want to focus on how to save mom first. Then I’ll save myself.”“By divorcing Charles?”Even though I was embarrassed to admit all this, I nodded. “Divorcing Charles is what I want. But carrying out that wish is something I have to think through carefully. I don’t want to lose mom, the only person who’s there for me right now.”It felt incredibly relieving after telling him all of this. It was different from what I’d expected—I’d thought I might feel more anxious.

Chapter 36 Permission to Marry

CLAIREFinally, for the first time in years, I reunited Matthew with mom. I had thought this through, and I decided to accept Matthew's offer. In his car I cried for almost an hour by myself, letting all my emotions out. Only then did I explain mom's situation in more detail. And he ended up driving me to see her, without me begging. I refused many times because I didn't want to tire him. But Matthew's response was comforting. He said, "If I want you, I have to understand that you have a responsibility to your mom. Now, I want the responsibility to not only be yours, but let me handle it."How could I not melt? Used to being hurt and suffering alone for years because I loved a man, I had forgotten how good it felt to be cared for and seen. I feel valuable again because of Matthew. He made me feel like a living individual again and worthy no matter what. Matthew doesn't judge my past. Matthew doesn't see what the potential future holds if he's with me. He only sees, how I am righ

Chapter 37 Nobody Gets Me Like You

CLAIREMatthew pressed the pen again. Then he handed it to me. "I've kept my promise. Now you can keep it with you. You can use it if you feel I'm breaking my promise."He slipped it into my hand. I took it, putting it away in my bag. "What do I do with it?" I asked curiously."Sue me? I'll prepare a personal lawyer for you. It's not that I plan to renege, but as a protection for you. After all, no matter who it is, in marriage, the woman is on average the most disadvantaged party. So even if I'm not going to do it, I still want to facilitate you with a lawyer and if necessary a marriage agreement. As for the points, what should be in there, you can decide."Oh what is this? Is this how it is to be married to a man who is emotionally, financially and intellectually prepared? Is this how it is to have a relationship with a man who has emotional intelligence? It's not even anything yet but he's already providing protective efforts for me, without me even asking. Why does it feel so e

Chapter 38 The Woman He Finds Attractive

CLAIREWith a smile on his face and an innocent expression, Matthew walked casually. “I’m just helping you. If you walk on your own, your feet might hurt even more. Besides, how are you supposed to walk with just one shoe?”I smacked him on the back once to vent my annoyance. But after that, slowly, I stopped resisting. Not only was it pointless because our strength wasn’t matched, but I was also too tired today and didn’t have the energy to put up a fight anymore. So, instead of kicking my legs in the air, I decided to look at Matthew’s face. From down here, I could see the difference in his jawline from a few years ago. Now it’s more defined, more like a man’s—not the cute, innocent teenager he used to be. The Matthew of today has truly changed. “Admiring my face, hmmm?”“Ugh, what’s with you! Don’t get too full of yourself. I was just looking at the sky because there are so many stars.”Matthew, being the kind of person who believes in evidence, simply looked up. “You’re right.

Chapter 39 From My Best Friend to My Future

CLAIRE“I hear that a lot.” I pulled the half-eaten piece of candy still hanging from his mouth and ate it. “Maybe so. But have you ever heard it from me?” I glanced at him. “Just because this is the first time I’ve heard it from you doesn’t mean you really feel that way.”“Hmm, okay, it’s fine if you don’t believe me yet. I can prove it as time goes on.”I rolled my eyes and pretended to look for another snack. But honestly, deep down, I was nervous. I don’t know if it’s the fear of being betrayed or because my trust has just been completely shattered. So now, sweet words don’t have any effect on me. I even see them as something that’s bound to turn bitter later on. Yeah, I know Matthew is a good person. But being good doesn’t guarantee he’ll follow through on everything he says, right? That’s what I always think. “Feeling better?” “I don’t know.” I finally lay down. I slept on my back, facing the sky, with both hands on my belly. “What if I disappoint you or can’t meet your ex

Chapter 40 The Woman Who Dares to Disturb

CLAIREHonestly, I couldn't stop smiling ever since I got out of Matthew's car. Whether it was because I was desperately craving affection or simply because he was so sweet, those words kept echoing in my head. It was like a broken record that kept playing—unable to be stopped, yet too precious to throw away. I felt seen and valued for who I truly am. I didn’t have to be someone else to earn love. And nothing felt more relieving than that.I think Matthew is the cure I’ve been searching for—and he’s meant for me. The only question is how I’ll keep him from turning into poison down the road.Oh, the feeling…“The styles in this album do not suit me. I want a custom design made for my maternity photos.”My steps halted on the last stair when I heard that voice. My eyes fell on the woman currently standing at the door of the VVIP room. Her voice boomed, unlike when she was at home.She is the woman who is so precious to Charles right now, Eva.Oh God, what else does that woman want to

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