When the staff member stamped the papers, Joe shut his eyes. After the divorce was finalized, I took off the old wedding ring. It had our initials engraved inside and looked a little worn. Joe’s breathing became heavier when he saw that. “Can you give the ring to me?” I said, “No.” After I left, I sold the ring to a pawn shop. It did not sell for much. I used that money to buy a new dress for Helen. When she received it, she immediately teared up. “Aria, I can’t take this!” “Please accept it as a congratulatory gift for Luke’s temporary assignment as the captain of Horizon Ship.” She whispered, “He didn’t want to get promoted just as a replacement for Captain Anderson.” I said, “He’s not. The company is aware of his capability.” Very soon, East Shipping Corporation came out with a statement. Joe lost the opportunity to be promoted to general captain and was sent away for six months of training. He would no longer be the captain of Horizon Ship.Mia had to
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