El Patio Del Divorcio Novels & Stories

It hadn’t even been five minutes since I told them about the divorce, and everything was already spiraling. “Mom…” I turned to her with teary eyes, my voice trembling. “Dad just hit me.” “Shut your filthy mouth and answer your father. Did you divorce your husband? Yes or no?” I stared at them, stunned. Why were they acting like this? They had never looked at me with such disgust. It was like they wanted to rip me apart. I shook my head, trying to calm myself. They probably just didn’t understand the full story. So I started to explain, from the beginning, about my so-called friend and how James betrayed me.

"Vivian. You got Ethan Aldridge to go after us. Were you already planning the divorce so you could run off with him?" The betrayer, pointing the finger. I suddenly found it all absurdly funny. One more word would be a waste of breath. "Think whatever you want." I pulled out the divorce papers I'd printed in the guest room. "Sign." Garrett stood rooted in place, staring at me. Patricia was the first to lose it. "Divorce? Fine! A bitch like you doesn't belong in this family. You'll leave with nothing!" I actually laughed. "Your son got another woman pregnant, and I'm a bitch?"

The divorce finished the rest. Now, he had nothing left except the clothes on his body and the shoes on his feet. He thought of his son’s small hand holding his finger. That was gone too. He couldn’t speak. He cried without sound. Patra Brown didn’t even look at him. She stood beside her mother, looking perfect as always. She was beautiful, everyone knew that. Her long lashes, her straight black hair that she styled with too much care. She wore a tight red dress with gold earrings, looking more like she was attending a party than a divorce hearing.

" It's yours now! I wanted to file a case against you for drugging me, you were once a lawyer I'm sure you know it's a crime to drug someone. But I won't, and soon you will hear from my lawyer. I want a divorce! Adam said without hesitation. Patricia's heart stopped beating for a second. " What! No way! You can't do that! " I'm done with you and your horrible ways Patricia! This marriage is over! I have tried to stay strong for our children! But it's time they know the truth about our marriage. Patricia thought about what her friends would say if Adam divorce her. She thought about Keisha and Carmilla, then about how Katherine and Joel would feel about Adam's decision. She couldn't take it,

In the past, she had believed in his love, but today, he couldn’t even make a choice. ​ “Pat, I love you.” Aston chose to say those words again in front of her. ​ “Keep your love to yourself, Aston. I can’t accept it anymore.” ​ “Patricia...” he moaned faintly, sounding heartbroken. ​ “I came here to find an answer for us. Now I understand who you are. I can no longer spend the rest of my life with you. I only hope that we can divorce on good terms.” Patricia took a deep, shaky breath to steady herself before uttering those confident words.

Patricia stated with a heavy heart. “Do you understand, why you must hold on until your semester had ended? If they are to get divorced now, mom will be libel to return the five million dollars for not fulfilling her part of the deal, you will be abandoned with us then there will be no hope for anyone, please finish your studies first then we’ll figure something out.”

"I've taken care of your discharge and booked your flight out of this nightmare. The Pattons are powerful, and Damian is no slouch. Are you sure you don't want me by your side for the divorce?" I forced a pale, bitter smile. "It's fine. You've been my anchor through this storm. I need to handle the divorce alone. The child is gone, and nothing can hold me back now. I can do this." She pulled me into a tight hug. "Call me anytime. I'll always be your rock." After she left the room, I pressed a shaking hand to my now-flat abdomen. Gathering my belongings, I headed out but ran into Damian Patton in the lobby.

"Well, Mrs. Hendrix—" "Ssh, no ‘Mrs. Hendrix,’ dear," Patricia interrupted with a wave of her hand. "Mother-in-law." Ivy forced a small smile. "Okay, mother-in-law. My contract marriage with Harry is set to end in seven months. But after this case, I’d like to know if we can divorce and go our separate ways." Patricia blinked, taken aback. For the first time, she looked truly surprised. "You want a divorce?" she asked, her voice quieter now.

"Then find one who'll do a consultation. At least understand what you're agreeing to." She's right. I know she's right. So I make an appointment with Patricia Chen—the lawyer Lila's coworker recommended. "She eats men like Julian for breakfast," Lila assured me. Patricia's office is expensive-looking. Glass and steel, modern art on the walls. I feel small and out of place in my borrowed clothes. "Mrs. Voss." Patricia is fiftyish, sharp-eyed, impeccably dressed. "Please, sit." I sink into the chair across from her desk, the divorce papers clutched in my hands.

We laughed at how Vicky married a literal manchild, Macy married a jerk, and Alice married a lawyer who wouldn't let her win an argument. "Well, you heard the master, y'all. If I were you I would rethink my decision now." Leticia commented while munching on a snack. "Especially you three." "What about you? Have you decided to get back with Sam?" Patty asked Leticia whose mouth lifted in a smile. "Our separation was mutual, although I was the one who asked for divorce because that man has got no time for me. Imagine this body being ignored 24/7 by your man because he loves his job more than me."