Hearing that, Abigail looked puzzled. “What else? I was afraid you’d be too busy to take care of this, so I came in person. I have to go to work later, so please hurry.” He had already arranged everything with his people outside, which can only mean that he was prepared for this, right?
With pursed lips, Sean looked at the document on the table. Then, he picked up a pen and quickly flipped to the page where his signature was required, signing his name without even looking through the document.
Abigail watched as he signed the papers, but before he could complete his signature, his phone rang.
“Don’t answer it. Just sign the documents first.” Seeing him about to put down the pen and answer the call, she held his hand. “It’ll only take a few seconds.”
After taking a glance at her, he hung up the phone and proceeded to sign his name.
She then handed him the other copy. As she looked at his signature on the divorce agreement, it was as if she were cradling something precious. She looked at it several times, ensuring everything was correct before finally putting it in her bag.
As for Sean’s copy, he simply put it in the drawer.
“Let’s go.” Abigail checked the time. “The rush hour is over. We can make it to the City Hall in half an hour to get the certificate.”
He wanted to say something, but when he saw the hint of expectation in her eyes, he suddenly felt that saying anything was meaningless at this point. This was the day she had been looking forward to, and any extra words would make it seem like he couldn’t let her go. He would never allow such doubts to appear in his life. In the end, he got up with a cold face, picked up his coat and car keys, then walked straight out.
Divorce was a matter of significance, so he didn’t get the driver and drove himself.
Abigail headed to the backseat right away, but Sean wouldn’t allow that to happen. He immediately grabbed the back of her collar and pushed her into the passenger seat.
“What’s wrong with you?!” She struggled while slapping his hand away.
Hearing her say that it hurt, he let go of his hand. “Do you think I’m your driver?”
He tugged at his tie, feeling irritated. When she turned around, she saw a rare touch of annoyance on his face, and she pursed her lips at that.
He doesn’t even want to pretend anymore. Without speaking, she obediently got into the passenger seat and fastened her seatbelt before looking out of the window.
The City Hall was in the same direction as their home, so the scenery along the way was very familiar. Yet, thinking that this would be their last ride together, Abigail felt a trace of sadness seep through. She thought she was mentally prepared, but it felt like something was slowly being stripped away.
She remained still, letting that feeling spread. In her mind, she thought, Right, even raising a dog for three years would form an emotional attachment. Over these three years, I’ve invested my youth and effort, but it all seems to be meaningless. Now, the moment of liberation has finally arrived, but strangely, I don’t feel all that happy about it.
The two of them remained silent throughout the journey. Once they arrived at the City Hall, Sean got out of the car first and lit a cigarette.
Abigail took a deep breath and was about to open the car door to get out when her phone in her pocket started vibrating. Her hand, which was holding onto the door handle, hesitated for a moment. Upon seeing the caller ID, she closed the car door once again and quickly answered the phone. “Grandma?”
From the other end came Analise’s cautious voice. “Abigail, where is your house again?”
Suddenly, someone could be heard scolding Analise impatiently in the background. “Lady, do you want to go or not? My car is still vacant. If you’re not going anywhere, then get out!”
Analise’s voice was muffled. “Okay, okay. Let me ask where my granddaughter’s house is.”
“If you’re demented, then don’t come out wandering around! Do you even have money to pay the fare? Get out!”
When Abigail heard that, her heart ached, and she hurriedly pushed open the car door and jumped out. “Grandma, where are you?”
Analise had been staying in the village, taking care of Theodore. She had never been to the city before, so she was naturally clueless about navigating the roads here.
Abigail’s heart clenched upon hearing her grandmother being scolded. She was concerned about leaving Analise alone at the bus station, for it wouldn’t be safe for her. Feeling anxious, she said, “Grandma, could you pass the phone to the driver? I’ll talk to him.”
“Hey!” Analise hurriedly handed the phone to the driver.
The driver scolded impatiently, “What’s wrong with you? How could you let an old lady go out alone? She can’t even tell me where she wants to go. She’s delaying my business!”
Abigail apologized in a low voice, “I’m sorry for the trouble, sir. Please take my grandma to the north gate of Aqua Serenity Manor. I’ll wait for her there, and I’ll pay you triple the fare. Is that okay?”
Aqua Serenity Manor was an upscale neighborhood. Naturally, the driver agreed since she was polite and offered to triple the fare. “Alright, but if you don’t show up, I’ll just leave her by the roadside.”
After hanging up the phone, Abigail glanced toward the City Hall anxiously. There are many people inside now. If I go in and collect our divorce certificate now, I might miss Grandma’s cab.
She got out of the car, intending to talk to Sean. “Can we collect the certificate another day? Something just came up.”
At her words, he took a deep drag of his cigarette and stubbed it out, giving her a cold look. “Are you joking with me?” You were the one who urgently wanted to get the divorce certificate in the morning, and now that we’re here, you’re telling me that something came up. Are you playing games with me?
Abigail knew she was at fault. The last time she wanted to get the certificate, she was late and ended up not collecting it. Now, she had to stand him up because of her own affairs. If he didn’t know the reason, he might think she was playing hard to get.
Seeing his displeased expression, she couldn’t get angry either; she could only be honest. “I’m in a hurry. My grandma is coming, so I have to pick her up. I didn’t mean to stand you up. It’s my fault this time. Next time, why don’t you set the date? I promise I’ll be there even if it’s raining knives.”
His eyes darkened when he heard her say she would be there even if it was raining knives.
However, she couldn’t care less at the moment, for her mind was full of her grandmother. After speaking, she turned around and hurriedly ran to the roadside, waving her hand to hail a cab. Her panicked actions resembled those of someone escaping.
Left alone at the entrance of the City Hall, Sean wore an extremely dark and gloomy expression.
After a while, he got back into his car and drove to East Joy Talent.
In the room, Kevin held a teapot with a picture of a beautiful woman on it while taking a sip of tea. “Why do you look so dissatisfied?”
After Sean gave him a cold glare, he pulled out a chair and sat down, lighting a cigarette. “Do you think everyone is as promiscuous as you?”
Naturally, Kevin didn’t think Sean had come to him during work hours just to find a place to smoke. Suddenly, something came to his mind. He moved closer to Sean and sniffed the man. “What’s with the fiery temper? Did Abigail leave you, making you angry the entire night?”
Hearing this, Sean’s fingers tightened around his cigarette. He then gave Kevin a cold glance. “Why are you so enthusiastic about her affairs?”
“Ahem!” Kevin immediately controlled his expression. “I’m just concerned about you. I mean, if you have feelings for her, just take the initiative. This stoic face of yours is only for people like us. No woman falls for that. She’s been looking at your cold expression for three years, so it’s no wonder her heart sank. It would be strange if she doesn’t want a divorce.” He then leaned closer, bringing his chair nearer to Sean. “So, have you two gotten the divorce certificate yet?”
Sean sneered. “Don’t mention it. Every time we’re about to, she finds an excuse to avoid it.”
At his words, Kevin playfully rubbed his chin. “Well, it seems like someone is giving her advice from the shadows.”
“What do you mean?” Sean raised an eyebrow.
“Think about it. In the past three years, you could count the number of times you two have met on one hand. Now that you’re getting divorced, you see each other more often, but when it comes to official business, it’s impossible to get it done. Based on my many years of experience, she’s… playing hard to get. She’s trying to attract your attention in a different way. Women can be stubborn, so just pamper her a bit. Didn’t you say that your grandparents love her? Naturally, she’s definitely the better choice as a wife.”
…
As Sean came out of Kevin’s place, he was still a bit puzzled. However, considering Abigail’s recent behavior, it indeed seemed like she was trying to catch his attention. The most obvious sign was how they used to meet only once a month, but now, they would meet each other every few days. Other than trying to catch his attention, he couldn’t explain why the woman, whose world used to revolve around him, had suddenly turned into a different person.
In the past, he might have found her scheming, but this time, he didn’t feel as uncomfortable. In fact, he was even looking forward to it. Now that she’s playing hard to get, I wonder when she’ll finally make her move!
On the other hand, as soon as Abigail got out of the cab, she suddenly sneezed twice in a row. An old saying from her hometown immediately came to mind as she thought, One sneeze, someone misses you; two sneezes, someone curses you; three sneezes, cold’s debut. Two sneezes? Which wicked person is cursing me behind my back?
Abigail had just gotten out of the car when Analise arrived.
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