Chapter 437
hapter 437
Fiona looked at the divorce letter on the table, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Because of a fleeting glimpse in her youth, she had regarded Nicolas as her lifelong support.
After entering the household, she respected her in–laws and followed every rule. She had no dignity, no status.
And in the end, all she got was a piece of paper divorcing her.
She thought, ‘Nicolas, how could you be so heartless? ‘
Though heartbroken, Fiona stood firm. “I don’t want your divorce papers. I demand a mutual separation agreement p>
Only women who had committed one of the Seven Grounds for Divorce and had committed grave sins would be cast out of the family.
She had arrived in grand bridal red, and now she would leave with nothing, bearing a lifetime of disgrace.
She could not accept such terms.
Nicolas chuckled coldly. “Then what is all this fuss about? In the end, aren’t you just unwilling to let go of this life of luxury p>
His arrogance was nauseating. Fiona now realized how blind she had been to marry him.
But for the sake of her son, she couldn’t tear things completely apart just yet.
Fiona declared firmly, “If you wish to divorce me, then state your reasons. Otherwise, I won’t accept it p>
Nicolas’s face turned cold. He had thought Fiona might be softening, but she actually wanted a mutual separation.
His smile disappeared as he said sternly, “You struck your husband. Is that not reason enough p>
“Oh really?” Fiona’s voice dripped with sarcasm. She reached up, brushed her hair aside, and revealed the wound on her forehead. “Then tell me, how do you explain the injury on my head p>
The wound on Fiona’s forehead was still bleeding, the swollen, gaping cut gruesome to look at.
Nicolas faltered, but relying on his status, he said coldly, “That was unintentional. I didn’t mean to push you. As a wife, you should be broad–minded. Must you make a fuss over such a small matter p>
Fiona seethed inwardly. ‘If I get hurt, I deserved it, but if I dare to lay a hand on him, it’s an unforgivable sin? What kind of twisted logic is that p>
Fiona let out a bitter laugh. “Not even a brute could utter such shameless words. If you refuse to write the mutual separation agreement, I’ll make this a city–wide scandal and let everyone judge whether I’m the one being unreasonable p>
She added, “And don’t forget. Last time, when you were plotting to poison Madam Margaret, I heard it all. If the public learns what kind of filth Henry’s household is made of, what do you think will happen p>
Fiona was more clear–headed than ever. No wonder Athena would rather suffer than stay.
Everyone in this household was rotten to the core. If she didn’t leave now, she’d either turn into a monster like them or be devoured by them.
Nicolas’s eyes widened. He glared at Fiona like he wanted to swallow her whole. “You wouldn’t dare p>
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“I have nothing to lose. Try me,” Fiona said, her gaze unwavering and fearless.
Her parents were far away in Berkton. She wasn’t afraid of Nicolas playing dirty.
Looking into Fiona’s eyes, Nicolas felt chilled to the bone.
Nicolas thought, ‘So this is her true colors. All that obedience and gentleness was just a facade. She’s finally revealing her real
self p>
With a cold sneer, Nicolas said, “Done pretending, are we p>
His words pierced her heart, but Fiona was numb to it now. She laid out two options. “First, I leave with nothing but take Cedric with me. Second, I take my dowry and leave, and Cedric stays here p>
Traditionally, women who were separated mutually were allowed to take their dowry. It was already a generous condition.
But taking the child was impossible.
Cedric was the only thing she couldn’t bear to part with. But if she didn’t leave now, she might lose her life.
Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.