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“Where’s Ethan?” Nancy asked at the front desk. 

The receptionist replied, “Mr. Wilson stepped out for an external meeting, but he left instructions earlier. If you come by while he’s out, you’re welcome to wait in his office. I’ll take you upstairs right now.” 

Nancy smiled gently and said, “Thank you. I appreciate it.” 

“Of course, Ms. Thompson,” the receptionist said quickly. “You don’t need to be formal with us at all. Just let us know if you need anything.” 

Nancy nodded in response but didn’t say anything else. 

The receptionist led her to the CEO’s private elevator. 

Emily watched the entire scene unfold, and a strange bitterness rose in her chest. 

After marrying Ethan, she had barely ever come to his 

company. 

Yet Nancy moved through the place as if she were already the lady of the house. 

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not a single one of Ethan’s friends or employees truly acknowledged her. 

Instead, everyone treated Nancy with respect. 

It was obvious how much Ethan cared about her. 

Only when Ethan cared did the people around him follow suit and take Nancy seriously. 

About half an hour later, the sound of a car horn finally came from outside. 

Ethan walked in, surrounded by a group of people. When Emily saw him, she stood up immediately. 

Lucas, who was walking beside Ethan, spotted her first and lowered his voice. “Mr. Wilson, that’s Mrs. Wilson.” 

Ethan looked in Emily’s direction, his brows knitting slightly. 

He hadn’t seen the message Emily sent saying she would wait for him at the office, so he had no idea she would be here. 

When he reached her, he stopped and asked, his tone clearly displeased, “Why are you here?” 

Emily caught the unspoken meaning in his voice. 

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It was as if her presence alone embarrassed him–like someone who didn’t belong in a place like this. 

Even so, Emily no longer cared. She simply said, “There’s something we need to talk about. Just the two of us.” 

There were too many people around, so she didn’t mention divorce outright. 

Ethan didn’t know what she wanted to discuss, but he really was busy. He said, “I have another meeting upstairs. Wait for me.” 

Emily frowned. “How long?” 

He thought for a moment and replied, “About half an hour.” 

Despite her frustration, Emily could only agree, “Fine. I’ll 

wait.” 

She didn’t want to drag this out any longer. The longer it went on, the more exhausted she felt. 

The people following Ethan clearly didn’t recognize Emily. One by one, they looked her over with open curiosity. 

Emily ignored their unfriendly stares. 

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down. 

Nearly two hours passed. No one even brought her a glass of water, but she didn’t care. She had only come to talk about the divorce. 

Just when her body had grown stiff from sitting, a message from Ethan finally came through: [I’ll pick you up from the hospital tomorrow. Whatever it is, we’ll talk tomorrow night. I’ve already left the office. It’s Sunday, and Sophie is waiting for me to take her out.] 

Staring at the message, Emily felt an overwhelming urge to reach through the screen and slap him. 

But things had already come to this. She had no other choice 

but to wait. 

***** 

The next evening, after Emily finished work, she spotted Ethan’s car as soon as she walked out of the hospital. 

She got in and noticed a bouquet of flowers on the back seat, along with a shopping bag from a luxury brand. She didn’t know what was inside. 

She didn’t need to guess. She knew exactly who they were 

meant for. 

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Once the car cleared the congested streets, Ethan glanced at her and said, “The flowers and the gift are a belated birthday present for you. I hope you like them.” 

Emily froze for a moment. Then she quickly replied, her voice cold, “Ethan, I don’t need any of this.” 

There was obvious dissatisfaction in her tone, but Ethan assumed she was simply upset that he had forgotten her birthday. 

He kept his cool and said gently, “I’ll remember your birthday from now on.” 

Emily didn’t think that mattered. She didn’t argue with him and only asked, “Where are we going?” 

“I’ve already booked a restaurant,” Ethan replied. 

Emily didn’t think a restaurant was the right place for this conversation, so she suggested, “Let’s go to Brocade Estates.” 

Brocade Estates was their new home. Ending things there felt appropriate. 

Ethan froze for a moment, then frowned. “As far as I remember, today isn’t your ovulation day.” 

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Emily immediately understood what he meant. Her expression hardened as she asked, “Ethan, is that all we ever talk about 

now? A second child?” 

Ethan looked confused. “What?” 

The car was still moving when Emily said, “Pull over.” 

Ethan didn’t ask why. He did as she said. 

It was the first time he had listened to her without hesitation. 

And the flowers and gifts in the back seat were also the first things he had ever given her. 

After the car stopped, Emily turned to face him. Her eyes were cold and distant, no warmth left. 

“I’ve had the agreement ready for a long time,” she said calmly. “You never signed it. Is there something you’re unhappy with?” 

Ethan still hadn’t read the agreement. He didn’t know it was a divorce agreement. 

He shook his head and answered briefly, “No.” 

Emily was totally lost for words with him. 

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voice, “Ethan, let’s end this here. I won’t stand in the way of whoever you want to be with, but this marriage has existed in name only for years. It’s time to put an end to it.” 

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