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“Sign, Evelyn murmured.
She flipped the agreement to the last page, concealing the title before handing it to him.
Reuben assumed that she just wanted some jewelry or assets
He didn’t bother to check and signed the paper, wanting to put an end to this farce…
and looked up.
He finished signing and
“Addy hasn’t been feeling well and since there’s no one to take care of her at home, she needs to stay here for a while.”
Evelyn nodded numbly. Be my guest”
She picked up the file and left steadfastly.
Evelyn headed to the law firm.
The layer reviewed the divorce agreement and nodded
“The signature is valid, Mrs. Gregson. In a month, once the cooling–off period ends, your marriage with Mr. Gregson will officially be dissolved.” Evelyn gripped the papers tightly, her fingertips turning white.
It was about to be over finally!
In the evening, when Evelyn got back to the villa, the sound of laughter and chatter echoed from the living room.
Addison sat on the couch with Wes and Nolan cuddling on either side, listening eagerly as she told a story.
“In the end, the prince’s kiss woke the princess, and they lived happily ever after. Addison stroked the boys‘ heads.
We craned his neck and said,“Addy, you’re way nicer than mum
Nolan gave a nod.
I wish you were our mom,
Evelyn froze at the door, as if someone had stabbed her in her heart…
She went upstairs expressionlessly and took a shower in the guest bathroom.
Although the warm water washed over her fatigue, it couldn’t wash away the pain in her heart.
She closed her eyes and thought, “Don’t worry! Your wish is about to come true
Shortly after Evelyn lay down, the mattress suddenly sagged.
Reuben took a shower and lay down next to her
Evelyn lay with her back to him, not moving at all.
Suddenly, he leaned closer, wrapped his arm around her waist, and kissed the back of her neck.
Evelyn’s body tensed up.
She suddenly pushed him away!
Reuben frowned, “I’ve already made it up to you, and your brother was safe and sound. Will you stop being so dramatic?”
Before Evelyn could say something, a knock came at the door.
Wes poked his liule head in
Dyd! The forecast says there’ll be thunder tonight. Isn’t Addy scared of thunder?”
Nolan perked in, 100,
“Dad, come keep Addy company! She’s scared!”
Reuben glanced at the darkening sky outside the window and stood up without hesitation
Before heading out, he said coldly, “You’re sleeping alone tonight.”
The door wasn’t fully closed, and faint laughter and charter drifted in from the next room.
“Reuben, you came!” Addison exclaimed
Dad! Addy’s stories are really fun!” Wes said excitedly.
Nolan asked, Dad, can we let Addy live here forever?”
Reuben chuckled!“Okay.”
Evelyn lay on the bed, listened to their laughter, and slowly closed her eyes.
The next day, Evelyn heard a string of laughter from the kitchen the moment she went downstairs.
Wearing an apron, Reuben stood by the counter with a spatula in hand.
Addison stood next to him, leaning in to sniff the food from time to time, her eyes shaped like crescent moons.
Wes and Nolan gathered around their legs, looking up with little faces and charring nonstop
“Reuben, I didn’t expect you to remember my favorite flavor after all these years,” Addison gushed
Reuben turned to look at her, geneler than he ever was with Evelyn.
7always remember.”
He placed the omelet on a
a plate and slid it to Addison.
Try it, and tell me if it stes like you remembered.”
Addison took a bite, her expression softening.
tastes even better.”
We immediately raised his hand
“Addy, whenever dad is busy, Il cook for you!”
Nolan sprang up and echoed, I learn too! I promise I’ll make it even better than dad’s
Addison let out a chuckle, rubbing the boys‘ heads.
Reuben watched them, and a rare smile framed on his stern face.
