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Just as dawn broke, my internal clock woke me up naturally.
It was only five in the morning.
At this hour, I was always up, tending to Wyatt’s needs–helping him to the bathroom, cleaning him up.
But today, I stayed right where I was, sprawled across the spacious hotel bed, unmoving.
After a moment, I picked up the phone and called the front desk. “Hi, sweetie, I’m not great with these new food delivery apps. Could you help me order some breakfast?”
The girl on the other end hesitated for a second, then quickly agreed.
Half an hour later, I sat staring at the unfamiliar breakfast in my hands, taking big, eager bites.
All these years, caring for Wyatt, I’d eaten nothing but bland hospital food. I could barely remember the last time I tasted anything from the outside world.
Even when I cooked for myself, it was always something plain and cheap, saving every penny for Wyatt’s endless medical bills.
But this cutlet sandwich was unexpectedly delicious.
I devoured it hungrily, when suddenly my phone rang with a call I never expected.
It was Tobias Huxford, a classmate from years ago.
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“Nicole, I heard you’re getting divorced?”
I was caught off guard, not sure how to respond.
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He rushed to explain, “I didn’t mean anything by it. Word is your husband woke up and now he’s raising a fuss about marrying the nanny. The whole class group is talking about it.
“I’m a lawyer now. Listen, do you want me to go with you to the
courthouse?
J’You’re too kind–hearted. I just don’t want you to get—”
He didn’t finish, but I understood.
He was worried I’d get the short end of the stick.
Honestly, I hadn’t planned to fight Wyatt over assets.
After all these years, there was barely anything left that we owned together–just that house everyone’s been eyeing, and a couple of thousand dollars, our shared retirement savings.
Supporting Damian and Maisy, who worked out of state, had drained what little money we had left.
But then I thought, why shouldn’t I fight for it?
I’d given my whole life–who ever cared about me?
“Tobias, thank you. I’m actually going to file for divorce today.”
I paused. “Would you mind coming with me?”
“Of course. Call me at nine–thirty.”
When I met Tobias outside the hotel, he pulled up in a sedan, stepping
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out with a bouquet of fresh flowers. “Nicole, here’s to your new beginning!”
My eyes stung with sudden tears.
“Thank you.”
As we drove, the city blurred past the windows. My nerves eased, just having someone by my side.
He dropped me off at the courthouse, and from a distance, I could already see a crowd gathered at the entrance.
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Damian, Laurel, Maisy and her whole family were there, looking ready for a showdown.
Wyatt and Ezra stood out, both dressed head–to–toe in white, as if they were about to walk down the aisle.
Clearly, Wyatt was still bitter that I hadn’t come running back to care for him last night. He’d dressed up like this just to spite me.
The car rolled to a stop in front of them, but Wyatt ignored us, scowling at the nearby bus stop. “Where’s your mom? Don’t tell me she chickened out.
“No matter what, I’m getting divorced today. If she doesn’t show, go drag
Wyatt’s voice was full of bravado.
But then the car door opened.
“I’m here. Let’s go.”
Tobias stepped out first, holding the door for me and following close behind.
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Wyatt’s smug expression vanished in an instant.
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He glared at the tall, sharply dressed man beside me, his face darkening. “And who the hell is he?!”
I smiled, “Does it matter to you who he is?”
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