Chapter 8

Mikayla quietly chuckled to herself.

She had walted eight years in her past life, only to receive a divorce certificate and the news of Jerome marrying Kylle.

How could Jerome possibly fall in love with her in just a few short days?

Wanda asked again, “Should Jerome recognize your admirable qualities and develop affection for you, would you still desire a divorce?”

Mikayla nodded affirmatively under the gaze of Wanda’s optimism. “Yes.”

No matter how events unfolded in this lifetime, she wished to sever all ties with Jerome. The bitterness of love had taken its toll, and she yearned to distance herself from him, eager to embark on a fresh start.

After leaving the hall of the old mansion, Mikayla saw Jerome sitting expressionlessly in

the car.

After all the

fuss about the divorce, they ultimately didn’t get to divorce.

Jerome must have surmised that this must have been a meticulously rehearsed performance between her and Wanda. Once Mikayla got into the car, she would inevitably face insults and questioning from Jerome.

With that thought in mind, Mikayla planned to ignore him and take a taxi.

“Get in the car!” Jerome ordered coldly.

“Thanks, but you’re not going my way,” Mikayla replied, equally cold.

She was annoyed that they didn’t manage to get the divorce settled. On top of that, she didn’t want to subject herself to Jerome’s temper.

“Mikayla, get in!” Jerome’s tone held a cautionary note.

have the guts, go ahead and file for divorce now!” Mikayla

visibly

intentions, Mikayla

react, he seized her!

of

and bit

didn’t release her. Instead, be tossed

commanded the

couldn’t escape. She quickly took out her phone and pointed the camera at

“I’ll expose you immediately if you dare to

police?” Jerome reacted as if he heard

figure caused Mikayla to suddenly feel a sense of oppression. Her hand holding the phone instinctively retracted

do you want?” Mikayla stammered.

tough? Why so nervous?” Jerome sneered, lifting his

markes.

I hit you, it would be considered as self–defense!”

regained her composure.

her previous life, Jerome never laid a hand on her, no matter how

her.

who would harm a woman.

scent of cedar overwhelmed Mikayla, with Jerome close. Uncomfortable, she frowned and pushed

nearly hit the car window.

addicted to being pretentious?” Jerome

hold back in her retort. “You toppled like a weakling with just one push. Is that my fault?”

Jerome choked.

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never been so assertive in front of him, nor had she ever uttered such

sarcastic remarks.

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