Chapter 18
Lucas had married Ashlyn four years ago because of his grandpa. Now that his grandpa had passed away, he should proceed with the divorce procedures.
There was no need to drag it out.
Without waiting for Spencer’s reply, he continued, “No need to wait till then. Tell her I’ll head there now.”
Ashlyn hadn’t even walked out from the villa’s courtyard when she heard Spencer yelling her name. She stopped and saw him running over to stop her in a huff. “Ms. Berry!”
“What?”
Did Lucas change his mind?
“Mr. Nolan said he can head to the Registry Office now. He told me to give you a ride there.”
“Great! Thank you, Mr. White.”
At the Registry Office, there was no one there at the divorce division late that afternoon.
The whole hall seemed empty and desolate.
After a few minutes, Lucas and Ashlyn walked out with their Certificate of Divorce.
Ashlyn looked up at the unusually blue sky and took in a deep breath of the exceptionally fresh air.
Finally, they had gotten a divorce, ending their marriage, which lasted for four years.
“Where are you going? I can give you a ride.” Lucas’ deep voice rang above her.
a
a Land Rover parked across the street, which immediately zoomed over
Lucas’ expression darkened. He didn’t even know Ashlyn and Jared Quickton knew each other. Jared Quickton—the president of Centennial Healthcare—was
all this while.” Jared’s mouth quirked in a warm smile as he picked up Ashlyn’s luggage and threw it in the
the passenger seat. No wonder she was so eager to proceed with the divorce. Turns
me? Is he richer than me? She... Wait, damn it. Why am I comparing myself to Jared
he felt thoroughly
never!” Ashlyn waved at him
she was gentle and warm, but I’ve never seen her
stunned by that
hollow, empty feeling in his heart as if something important had just
the Land Rover drove away, Spencer came to Lucas carefully
was grim as he got into his car
*
return to Bayview Villa immediately.
in the photo was gazing at her kindly. It was as if he
Lucas and I had gotten a divorce. I hope you won’t blame me
she spun around to leave, a tall figure appeared in her sight. The said figure, dressed in a matte black suit, was gazing at her
after a brief
him here, she thought. But since we’re
brushed against his shoulder on her
to visit Grandpa,” she
demeanor was long gone. Right now, even though she remained expressionless, her
dressed in a black dress seemed utterly unfamiliar to Lucas. She was entirely different
please let me go,” Ashlyn
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