The Almighty Lord Caspian by Cath Nitfisch

Chapter 2 Ex-Husband

Early the next morning, Caspian and Melanie stood in front of the entrance of their run-down apartment building where they lived.

They waited for the bus by the road.

Caspian gave Melanie one last chance and asked, “Are you sure you don’t want to reconsider?”

Without even looking at him, Melanie replied, “There’s no need.”

As she finished speaking, her phone started ringing from inside her new Gucci bag.

Melanie fished out her brand-new iPhone. When she saw the caller ID on the screen, she walked over to a nearby sycamore tree. She answered the call in a gentle tone.

A few months ago, Melanie had spoken to Caspian in such a sweet voice as well. However, her favor now belonged to another man who was on the other end of the call.

Once Caspian was certain that their relationship was over, he didn’t waste time trying to change her mind.

The bus arrived after a while. When the doors opened, Caspian gestured to Melanie, who had just finished her call to get on the bus.

Melanie walked over to the bus and glanced at Caspian. There was a hint of disdain and mockery in her gaze as she stared at Caspian with pity.

“A few months ago, we took the bus to register our marriage. Today, we are also taking the bus to divorce each other. Remember, this is the reason for our divorce.”

The third stop of the bus route was at the Civil Affairs Bureau.

Both of them sat in different rows without speaking a word, right behind each other.

Afterward, they arrived at the counter for divorce proceedings at the Civil Affairs Bureau. The staff invited them to sit down and asked for their documents.

As the staff member checked their documents, he asked the both of them, “Have you two considered this thoroughly and divided your joint assets?”

Melanie couldn’t wait to respond, “We have thought this true. Please settle the proceedings quickly. We don’t have many assets. We live in a rental house and we can’t afford a car. The items in the room are all we have.

“Some were bought by me and some by him. I’m leaving everything to him. We also have a small amount in the bank account which I will leave to him as well. It’s probably around 180 dollars. I don’t want anything.”

Although she sounded like a generous person, her look of disdain clearly showed that she thought of it as charity to her ex-husband.

Caspian sensed an urgency in her tone.

The staff member finally stamped their divorce certificates.

After that, he handed them to Caspian and Melanie respectively.

When they registered for marriage, they had to queue up and verify their documents to complete the proceedings.

took them around half an hour. On the other hand, getting

of them walked out of the Civil

smile. “Melanie, even though we are divorced now, can we still be

Caspian. She stuffed the divorce certificate into her bag

strangers in the future. When I look at you, I am reminded of the time I lived in poverty. The

Caspian was taken aback.

that the woman he did his best to love for

lingering feelings he

sounds of a sports car approaching could be

BMW sports car pulled up

second, the car

one-eyed man with pockmarked skin and balding hair stepped out of

Caspian recognized this man.

son of their

was ugly, he had

dad’s connections to get to where

remained unmarried

of the car, he

much, thank you so much for taking care of my wife for the past

transportation nor do any house chores. I’ll do my best to give

cheeky words of gratitude toward Caspian did not mask the mocking tone in

stared at Melanie with surprise and

do much better. She should have found a

a rich man? Except for being richer than

“Did you divorce me because of

head as her cheeks turned red

next moment, she mustered her courage and looked

divorced you because of Bobby. Bobby has been good to me and will give me a better life. He genuinely cares for

is kind to me. He is also willing to spend time to keep me company.

only by shouting that Melanie could convince

was clearly trying to hide her feelings of shame toward

you loved Melanie, that’s why you let her go. Men should be open-minded. Competent men like me must do their best to take care of the woman they love, while incompetent men should let them

Bobby spoke, he nodded condescendingly at Caspian. “There is a kind

Bobby and turned

look of disappointment on his face. “Did you abandon me for this handicapped

hit a nerve with

about her image and screamed hysterically on the spot, “How dare you call my husband a handicapped man? He drives a BMW. How about you? You

in sweat, but you only

have been married for half a year, but you won’t even let them meet me. Are you concerned that they would lose their way in the city,

have the nerve to call Bobby a handicap, why don’t you take

you can’t even afford to buy a car, let alone a BMW sports car. Caspian, accept your fate. You’re just