A Love That Couldn't Stay

Synopsis

After Thomas Howard's kids ruined dinner again, I told him I wanted a divorce. Thomas didn't stop me or beg me to stay. He calmly listed the pros and cons of divorce. "Yvonne, you're 27. People say you're getting old for dating," he began. "You grew up without family, and after divorcing me, you'll only meet mediocre men. "I'm good-looking, fit, a CEO, and rich. "You'll never match me, but I can find someone prettier, younger, and better than you. "Are you sure you want this divorce?" I nodded. "I'm sure." He looked incredulous, rubbing his brow tiredly. He continued, "I've worked all day. Stop whining like a child. "Are you doing this just because they ruined your dinner?" I laughed softly. "Guess I'm not cut out to be a stepmom. "Some kids never appreciate your efforts, no matter how hard you try."