Chapter 5

The page loaded, and a green check appeared.

DIVORCE FILING AUTHORIZED

A confirmation email followed. The firm had received my documents and would prepare the petition for filing.

My marriage was not over.

But for the first time, ending it existed outside my own thoughts.

Lucian called again.

Maren picked up my cold coffee and replaced it with a fresh mug.

“Do you want me to stay?”

“Yes.” I turned the wedding ring beside my laptop until the diamond faced down. “But don’t speak for me.”

She moved to the window, close enough that I was not alone and far…