Chapter 7

Soon, the car pulled up in front of the courthouse.

I reached for the door handle, but it wouldn't open.

I frowned at Lucas from the passenger seat.

He stared straight ahead and asked, "Did you hear what I was saying to my mom?"

Maybe my feelings for him had hit rock bottom, because seeing him drag his feet like this, I was so annoyed I couldn't even fake patience.

My voice was as cold as my heart as I replied, "Yeah, I heard you. You don't have to suffer through a marriage that's worse than death anymore."

Lucas didn't…