Chapter 2: Divorce Papers
"Here, sign it," Lucas ordered, tossing a stack of documents onto the bed.
Aurora's gaze lingered on the papers, her lips curling into a bitter smile.
The room felt heavy with the silence of the previous morning, when Lucas had left the mansion abruptly after their conversation.
Now, he was back, unburdened, presenting divorce papers as if it were a routine errand.
Had Julia claimed him completely?
Should she still fight for their marriage, for the love she had once believed in?
The word "love" caught in her throat, a cruel mockery of the hope she had clung to.
Aurora reached for the documents, flipping through the pages with trembling hands. Her eyes widened as she stumbled upon the alimony package—twenty million and several houses.
Was Lucas worried she'd end up homeless, with no job and no money?
His attempt to ensure she wasn't left destitute felt almost like a cruel joke.
Three years ago, she had left her job, convinced that her dedication to Lucas and their marriage was enough. Now, faced with his unexpected financial support, she felt a sharp pang of irony.