Chapter 5: Divorce papers
Diane's POV
Joan and I drove to Liam's office, carrying the divorce papers and evidence file. My heart raced as we got on the elevator to his floor, but my resolve remained firm.
The manila package felt heavy in my hands as I stood outside Liam's office. Joan reassured me with a squeeze on my shoulder.
"You've got this, Diane," she said quietly. "Remember, we're here to end this on your terms."
I nodded and took a long breath. The nausea feeling that had become my regular companion over the last three weeks tried to overtake me, but I pushed through it. I couldn't display any vulnerability at this time.
His secretary seemed astonished to see me. "Mrs. Ashton!" We were not expecting you. Mr. Ashton is attending a meeting, but—"
"That's fine, Amanda," I interrupted, striding past her desk. "He'll see me."
Without knocking, I opened the door to Liam's office. The scene that met me was all too familiar. Liam and Sophie jerked apart, their unkempt appearance revealing what they'd been up to. For a minute, I was taken back to the two prior occasions when I had found them in similarly compromising positions. The pain and betrayal threatened to overtake me, but I braced myself. This time would be different.
"Diane!" With a voice that mixed astonishment and fear, Liam exclaimed. "What are you doing here?" I grinned, but it was a cold smile. "Hi Liam. Sophie. I feel like we should have a quick conversation, don't you?"
My shoulders felt lighter as I set the divorce papers down on his desk. It was game over. It was time for them to accept the repercussions of their behavior.
Both of their features had lost color. Liam moved ahead, his hands up in an apologetic gesture. "Diane, honey, I don't know what you think you know, but-"