Chapter 89: Mira’s Baby Shower Plans
Seven Months Later
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Months had passed since Mira signed the divorce agreement. It wasn’t until she had finally been shown the contract, with its hidden clauses laid bare, that the weight of her choice truly hit her. So that was Zamian’s plan: to show her the other part of the contract so she would not leave.The only thing separating her from a final break with Zamian was his signature, a line on the document that had yet to be filled. In her heart, she was convinced that when Zamian returned, he would add his name, sealing their fate forever. Yet, a lingering hope clung to her—a hope that perhaps he would choose differently.
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In a distant kingdom
Zamian sat alone in his dimly lit office, his expression cold and detached. The shadows cast by the flickering light hung on the ceiling, mirroring the turmoil within him. Over the past month, the coldness in his eyes had intensified, reflecting a deep-seated conflict he couldn’t quite comprehend. Mira’s calls came frequently, her voice warm and filled with longing, but he couldn’t ignore the shift he sensed in her tone. Each conversation felt more like an obligation than a genuine connection, leaving him with a growing sense of guilt and detachment.
As he sat at his desk, lost in thought, a soft knock echoed through the silence. Zamian didn’t bother to raise his head; he continued to focus on his work, his pen scratching against the paper in a desperate attempt to drown out the thoughts that swirled in his mind like a tempest.
After a moment, the door creaked open, revealing John, his loyal assistant. John entered with soft, cautious footsteps, fully aware of Zamian’s recent mood swings. He had witnessed King Zamian’s descent into a state of sadness,and the change in his demeanor left him puzzled.
"King Derek just sent a letter," John announced, attempting to gauge Zamian’s reaction. In this age of technology, letters were still a tradition when addressing a particular kingdom—a sign of respect upheld for generations.