news of divorce
Elara received news that Caden wanted to initiate divorce proceedings and she agreed, with nothing to lose.

When her phone rang with his lawyer on the other end, she didn’t hesitate. ‘Sign the papers. I want this over,’ she instructed, her voice steady and detached.
Signing those papers felt like closing a painful chapter. She felt a mix of relief and sadness, but was certain that moving forward without him was the right choice.