“Did you see the news online?”
Geoffrey started a conversation out of nowhere.
“Not me.”
Maureen replied.
Geoffrey stood up and walked to the window: “I know.”
“What else do you want?”
Maureen thought he was here to confront her about Heather.
But Geoffrey didn’t mention it at all, just stared at the falling snow outside and murmured: “It’s snowing outside.”
It had been snowing constantly lately.
Sitting at home, Maureen glanced out the window upon hearing this–the snow seemed
heavier now.
“Hmm.”
“Want to meet?”
Geoffrey tentatively asked.
“Better not. Nothing important. Bye.”
Maureen refused outright and hung up.
Katherine was organizing documents nearby and asked: “Geoffrey?”
“Hmm.”
“Court’s tomorrow. Why’s he calling?”
Maureen shook her head: “No idea. Just told me it’s snowing.
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“How strange.”
Katherine resumed her preparations after speaking.
Geoffrey and Maureen’s divorce proceedings would surely draw public attention–she needed to stay sharp tomorrow.
What she didn’t know was that tomorrow held not only Maureen’s divorce trial, but also her reunion with her first love, and the day she’d face him in court.
Before the trial.
Everyone in Karaville knew Geoffrey and Maureen were divorcing.
Sean, Larry, and their crowd were betting on who’d win the divorce case.
“No contest, Geoffrey’s taking this,” a playboy declared.
They were all Geoffrey’s groupies, practically begging to be his entourage.
Larry chuckled: “My money’s on Maureen.”
“Larry always picks the long shot.”
Nobody batted an eye.
They turned to the distracted Sean: “Sean, who you got?”
“Even need to ask?
Geoffrey, obviously. Mr. Robson hates that deaf girl,” someone cut in.
Sean shot him an icy stare: “Call her that again, I dare
you.”
With Geoffrey absent, he saw no point hiding it anymore.
The sudden intensity silenced the others, killing the joking mood.
Larry took a meaningful sip of his drink, defusing the tension: “Fair point. She is his lawfully wedded wife.”
Murmurs of agreement rippled through the group.
While others drank, Larry slid beside Sean.
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“Sean, what’s eating you?
Still hung up on that mix–up?”
The mix–up meant that mistaken identity incident with the kid.
Sean forced a smile, drained his glass. “Would I?”
“I’m just surprised Maureen wants to divorce Geoffrey.”
Guilt had gnawed at him for years, unsure how to repay Maureen’s kindness.
That’s why he’d picked up the scalpel again, determined to find a cure for her hearing loss.
But before he’d found the answer, she was divorcing Geoffrey. How would she manage alone?
“Life’s unpredictable. Maybe Ms. Ramirez finally realized loving someone who doesn’t love back is exhausting.” Larry’s words carried hidden meaning.
Sean didn’t dwell on it, refilling their glasses.
Karaville Courthouse.
In the courtroom, Katherine stood beside Maureen in crisp professional attire. Her face turned visibly pale upon seeing Tyler beside Geoffrey.
That’s when Katherine understood Geoffrey’s ruthlessness.
He spared no one–not Maureen, not even her friends.
She’d expected his corporate counsel, not her ex–boyfriend Tyler as opposing counsel.
While Katherine flustered, Tyler remained remarkably composed. His gaze remained unreadable as he looked at her–a stranger now. His deep eyes resembled still water without a ripple.
Maureen had also seen Tyler before, the former top heartthrob of Karaville High, whose striking looks were every bit Geoffrey’s equal.
“Katherine.”
Maureen turned to see Katherine beside her, eyes rimmed red, her forehead glistening with fine sweat, the rosy flush drained from her face.
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Katherine snapped back to reality, forcing a smile at Maureen. “Yeah.”
Maureen quickly grasped her hand.
“It’s okay. I’m here. I’ve got you.”
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