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Chapter 8 She Signed The Paper

Author: BELLA
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Pierce’s POV

She signed the divorce papers. She signed it without thinking twice. In front of me.

A bitter smile spilled as I downed another glass of brandy.

I should be happy about that when I was the one who asked for the divorce. But…but my heart felt so heavy ever since Kelly signed the papers.

Kelly and I had been friends for over 10 years. The day she transferred to my high school, I accidentally bumped into her by the lake. She looked like a frightened kitten, carefully hiding her true self behind that thick antique eyeglasses. That was interesting.

I didn't realize that nerdy transfer girl in everyone's eyes would be the daughter of my mother's best friend. With that, we grew to be friends. Best friends.

Kelly changed a lot after graduation. When I came back from the first vacation alone with Lexi, I was surprised to find that my best friend was far different. Taking off her heavy glasses and changing out of her baggy hoodies, she learned how to dress up. She was always a fast
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Angela Renea Adams
He is going to regret this more than he realizes. He is in love with his best friend/wife and doesn't know it. The ex girlfriend is after money.
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