A little conflict.

(ARIELLE’S POV)

I paused, trying to assimilate Ashley's words. And then slowly I locked my gaze with hers. “You're kidding, aren't you?”

“Do I look like I am?” Ashley retorted, her voice firm and serious.

I paused, trying once again to make sense of her suggestion. Divorce Jared? The thought of it sounded surreal, and it's no surprise that it had never crossed my mind. Why would I want to divorce Jared, and let go of a marriage I have put everything into to ensure it works?

To me, that sounded like the joke of the century and I told Ashley so. “I don't think you're serious,” I said, with a shake of the head.

“Well, I am. You can't keep being the person Jared second guesses, Arielle. You're his wife, for crying out loud. He's a grown man and should choose who he wants. If he's still stuck up with Sofia, then he should be with her. If he wants you, he should be decisive about it, and one of the ways to do that is to put Sofia in her rightful place. And trust me, her place is not in your