Chapter 37: Consequences

My heart was gasping with a range of feelings as I entered the cold courtroom. Today, Lucas and I will finally end the marriage that I thought would be filled with love, but it turned out to be filled with betrayal.

As I looked on the other side, I saw my ex-husband's arm wrapped around his affair waist. I feel my blood boil with disgust and I want to pummel them into a pulp.

By my side is Dylan who insisted on accompanying me here, even though I told him that I can control my feelings no matter what I see, but now I am grateful and I let him accompany me, because if he isn't there, I didn't know if I can really keep on standing here while seeing those person who are still the reason why I am hurting.

"I'm just here." He gently caressed my hand. I smiled at him so he wouldn't think too much of me.

As we sat prior to the judge, the courtroom filled with anticipation. The proceedings started, but I was distracted. I can't help but think that this is it. My ex-husband will ne