Arthur sneered. "You've spoiled that brat. If it weren't for you spoiling her, she wouldn't have dared to ask for the billion dollars from me."The more he thought about it, the more regretful he felt.He didn't know why he would agree to Holly that easily.A billion dollars wasn't a small amount, and Arthur figured he should've negotiated more.Bryce calmly said, "Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Nina, and even Trevor love Holly. You're the only exception. I think you should reflect on yourself before questioning others, Mr. Gabelman Senior."Arthur had always been arrogant and opinionated.There was no way he would listen to Bryce.Arthur hung up the call angrily.He gave out a billion dollars to save his dignity, and his heart hurt for it.Now, his son was lecturing him.Arthur felt miserable with his hair and clothes soaked. He touched his hair and smelled something weird.He brought his finger closer to his nose to smell the water better.He noticed something was off with the wa
Holly took a deep breath and said, "We're all adults here, so let's part ways peacefully. It isn't like you to make a scene."Bryce was nonchalant. "I'm not making a scene. I'm just doing everything I can to make it up to you."However, Holly thought it was a burden.When Arthur gave her the billion dollars, he looked like he wanted to kill her.Bryce's assets, including his savings and stocks, were worth a fortune.If she accepted it, she would be inviting trouble.By then, she would really be too dead to spend the money.Holly reached out and gently touched Bryce's dashing face. She coaxed, "Listen to me. Don't do this. I don't want your assets. The billion dollars from your dad is enough for me."Bryce grabbed her hand and kissed it over and over again.That night, he didn't leave. Instead, he watched over Holly as she slept.At first, they slept in two different beds.After midnight, Bryce got into her bed because Holly had another nightmare.When she had nightmares pre
Bryce pushed Holly in the wheelchair to the car.He bent down to pick her up.However, Holly stood up from the wheelchair and got into the car herself.Then, she took off the hat and the scarf.It was too hot, and she was sweating.She waited for Bryce to follow her into the car and sit tight.Then, she said to him, "Let's go straight to the courthouse. That way, we don't have to meet up another day. That's troublesome.""You've just been discharged. Let's wait just a little longer." Bryce sounded perfunctory.Holly said stubbornly, "We have to get the divorce sooner or later. So, we might as well get it over with.""Grandpa and Grandma will be heartbroken if we get divorced."Holly calmly said, "They have lived for almost a century and seen it all. They can accept it."Bryce thought about it. "My mom and Nina will be sad as well.""Mom is also getting a divorce, so she'll understand me. After the divorce, I'll still be good friends with Nina. There'll be no changes there."
Holly nudged Bryce's arm. "Say something."Then, Bryce finally nodded solemnly. He was perfunctory.Holly took the divorce papers. There were three sets of them.Then, she grabbed a pen and signed them.Under the agreement, she had to write that she was willing to get a divorce.She wrote it fast.After she was done with the papers, she noticed Bryce was still standing there and doing nothing.She passed him the pen and gently said, "Sign it now."Bryce looked at the pen and didn't take it.He was slightly upset seeing how quickly she signed everything."I need to make a call," he said.He picked up his phone and went to the window to make a call.After two minutes, he hung up the call.Then, he searched for a piece of news and came back to show it to Holly. "Ron was just arrested for accepting bribery."Holly glanced at the news.Ron looked like he was in his 40s and had a squared face. He had stubbles and was wearing a prisoner's outfit with handcuffs on.Behind him w
"You, too. I'll leave the Crescent Lane house for you. You can move there with your mom when you're free," Bryce said.Holly shook her head. "No, thanks. I want to cut ties with my past and have a clean start."Bryce tightened his grip on his cup. "Does that past include me?"Holly nodded. "Yes."Bryce felt like he was suffocating.It felt like he couldn't breathe anymore.He took a deep breath and said, "Do you remember how we met here for the first time three years ago?"Holly nodded. "Yes."Bryce looked at her fair fingers. "It was so cold that day that your hands had turned red when you met me. I felt heartbroken when I saw them."Holly kept her gaze down.She thought about how Bryce was in his wheelchair back then. He looked dashing, but there was sadness in his eyes. She felt heartbroken about it, too.However, she didn't express her feelings. Instead, she quietly finished her coffee.After putting down her cup, she grabbed her bag and stood up. She calmly said, "I'm
When Holly's car was gone, Bryce finally returned to his car.The driver, Simon Frey, started the car and asked, "Mr. Gabelman, where would you like to go?"Bryce clenched the divorce certificate in his hands and stared at it. His gaze darkened, and he said distractedly, "Let's go back to Crescent Lane."Then, Simon started driving.While they were on the road, Bryce's phone started ringing.Bryce glanced at his phone and saw Arthur calling him.Arthur said, "I've heard from the courthouse that you're done with the divorce procedure. Is that right?"Bryce was nonchalant. "Yeah…"Arthur secretly let out a breath of relief."In that case, return to the company. Many things are waiting for you to handle. "I have higher hopes for you than I have for Levi. You're more talented and better at managing businesses since I've trained you myself. Levi grew up with the Lowe family and is bound to be distant from me."I'll give you everything you want as long as you listen to me."Firs
Bryce opened the door to the bedroom and saw his and Holly's wedding photo on the wall.The huge photo was hanging above their bed.Holly was wearing a white gown. She had light makeup on as she smiled prettily like a flower.Although she was smiling, her gaze looked sad.That was because they were getting a divorce when they took the photo.Bryce stared at the wedding photo for a long time.Then, he took off his tie and tossed it on the bedside table. After that, he uncovered the blanket and lay down.Bryce looked at the other side of the bed where Holly used to sleep. He felt empty inside.He grabbed her pillow and ran his long fingers across the surface.The pillow had a faint fragrance.It was Holly's unique smell mixed with her shampoo and skin care products. It smelled nice.Bryce hugged the pillow, and it felt like hugging Holly.They had just gotten a divorce, and he was already missing her a lot.The sadness filled his heart like the endless ocean.Bryce didn't k
Holly was stunned and surprised that Bryce would say that.After a couple of seconds, she changed the subject. "Remember to close the windows. Make sure to tuck yourself under the blanket when you sleep at night. "Also, have breakfast on time. You have a weak stomach, so don't drink without eating anything first."Bryce felt disappointed.She was rejecting him by beating around the bush.He chuckled self-mockingly.Back then, he was the one who suggested a divorce.He wanted to see if she really loved him.However, when Holly was the one who brought up the divorce, she actually meant it.Women might look easy to comfort and coax. However, once they had decided, it would be impossible to change their decisions.Bryce acted calm and said, "You, too. Take care of yourself and don't catch a cold. Since I'm not by your side, let your mom take good care of you.""Thank you."He felt uncomfortable with how polite Holly was being.After the call ended, Bryce tossed his phone on t