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Emmeline woke up early the next morning to get ready for the meeting. She choose a beige blouse tucked into tailored trousers, paired with a long brown coat.

She wanted to look professional yet comfortable. Sitting on the edge of her bed, she stared at her phone, waiting for Zavian’s message.

Finally, “I’m outside.” His message came.

Emmeline’s heart fluttered as she jumped to her feet. “I’m coming down right away,” she typed back. “I just hope my mother doesn’t get in my way.”

With that, she grabbed her bag, slung it over her shoulder, and left her room quietly. To her relief, the house was still silent. Her mother must still be asleep.

She slipped out the front door, closing it softly behind her and let out a sigh of relief.

“Looks like I’m lucky today,” Emmeline murmured.

Taking the elevator to the ground floor, she stepped out into the crisp morning air.

Her excitement boiled over when she immediately spotted Zavian’s car parked by the curb and her steps quickened.

‘Why do I feel
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KierraC
I can’t wait for the day that they can finally be together but I have a feeling this divorce won’t be as smooth as they hope. I feel like Richard may do something drastic out of desperation…
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Melissa Nelson
Sweet and Nasty lol
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zeezie
hope the divorce will be done swiftly
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