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Chapter 799

Author: Sisi Yea
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-09 17:25:57
"Look, there are things I'd rather not say outright. We both know what's up, and that's enough."

Trey gave Alex a piercing look, determined to get some straight answers from Walter.

Just then, Trey's phone buzzed. It was Walter on the line.

"Grandpa, I ran into some trouble today and can't make it back. Is it alright if I return tomorrow?"

Walter's voice was timid as he tried to reason with Trey.

Trey's temper flared. "What's so important that it trumps your own grandfather? I'm not hearing it. You've got thirty minutes. If you're not here, you're going to wish you were."

Walter's voice caught in his throat, raspy with emotion. "Grandpa, I just can't get back. I'm at the courthouse with Evangeline, we're... getting a divorce."

The word 'divorce' cut through Walter like a blade, stabbing at his heart.

The pain was nearly suffocating, but he had to face it with a brave front.

After all, it was his call to end things.

He had sent the divorce papers to James, but there had been r
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