John was surprised. “Aren’t you going to take a look?”
“What’s there to look at?” I was busy playing with Summer. “It’s nothing but some scrap paper.”
Seeing too much of something would no longer stir up any emotions.
Moreover, Anthony and I had long reached an agreement, and I had even seen the agreement with my signature on it, so the copy of it could not shake me up.
John took the agreement and flicked his fingers at it. “Anyway, putting aside the children’s custody, Anthony is quite a generous man.”
Looking at him smiling and nodding approvingly, I teased him, “You previously thought that Anthony was using me and despised him. So now your opinion of him changes just after putting on an act with him?”
Still smiling, John looked at me in amusement. “Do you think I did it for him? If he had not been willing to save you and your kids from possible danger, I would have ignored him.”
Pausing for a moment, he threw away the document and went on with an even serious look on his face, “Letty, you must know that only the Stanhope family and I are truly good to you. I don’t care what you think about Anthony and the Moores couple, but I advise you against trusting them completely. They all have their own agenda, while I only have you as my sister. You’re the one closest to me, so I won’t harm you.”
Feeling touched, I was at a loss for words. Thus, I hurriedly looked away and replied, “Alright. Enough sappy talk.”
Spreading his hands, John leaned back on the sofa. “It’s up to you whether you wanna believe me. I’m honest with you and hide nothing from you anyway.”
It was a simple statement, but it somehow weighed on me. Over the past decade or so, the relationship between Anthony and I had been rocky because each of us had kept too many of our own secrets. I hope that we can be frank and open with each other from now on.
After going through the agreement, John took it back to his study. As I expected, there was rumors of Anthony’s divorce with me on Facebook. Later, the divorce agreement with our signatures was posted on the official Facebook account of Featherstone Corporation, confirming that the rumors were true.
When I saw the Facebook post, Anthony sent a voice message to me on WhatsApp.
“You do know why I do this, right?”
He sounded cautious, as though he was afraid that I would overthink it.
Smiling, I replied in text: A diversion.
Anthony texted back quickly with a one-word reply: Smart girl.
Then, the typing status disappeared probably because he was needed elsewhere.
I thought I could have some peaceful time afterward, but Emery came over as soon as I sat down for breakfast.
She walked to the living room in a huff and looked around before she saw me at the dining table. Frowning, she strode over and threw her bag on the table. “What’s going on? Is it because of Stella?
Or is there another woman? Didn’t I tell you to be more careful? Those women out there are crazy and immoral. They’ll throw themselves at any men who are successful and good-looking. Why didn’t you work on your relationship when the two of you are finally together…”
“Stop right there!” I gestured for her to stop as she seemed to be a little too emotional. Pulling a chair next to mine, I asked her to take a seat. “You haven’t taken your breakfast, have you? Have a seat. Let’s chat while we eat.”
Looking down at the table, Emery heaved a sigh and sat on the chair, but she still shot me a peevish look. “I don’t want your food! Tell me now!”
Left with no choice, I could only cook up an excuse and replied indifferently, “Our personalities clash.”
“Huh?” Being smart as she was, Emery was not convinced. “Are you kidding me? What clash could there be? It’s been ten years. Any sharp edges should’ve been sanded off. Sienna Stanhope, you’d better tell me the truth!”
I knew that she would catch me if I put on an act, so I kept quiet for a while before I came up with an answer. “As you’ve already known, I was kidnapped a while ago. The kidnapper is Anthony’s enemy. I asked him to stop his revenge, but he refuses, so I divorce him. We won’t get back together again.” I tried to appear as indifferent as possible.
Unsurprisingly, my reply was too much for her to take in, so she was obviously stupefied. Knitting her brows, she gave it some thought and said, “I recently heard some rumors that the Ziegler family feuds with the Featherstones in private. After John exposed the scandals of the Ziegler family on Facebook, I thought that you and the Featherstones are on the same side… However, why must you opt for divorce since there’s no issue in your relationship? Do you know that you’re just making room for another woman by doing so?”
I found it odd that she had been nervously emphasizing the women around Anthony after she came in.
At first, I thought of telling her the truth, but the fewer people knew about it, the lower the risk, so I could only continue to play along.
“It doesn’t matter anymore.” Putting down my cutlery, I took a piece of tissue and wiped my mouth. “You know, I was extremely terrified and helpless when I almost lost my babies. But he didn’t give a damn. Not only did he not back down, but he also broke Mitchell’s arms and angered the Ziegler family. He’s out of his mind. I don’t want to be with him anymore as I don’t want to fail as a mother again.”
Emery fell silent. After a long while, she let out a sigh and asked, “Have you really thought it through?”
“Yes. I’ve even signed the divorce agreement.” I spoke feebly, but it made me look indifferent as if I had really gotten over it and was unfazed by it.
For some reason, Emery actually believed me as she cast her eyes down and lamented, “You were finally together after much difficulty, but why would things turn out like this?”
She looked particularly sad as she murmured to herself. If I had not known that her relationship with Hunter was stable, I would have thought that she had been wounded in her relationship
Knowing that she had only good intentions, I did not want her to worry, so I patted her on the back of her hand and assured her, “Don’t worry about me. I’ll live the rest of my life well for the sake of my kids no matter what.”
She looked up with a mysterious gaze. “You’re so different today.”
Being born a clever hunter, she widened her beautiful eyes as she gazed at me, as though she could see right through me.
Feeling guilty, I raised an eyebrow and turned my face away while explaining, “Maybe because I got scared and didn’t get a good rest last night.”
It was not a very convincing explanation. I did not know if Emery was buying it as she simply stared at me for a while in silence.
Meanwhile, a maid came in from the courtyard and reported, “Ms. Stanhope, an elderly man named Ezra Grant asks to see you.”
We’ve only met once, but why does this cunning man come? He must be up to something.
On second thought, I knew that I should not be rude to him. Moreover, Anthony and I had made known publicly that we had a massive falling-out, so I had no reason to avoid seeing his enemy. “Bring him in.”
Emery helped me up to walk over to sit in the living room as she asked, “What a rare sight for Ezra to be visiting the Stanhope residence.”
“You even know about this?” I smiled. Emery was so good at gathering information that even Holden would be put in the shade.
“It’s not a secret in K City that Louis and Ezra don’t like each other. But the outsiders are sure that the two of them are cutting each other out till the end of days. Now I’m so lucky that I can actually bear witness to such a historic moment when they meet.” Emery suddenly became energetic without any sign of disappointment from earlier.
Women were always thrilled to learn about gossips.
Feeling helpless, I ruined it for her by saying, “You’ve thought too much. Uncle Louis isn’t home, so they won’t meet.”
As soon as I finished speaking, I heard footsteps as the maid led Ezra to the living room. With Emery’s help, I rose to my feet carefully.
Ezra hurried over and waved his hands, looking anxious. “You should sit down now that you’re pregnant.”
Then, he also took his seat.
Emery sneered at his action as she nudged me and secretly gave me a look that meant, Look at him. Not only does he come uninvited, but he also makes it look like he’s the host here in an instant. What a tough nut to crack!
I pursed my lips and shot her a look that told her not to act rashly.
After all, what we were facing was a viper that could kill without having their blood on his hands.
“What brings you here, Mr. Grant?” I asked with a smile, looking like an innocent housewife who did not anything about the world outside.
When the maid brought tea, Ezra accepted the cup and took a sip from it. While checking out the surrounding, he said, “After being in the officialdom for so many years with Louis, this is the first time I come to his house. It’s not bad. Everything’s his style…”
Pursing my lips, I forced an awkward smile. They were obviously enemies, and yet he talked like they were friends of many years.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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