Chapter 117
Natalie smiled politely. “We’re here for a divorce p>
The clerk was surprised. She had never seen such a good-looking couple come in
for a divorce, and they both seemed so calm, a far cry from the usual tearful arguments she witnessed. Content orıginally comes from.net
“Do you have your identification and the divorce agreement p>
“Yes p>
Natalie took out her documents. Alexander’s were with Aaron Lee, who hurried forward to hand them over.
The clerk found it odd. The husband brought an assistant to his divorce?
She looked down at their papers and gasped.
Alexander Ramirez p>
The head of the Ramirez family?
My God, she hadn’t even heard he was married.
Though her mind was racing with questions, she knew better than to ask. Her
demeanor instantly became more respectful and courteous.
“Excuse me, I just need to confirm with both of you one last time. Are you absolutely certain you want to proceed with the divorce p>
Natalie nodded. “Yes p>
The man beside her didn’t answer. She glanced at him.
Alexander’s chiseled profile was turned slightly downward, his eyes lowered. Everyone waited for his response.
The clerk wondered if Mr. Ramirez was being coerced. Marrying him was the dream of every woman in the city. Who could imagine he was not only married but being forced into a divorce?
Alexander’s silence made Natalie anxious. Was he going to back out?
“Yes p>
The single word was a low murmur, seeming to come from deep in his chest. Natalie breathed a sigh of relief.
“In that case, please fill out these forms. You can come back in one month to receive your divorce certificate,” the clerk said with a smile, handing them the forms as if they were a marriage license. She almost said, “Congratulations p>
It was a mandatory cooling-off period. Natalie had forgotten about the regulation.
“We’ve mutually agreed to this. Do we still have to wait a month?” she asked tentatively.
“Yes,” the clerk replied. “If either party changes their mind during this month, the application can be withdrawn. If you still wish to proceed, you can come back in one month to finalize it p>
After waiting so long for his signature, now she had to endure a one-month cooling- off period. Natalie couldn’t help but feel a wave of frustration.
Alexander’s expression remained neutral. “Then we’ll come back in a month p>
He stood up and left.
Natalie rose as well.
Aaron Lee leaned in toward the clerk and whispered, “Please, I’d appreciate your discretion about what happened here today p>
Outside the building, Natalie checked the date on her phone. “The twenty-seventh of next month,” she said to Alexander. “Same time p>
“What, starting a new countdown?” Alexander asked, his hands in his pockets, a hint of mockery in his voice.
Natalie was used to his sarcasm. “It’s just a piece of paper. We’re as good as divorced. My life is now, truly, none of your business p>
“So you can finally share the good news with Eugene Ramirez p>
One side of Alexander’s mouth curved into a wicked smile.
Just the other day, Arianna had reminded her that she had, in fact, confessed her feelings to Eugene once. Natalie hadn’t remembered it at all until Arianna prompted her. It was during college, the first time their dorm mates had gone t BlueNight They had ordered a lot of drinks and were playing truth or dare.
With that clue, the memory finally came back.
She had lost a round and chosen dare. Her roommate had pointed to Eugene, who was sitting with some friends nearby, and dared her to go confess her love to him. He was the object of many girls affections on
campus, and the idea was thrilling them.
Natalie had tried to back out, but no one was interested in her truth; they all wanted the dare.
Finally, she had steeled herself and walked over.
Eugene noticed her approach and, surprised stood up to meet her. “Natalie Watson? What are you doing here? This is a bar. Its not a place for students,” he had said, his
voice gentle but firm.
Natalie took a deep breath, glancing back at her friends, who were all watching with eager anticipation.
“Professor Ramirez p>
“Yes p>
With one last surge of courage, she blurted it out. “Professor Ramirez, I like you p>
That was before she had even met Alexander. The following month, her parents died in a car crash. When troublemakers showed up at the service, Alexander had appeared.
Now, looking at him, Natalie spoke calmly. “Since we’re practically divorced, I’ll tell you the truth about Professor Ramirez and me right now p>