Aria's POV Withdraw the divorce application…? I stood there, completely stunned. I never expected Walter would do something like this. I pressed my lips together and said quietly, "Walter, I signed that divorce agreement because I wanted to." "Aria, didn't we agree it would only happen after nine months?" I gently pulled my hand back and lowered my head, a heavy wave of guilt washing over me. "I've already proposed a separation to Damon. I swore it by the Moon Goddess." "I'm sorry. I can't go on living with Damon anymore." "And nine months from now, we'll formally dissolve the marriage." Walter's brows furrowed. He stood up slowly, looking down at me as if searching my face for answers. Then, suddenly, he pressed his hand against the left side of his chest. "…Why? Aria, didn't you

