The next second, Donovan angrily tore the papers right down the middle.
"I said no, period! Decisions made in a fit of anger do not count for anything!"
All these years, Avery endured far too much.
Whenever Seraphina threw a tantrum or made a scene, Avery was forced to set aside her pride to comfort her.
She had long realized the truth that Donovan had fallen in love with Seraphina.
And if that was the case, there was no longer any meaning left in this marriage.
Avery shrugged, her tone flat and unconcerned.
"I have copies of the agreement... I appreciate what you tried to do, but I cannot live on at the cost of others' sacrifice. I am not like you."
Then she turned and walked away, leaving Donovan staring after her in utter disbelief.
The following day, Seraphina went dir
