I blinked, leaning forward and wondering if I had heard Jade correctly. "What did you just say?" "I want a divorce, Silas." She repeated and this time her voice was stronger and more determined than I had ever heard it before. For a moment I stood there processing her words before I felt laughter bubbling up in my chest. It started as a low chuckle but quickly grew into full-blown laughter that echoed through the room. "A divorce?" I managed to get out between laughs. "You want a divorce?" "Yes." She lifted her chin slightly as if trying to appear brave, but I could see the way her hands trembled at her sides. "That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard come out of your mouth and that's saying something." "I'm serious, Silas," She took a step back as I moved closer. "I can't do

