###Chapter 10
591 Words
Though not visible, his voice was unmistakable.
Evangeline's gaze fell on the timestamp. Her heart suddenly clenched tightly.
That date ... was their third wedding anniversary. She'd cooked all Jackson's favorite dishes that night, even cutting her finger.
He'd texted:"Critical work emergency. Can't make it."
His "critical emergency" turned out to be spending a fortune to create romance for Aveline.
Evangeline raised her hand, examining her fingers closely.
The scab from that cut still hadn't fallen off, yet her marriage had already crumbled.
After the staff left, Evangeline immediately called the charity organization.
"I have some brand new maternal and infant supplies to donate, worth over 30 thousand dollars. The donor's name is Jackson Daugherty!"
Soon after, Jackson received a thank—you call from the charity.
"You're saying I donated 30 thousand worth of maternal supplies today?" Suspicion flickered through Jackson's mind."Is Evie angry with me?"
"Jax, I envy Evangeline so much. She's free from work pressure and can do whatever she wants. She disappeared for three days and then made a donation without telling anyone. And you're so understanding with her.
"Unlike me," Aveline continued," I have to report to the company during my hospital stay to avoid accusations of special treatment as a Wagner."
"Evie's always been very considerate, never willful. If she wants to donate, I should support her."
Jackson texted Evangeline on w******p,"Evie, why donate all the maternal supplies? Didn't you like them?"
Because of Evangeline's deafness, Jackson only communicated through w******p, either texting or using sign language in video calls.
Aveline lowered her eyelids, hiding the burning resentment in her eyes.
How could Jackson describe that deaf country girl substitute as some perfect goddess?
Picking up her phone, Aveline thought viciously,"Let's see how long you can maintain that perfect image, Evangeline..."
Evangeline received Jackson's w******p message on her way to the office.
As she prepared to reply, a digital ultrasound report suddenly appeared on her screen.
Her eyes darkened. Was Aveline deliberately provoking her again?
Evangeline deliberately sent a voice message on w******p.
"Jack, the baby's still too early for these supplies. Let's donate them to those in greater need. By the way, isn't Ava struggling with the stigma of an out—of—wedlock pregnancy?"
Her tone dripped honeyed concern, yet Aveline's face twisted in outrage.
"Jax! Is she mocking me for being pregnant before marriage?"
"Evie didn't mean it. She doesn't even know you're here."
Relieved by Evangeline's seemingly calm demeanor, Jackson exhaled before replying,"Evie, I'll come home tonight. Wait for me."
He wanted another performance of marital devotion?
Evangeline pressed her lips together. That was alright.
Since she needed to keep him in the dark about the divorce, she'd play along until the plan to disappear was in place to get the divorce done.
With swift fingers, she drafted divorce papers via DocuSign, embedding a Face Recognition Authentication QR code.
Her message to Jackson was masterfully disguised."Jack, donating these expensive baby items under your name would boost the company's reputation. The agreement needs your Digital Signature. Just scan this QR code for Face Recognition Authentication."
Evangeline knew that tricking Jackson into signing the divorce agreement in this way was a risky move.
If Jackson took a close look at the agreement, he would realize it was a divorce agreement.
The w******p chat fell eerily silent after she sent the QR code.
With each passing second, Evangeline's heart hammered louder.
Had he discovered the truth?
Or was he too entangled with Aveline to notice?
Her breath quickened. Would this silent divorce succeed?
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