Julian stared at his phone screen, scrolling down and refreshing over and over.
The likes, shares, and comments were still climbing. It finally sank in. This was real.
He had been divorced. Without his knowledge.
But he had never asked for a divorce. He had never even seen the papers. How could there be a certificate?
He called Lily immediately.
His breath caught. His fingers trembled as he pressed the call button.
The line went straight to voicemail. The automated message told him the number was no longer in service.
Julian held the phone to his ear, listening to the call drop, and did not move.
Gia confirmed the post on her own phone. Her face lit up as she walked toward him.
"Julian, you're single now. You do not have to worry about Lily anymore. We can be together. Out in the
