Chapter 5 % Edgar , what happened ? Graces soft voice broke through the haze of my frustration as she approached me cautiously .
!! I didnt answer .
Instead , I shot a sharp glare at the Wright family lawyer standing in the foyer , clutching the divorce papers that had just been delivered .
Without another word , I stormed out of the house , ignoring Graces desperate cries for me to stop my re The car roared to life as I sped toward Sharons family residence .
I knew she was there , hiding , calculating to her impulsive decision .
When I arrived at the gates of the Wright familys luxurious penthouse , the guard opened them without question , I marched inside , my anger boiling over as I barged into the living room , Sharon ! Come out ! I know youre in here Mrs.
Wright , sitting gracefully on the couch with a teacup in hand , regarded me with an icy stare .
Her usual warmth toward me was replaced by indifference .
Have you lost your manners , Edgar ? she asked coolly , setting her cup down with precision .
Mrs.
Wight , where is Sharon ? I demanded skipping any pretense of politeness Why are you asking me ? Shes your wife : X She left home without a word and turned off her phone .
I thought she might be here Shes not here she replied firmly Thats impossible ! I know shes here , maam .
Please , let me see her ! I started toward the staircase , but two guards stepped forward , blocking my path as though anticipating my outburst.X Sharon ! I yelled , my voice echoing through the grand space , Please , come out ! We can talk about this at home , honey ! ) How many times must I tell you ? Mrs.
Wrights voice rose sharply .
Shes not here I clenched my fists but relented , retreating before the quards forcibly removed me .
As I exited , I glanced up at the balcony of Sharons room , hoping to catch a glimpse of her, but she was nowhere to be found Still seething , I decided to try her boutique next the business she had built long before we married .
But when I arrived , the shutters were down .
Damn it , I muttered under my breath .
Of course , its the weekend Desperation clawed at me as I reached for my phone , dialing her number one more time .
The line connected .
Sharon ! Finally ! What do you want ? Her tone was ice cold , a sharp contrast to the warmth I was used to l What do you mean by sending a lawyer with divorce papers ? Do you really want to divorce me ? Yes , Edgar I do .
I hope you wont delay signing them , I wont sign them ! I shouted , my frustration spilling over .
We cant get a divorce , Sharon And why not ? I paused , swallowing hard as I struggled to find the right words .
Because I love you .
I made a mistake , but I dont love Grace .
It was all a misunderstanding Misunderstanding ? She let out a bitter laugh .
Edgar , youve had Grace as your second home for far too long .
And now , you think you can convince me otherwise ? You must think Im a fool .
% No , Sharon , listen to me- % Enough ! she snapped , her voice cutting through mine .
I shouldve left you a long time ago .
But I didnt because I was naïve .
Too naïve to see the truth .
You didnt love me , Edgar , You loved what I gave you Thats not true ! I pleaded .
I cant live without you .
Sharon .
Please , come back to me .
Ill leave Grace .
Ill do whatever it takes .
Youre pathetic , she said , her tone laced with disdain .
) Wait , Sharon , dont hang up- Im waiting for your decision , Edgar Stop acting like a child .
% Her words cut deep , and I realized she wasnt going to budge .
Fine , I said , my pride wounded .
If thats what you want , Sharon , then so be it Good , she replied flatly before hanging up Fury consumed me .
My hands trembled as I flung my phone onto the dashboard , the weight of her rejection sinking in .
Later , after drowning my anger in a haze of alcohol at the bar , I returned home .
Grace was waiting for me outside , her familiar smile lighting up her face as I stepped out of the car .
Did you find her , Edgar ? she asked sweetly I shook my head and walked inside , ignoring her .
My gaze fell on the divorce papers still sitting on the table .
I grabbed them and signed my name with a flourish , sealing Sharons wish .
) Edgar , did you really sign them ? Grace asked , her eyes wide with surprise .
time with a nourish , sealing Sharons wISOLA Edgar , did you really sign them ? Grace asked , her eyes wide with surprise I nodded silently Her grin widened .
So , once the divorce is finalized , are you going to keep your promise ? What promise ? I asked coldly .
You said youd marry me after leaving Sharon , Dont you remember ? I dont I replied curtly , my patience thinning .
Her expression faltered .
You cant be serious , Edgar You promised- Grace I interupted , tuming to face her Til never marry you .
Not now .
Not ever }} Her face twisted in disbelief .
But … you love me No , I said firmly Tove Sharon Youre lying ! she screamed , tears streaming down her face .
You dont love her ! Youve only ever loved met ^ 2 I ignored her , walking upstairs as her sobs grew louder .
But then her voice stopped me in my tracks .
You cant leave me , Edgar Im pregnant with your child ) I froze as Graces words echoed through the room .
Pregnant , With my baby ) The child I had dreamed of having with Sharon for the past seven years .
For so long .
I had assured Sharon was the one with fertility issues .
But now Grace was claiming she was carrying my child ?! No.
I couldnt just accept that at face value .
Our relationship had lasted long enough , but I had always been careful there was no way I had been reckless I turned around , my gaze locking onto Grace .
She stood there , tears streaming down her face , her usually radiant features pale and weary Was it exhaustion ? Or was she really pregnant ? % Are you sure its mine ? My voice was flat , measured .

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The second the words left my mouth , I saw the shock flash in her eyes .
What do you mean , Edgar ? Of course , its yours ! she shouted , her voice trembling with emotion I sighed , rubbing my temples .
As if I wasnt already drained from Sharons unyielding decision to leave me ll 1 want a DNA test , I said firmly , meeting her gaze .
You know I always made sure you look birth control after every time we were together .
So tell me , Grace are you trying to trap me ? Her breath hitched , and she slowly shook her head , disbelief written all over her face .
You know Im allergic to medication , Edgar .
Her voice wavered .
I took it for you .
but I couldnt handle it anymore .
I stared at her , my mind spinning .
But right now , there was only one thing I truly cared about convincing Sharon to stay 8 15 AM