Divorce never felt so good Novel by Adina Goodwill

Chapter 13 Zoe fell silent .

She wasnt a legal expert , but shed heard enough gossip over the years to know there was sonte truth to what bus was saying : Just last noweth , their neighbors had gone through something similar .

Their son had been caught red handed cheating on his wife with a college girl .

The wife filed for divorce and walked away with the house , and the car she even got half of their assets .

box onetimoed .

On top of that , I paid four million dollars for Naomis medical bills and 400 thousand dollars for Alices tuition .

As for all the other living expenses and the things 1 bought for your family .

III let those slide consider it charity .

Altogether , you owe me 5,4 million dollars , Ill be nier and round it down .

Just pay me 3 million dollars : 1 makes it Zoe was so famous the nearly exploded .

Are you out of your inted , Isis Do you think you can just say you paid for something and that i mur ? Wheres your proof ? Were not giving you a single penny ! his scoffed .

Thave records of every single expense .

If you dont want to settle this here , we can take it to court .

And when that happens , Adrians indelity is going to cost him everything .

Hell walk away with nothing .

Toough Adrian couldnt take it anymore .

Fine ! You want a divorce ? Lets do it .

Just dont come crying to me later , Exist bis met his glare with indiference and sand .

Alright .

Then sign the papers , and well get this over with William and Foe med to intervene , but Adrian was determined .

There was nothing they could do to stop him .

That same day .

Isis and Adrian finalized their divorce .

As soon as the paperwork was done , a weight lifted from her shoulders .

The world seemed brighter and for the first tinse in a long while , she felt free .

On the other hand , Adrian found himself staring at her with a strange mix of emotions frustration , confusion , maybe even anger .

He had expected tean , straming , and maybe even a full blown breakdown .

Instead , Isis was calm .

Too calm .

And that unserted him Does she even reature what shes done Adrian wondered .

She has no degree , no career .

How does she plan to survive ? As they stepped out of the courthouse .

Isis spotted Layla waiting near the entrance .

She stood tall in a white dress , radiating confidence like a motonous gladiator There wasnt a trace of embarrassment on her face not e even after being caught in the act.

Laylas ability to bounce back so quickly was almost With deliberar grace .

Layla strolled up to Adrian , shot a smug glance at Isis , and then slid her arm through his .

Hey , honey Her voice was soft , dripping with affection .

Layla had waited for this moment the moment she could finally call him bers in public.

A rush of Layla flashed his a sweet , insincere smile .

Ms.

Moore , thanks for letting go .

Were going to get our marriage certificate lis gave her an easy senile in return .

No problem .

Trash belongs in the bin youre welcome to int Adrians expression darkened .

his , watch your mouth .

his polled her eyes .

I dont have time for this .

If I dont get my money for the home renovations in three days , Ill send people to start tearing them lans jaw tightened .

Layla , however , dulni sem fazed .

She just sË stood there , basking in her victory .

Tux Layla said , thing her heal .

Youre hitter .

You tried everything to win his family over , and in the end , Adrian still didnt choose you .

oking at the omplacent and self satisfied expression of Layla , his slightly curled her lips .

She said , Well , I wish you two a lifetime together .

No With that , she turned and walked away .

Layla butted , then pulled out her II Come on , habe , lets go ord this long ago tår for divorce , then immediately get married .

It was supposed to be a statement , a declaration of their undying love .

Or at least , that was what Layla told herself .

Adrian followed her back inside , but as the clerk processed their application , he couldnt shake the feeling itu people were looking at him Maybe we should we waited a little longer Bai Layla has been through so much for me already .

She deserves this .

I owe her that much , Adrian thought Chapter 13 When they walked out .

Lay were a priceless treasure .

glowing , her fingers tracing the edges of the marriage certificate as if it w And Adrian fell warnih spread through his chest .

Layla was his now .

Thus say what he wanted .

Layla turned to him with a playful smile , holding out her hand .

NWright , hand it over , Adrian blinked .

Hand what over ! Your paycheck , of course Layla giggled , covering her mouth like a shy newlywed .

Were already married ! The way Layla said a , with that girlish charm , was nothing like Isis usual bluntness .

And for some reason , that companion made his stomach twist Forget about her , Adrian scolded himself .

That chapters closed Meanwhile , Isis wasted no time .

As soon as she stepped outside , she pulled out her phone and called Sophie .

Sophie , its done .

Start moving everything out Got Ms.

Moore ? Sophies excitement was almost palpable .

It was like Christmas had come early .

Sophie had arranged for the moving trucks in advance , lining them up outside the house like a small army .

The moment the call ended , she clapped her hands .

Alright , boy ! Get in there and take everything ! Sophic said Walun momenis , a dozen workers charged into the Andersons mansion , eir momentum unstoppable .

The neighbors in the surrounding villas couldnt help but stare , confusion written all over their faces .

Whats going on ? Are they getting robbed ? Inude .

William and Zoe had barely finished lamenting the divorce furious that they hadnt squeezed a dime out of lus when they were suddenly startled by the sight of strangers pouring into their home .

Zoe x face Twisted in shock and fury .

She shouted , Who the hell are you people ? Broad daylight robbery !! Right then .

Sophie strolled in , her tone dripping with disdain .

Every single piece of furniture and appliance in this house was paid for by Ms.

Moore .

Now that shes divorced , of course , shes taking her things back .

You wouldnt dare Zoe shrieked .

Sure , the divorce papers had clearly stated this , but she had never actually intended to hand anything over Sophie let out a sharp laugh .

Wouldnt dare ! Watch me ? Then she tumed to the workers , lifted her chin , and barked , Get to it ! Instantly , they got to work .

Sophie had made it clear that they were getting paid per item moved the more they look , the more they earned Who wouldnt put in the effon ! Wilham and Zoe could only watch , helpless , as their sofas , tables , TVs , refrigerator every last item in sight were carried out the door Not just the living room .

Every bedroom in the house .

If Isis had paid for it , it was gone .

Not a single thing was left behind .

Zor lost it , wailing and cursing .

One second , she was throwing herself in front of the workers , trying to block their way .

The next , she was hurling Hearing this , Sophie felt her blood pressure spike .

She sucked in a brezili before unleashing her voice ar full volume .

Go ahead and keep yelling if youre not afraid of making a scene .

My mare in louder than yours , and I have no problem listing out every single dollar Ms.

Moore spent on this family .

Lets see how much your precious oriybbon enjoy dut show ? I her mouth .

She wasnt afraid of humiliating Isis , but she still had to live in this neighborhood .

Sering her finally quiet down , Sophie rolled her eyes .

Move Easter ! Dont leave them a damn thing souting match ? Not in my lidetane .

Soplar thought .

was seething as he watched has prized bookshelf and antique furniture being carried away.

sami stormed up to block the workers and said , What the hell do you think youre doing ? Thats met in can i take a Jesus ! This art of tables and chairs is really expensive Willum murmured Sophar strode up with a smirk .

Oh , really ! Open your damn eyes , William .

This entire it was bought by Ms.

Moore , How the hell does that make it yours ? If your eyesight & failing take some medi Chapter 13 led her eyes no hand it was practically a full body roll today is going to give me whiplash .

Inredextra nutrition in my set to make up for it , Sophur thought .

( was trembling with rage , pointing a shaking hoger at her .

V Yun 1 That was a gift finin lid These are gifts ! She sent me ? Oh , in jou de trvoquize hom gearius Ms.

Moore is Sophie dodat ball back .

she sprot a fortune on you ungrateful leeches , and schat did she get in returns ! Hackstabbing and greed .

Thisgusting .

Mark any words youre going Jag Who the hell are yesi calling ungrateful ? Zoe slanicked and hinged at Sophie , hand raised to strike .

Bai Sophie had been doing manual labor her whole hic Compared to her , Zur was a featherweight .

She easily showed her back , sending her stumbling onto the foot Then Sophar grabbust a burly makes by the arm .

Target the fumiture youre on bodygsand day now .

Double pay .

This psychos trying to kill The worker spared his shoulders , ready to take on any threat , William and Zoe were about to explode .

They couldnt win a shunting match .

They couldnt win a fight .

All they valid do was stand there , furious , as every last valuable item in their house was taken away Finally , Sophie led the convy of hve moving trucks out of the Anderson estate .

by the tumise Adrian and Layla renamed from getting their mange license , the house was unrecognizable .

Empty , Rare .

Nothing but four walls and For a arcond .

Adrian actually thought he had walked into the wrong house , Badt Mom ! What the He was speechless .

The moment Zor saw him , the rushed over like he was her last hope .

Adriant Isis is ruthless She sent a bunch of people here and took everything ! Adrian feli bike he had been struck by lightning list She has taken everything ! We have only just finalized the divorce .

And she already emptied Layla was just as furious .

In her mand .

a calculated move , Isis must have done this on purpose out of spite , to ruin their wedding day .

This is outrageous This is theft We should call the cope Layla pulled out her phone , ready to dial .

fat Adrian stopped her Dunt She bought all of it .

Shes just taking back whats hers ? Layla frur .

Her gaze swept action the empty house .

Wait , youre telling me … everything in here belonged to her ? Adrian polded When we got married , my family by provided the house , and hers provided the furniture servationis .

Adrian dalat say that part out loud .

Laylas exper on shifted .

That made ser This arrangement was common enough .

a rosaldat shake the disappointment When she first stepped into this Lavish mansion , she had been blown away , But now, knowing it truly Adriani an deli different Adrian noticed the change in her mood and reassured for immediately .

Thont worry , Layla Tomorrow , Ill go buy all the new furniture .

Well make this place currently the way you want Layla hesitated , un decorateur home however I pas acitement bubbled up innode Layla ight , the Anderson badi thought Yeah This is a bad thing .

I wouldnt have wanted buss leftovers anyway Now .

I have the chance But in the meantime , t use way undivalile .

boni e but to check into the hotel , cursing Isis under their breath the entire way there .