Divorced and Dominant: Now You Cry? Novel

Chapter 14 Renee's attitude was firm . She was still hoping that Roxy and Ashton would get back together . Therefore , if Calvin were allowed to stay in the Sloan residence , the rift between them would truly widen beyond repair . " Mind your attitude , Renee ! Calvin is my ... friend ! " Roxy chided . " If he's just a friend , then he shouldn't cross the line ! Don't forget that you and Ashton aren't officially divorced yet , Roxy ! " " That's enough ! Calvin , go back to the hotel tonight . " Roxy was feeling rather frustrated and didn't want to keep arguing about this .

Having his plan foiled made Calvin glare at Renee in resentment , but he maintained a gentlemanly smile and said to Roxy , " Alright , then . You've had a long day . I'll pick you up tomorrow and accompany you to the courthouse . Once we get that sorted out , we can go somewhere to have a proper celebration ! " Meanwhile , Renee jogged over to Ashton and said quietly , " Don't worry , Ashton . I'll keep an eye on Roxy . I won't let anyone get the chance to swoop in on her ! " Taking in Renee's innocent expression , Ashton said nothing .

Once he and Roxy were officially divorced , she would be forced to accept the outcome . " Is Celia asleep ? " Ashton asked . Renee hesitated for a moment before admitting , " Celia was crying just now , but she wiped her tears away the moment I entered her room . " Ashton's heart ached . Celia , his young daughter , was his precious little darling and a source of warmth for him . That was the reason why he always gave in to Roxy's demands . But alas ... " Don't worry too much , Ashton . Celia's a really sensible child , and she has me . I won't let anyone hurt her . " " Thank you , Renee .

Once I've settled down , I'll find a way to take her with me . " Renee's eyes dimmed . " Ashton , Roxy's actually- " " Renee , every story begins abruptly , often catching us off guard , but it will always end with a parting - two people going their separate ways . From the moment I signed the divorce papers , it signaled the end of all the feelings Roxy and I ever had for each other , " Ashton calmly declared . He was a sentimental man who fully devoted himself when it came to love . If not for that , he wouldn't have given up everything just to spend an eternity with Roxy .

But at the same time , he was a decisive man and not one to waver over his decisions . " No matter what , I'll always think of you as my brother - in - law , " Renee said . " And you'll always be like family to me , Renee . " The closeness Renee and Ashton shared made Roxy's eyebrows jump . " Remember to be ready at 9:00 am tomorrow , Ashton . Don't be late . I don't have the time to wait around for you ! " Roxy snapped before yanking Renee into the house . 1/2 Chapter 14 +25 Bonus Once they were inside , her mind was a mess . Too many things had happened today .

She hadn't had time to process it all yet . " Roxy- " " Save it . I'm going to check on Celia . " Roxy knew full well what Renee wanted to say . Renee was just going to go on and on about how everything she had was the result of Ashton backing her up . She would probably wax lyrical about how wonderful Ashton was - and that she , Roxy , was the one who didn't know her heart . Well , she'd heard enough of that , and she didn't think a single bit of it was true . On the contrary , she firmly believed that Ashton had been holding her back the whole time . " Celia ...

" Roxy called out as she gently opened the door to Celia's room . There was no response . She sat down beside Celia and felt a pang in her heart when she saw the tears that were still clinging to the corners of Celia's eyes . She began to blame Ashton for everything again . Celia wouldn't be this upset if Ashton had only just accepted the gracious and dignified offer she'd made him . " I know you're upset with me , Celia . But I deserve to pursue my own happiness . I have the freedom to do what's best for me . In the future , I'll be giving you an even bigger and better business empire .

One day , you'll realize that I'm doing the right thing , " Roxy murmured . After tucking Celia in properly , she turned to sneak out of the room . " Mommy ... " Roxy halted in her tracks . Without turning around to look at her , Celia said , " Daddy is the best daddy in the world . You're wrong to divorce Daddy . " Roxy felt a sharp pain in her chest . Why couldn't even her own daughter understand her ? Had she spent too little time with Celia ?

But she wasn't Ashton , who had no career of his own and wasted his life away with nothing to show for it - who only cared about living happily ever after with his family . She had far loftier and more ambitious goals ! 212 Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.