Our fated divorce novel

Chapter 16 Abigail and Evander went to that Michelin - starred restaurant in Florence , the one that required a reservation six months in advance , to celebrate his painting being shortlisted for the Biennale Gold Award . Both of them were dressed formally , their looks and demeanor perfectly matched , drawing quite a few glances as soon as they entered . Evander held Abigail's arm , helping him adjust his bow tie , his movements natural and intimate . Lucas tried to follow them in , but was politely yet firmly stopped at the door by the waiter .

" I'm sorry , sir , we require a reservation , and ... " The waiter looked him up and down , taking in his mud - stained coat and disheveled hair . " Your attire does not meet our dining etiquette . " Under the waiter's disdainful gaze , Lucas stood frozen . Once , he had been a regular guest at all the top restaurants , but now he didn't even have the right to step inside . With no other choice , he could only sit at the outdoor café across the street . Through the floor - to - ceiling windows , he could clearly see the scene inside .

0.00 % 18:21 Chapter 16 788 Voucher : He saw Abigail's elegance as he raised his glass , saw his meticulousness as he cut steak for Evander , saw the sense of ease and renewal on his face - a feeling he had never shown in the seven years they were together . He also saw the way Evander looked at him , with unreserved admiration and affection . And he , like a rat in the gutter , could only watch from outside . " Abigail ... " Lucas clutched his hair in agony , his nails digging into his scalp .

He was the one who met her first , he was the one who stayed by her side for seven years - so why did it all end up with nothing ? At some point , a torrential rain began to fall outside the window . Lucas stood there in the rain , watching as Evander held an umbrella for Abigail . The two exchanged a smile and walked out of the restaurant . A car was parked by the roadside , and they were about to cross the street . At that moment , a black sedan without license plates suddenly sped out from the corner , its engine roaring like a rampaging beast , heading straight for Abigail ! " Abigail !

Watch out ! " Lucas's mind went blank ; his body moved faster than his thoughts . 21.58 % 18:21 Chapter 16 1 288 ( Vouchers He turned away , enduring the dull ache of an old injury in his right arm , and walked toward the car that had caused the accident . The police pried open the car door . The driver , face covered in blood , was still laughing maniacally . When Abigail saw that face clearly , it was as if all the blood in his body froze . " Adrienne ?! " Wasn't she supposed to be in prison back in her home country ? Adrienne was dragged out by the police .

Seeing Abigail unharmed , her once - innocent face now twisted like a demon as she screamed : " Abigail ! You bitch ! " " Why wasn't it you who died ! I even fled abroad , and that lunatic still issued a warrant to hunt me down ! He treats you like a treasure , but wants to destroy me ! " " You made me lose everything , so I'll drag you all to hell with me ! Hahaha- " It turned out that during her medical parole , Adrienne had taken the opportunity to escape overseas , following them here like a fugitive .

Abigail walked closer step by step , rain streaming down his checks , his gaze as cold as a demon from hell . Amid Adrienne's frenzied curses , he raised his left hand and slapped Adrienne hard across the face . 63.46 % 18:21 Chapter 16 288 Vouchers " Smack ! " Adrienne's mouth split open from the blow . " Crazy woman . " Abigail looked down at her from above , his voice icy and piercing . " This time , I'll make sure you rot in prison for the rest of your life . " Adrienne was escorted into the police car .

News from Bethany soon arrived - Adrienne already had massive debts and fraud charges back home , and now , with this attempted murder abroad , the combined sentences meant she would never get out . Abigail stood in the rain , looking in the direction the ambulance had gone , his expression complicated . Evander walked over and took his icy hand . " Let's go to the hospital . After all ... he did it to save you . " 86.52 % Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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