Our fated divorce novel

The ward reeked of disinfectant . Abigail stared at the ceiling , her mind blank . That night , Bethany stormed in with a grim expression , thrusting her phone in front of Abigail's face as she paced angrily in circles . " I swear , I've seen everything now . Does Lucas even have a heart ? He took Adrienne to Sycamore Studio ! " Abigail's chest tightened as she looked at the video on the screen . In it , Adrienne wore a painter's apron , holding a brush and working on a canvas . In the background , Lucas stood by the window with a cup of coffee , watching her paint with a gentle gaze .

Sunlight washed over them , serene and intimate in a way that stabbed straight into the eyes . Sycamore Studio had once been Abigail's private studio . It was the last place she stayed before she put down her brush for good . All her inspiration was there , along with her unfinished " Muse " series . Back then , to keep Lucas's company from collapsing , she made the painful decision to sell off the studio and every painting inside it . " I checked , " Bethany said softly , fury simmering under her voice . " Lucas bought the studio back half a month ago for 8 million dollars .

" He paid 8 million dollars in full . For a casual comment from Adrienne about wanting to learn painting , 0.00 % 18:18 Chapter 4 788 Vouchers he could throw down 8 million dollars without blinking . Yet for seven years , whenever Abigail wanted to buy better - quality paints , he'd scolded her for being " unfocused " and " wasting time . " " The studio's his now , " Abigail said softly . Her fingers were ice - cold . " Who he lets use it is his business . " Her phone vibrated . A text from Lucas popped up . " How's your hand ? There's a company press event in a couple of days . Be ready .

" Abigail didn't reply . She blocked and deleted every one of his contact methods . Right after that , the overseas curator who'd been handling her work for years called . " Ms. Wagner , about your comeback exhibition ... The sponsors heard about your hand injury and want to pull out . What do you think ? " Abigail was silent for a moment . She'd almost forgotten . Several of Lucas's biggest deals over the years had come through connections she quietly leveraged for him . Those people greenlit projects because of her , not him . " Let them pull out , " she said evenly . " I'm tired .

I don't want to paint anymore . " After hanging up , she looked at Bethany . She said softly , " Before I met Lucas , I thought talent could outweigh everything . 22.82 % 18.18 Chapter 4 11 288 Vouchers " These past years , I was afraid he'd be looked down on for his background . I worked myself to the bone behind the scenes , smoothing the road for him . I thought if I made it flat enough , he'd walk more easily and maybe look back at me once .

" She remembered rewriting business proposals late at night so he wouldn't notice and drinking herself into a stomach bleed at banquets just to help him secure funding . Her eyes suddenly burned . It wasn't for him , but for the proud , untouchable version she used to be . Bethany patted her shoulder without a word . Her eyes were red as well . On the day she was discharged , fate had a cruel sense of humor . Adrienne was waiting at the hospital entrance with a box of expensive mineral pigments .

She wore the dress she'd taken , standing beside Lucas like a student who'd done something wrong . Nurses and patients whispered as they passed . " Isn't that Mr. Faulkner ? That girl next to him looks so young . Is she his new girlfriend ? " " Who's the one with her arm in a cast ? His ex - wife ? " Lucas frowned , about to explain , when Abigail walked out . Adrienne rushed over immediately , guilt written all over her face . 43.86 % 18:19 Chapter 4 ZRA Wouchers " Mrs. Faulkner , I'm so sorry . It was my fault that day .

I heard you used to be a painter , so I asked around and bought this limited - edition mineral blue to make it up to you ... " As she spoke , she opened the box . A sharp chemical odor filled the air . Abigail's facial expression changed instantly . She clutched her mouth and nose , coughing violently . Her breathing turned ragged , and angry red rashes bloomed along her neck . She was severely allergic to unrefined mineral pigments . It could even trigger asthma . Lucas knew this . " Take it away ... " Abigail staggered back , face drained of color .

The box fell to the ground , and blue powder scattered everywhere . Adrienne looked helplessly at Lucas , tears welling up again . " I didn't know ... I meant well . Mr. Faulkner said you might like it ... " Abigail's heart went cold as she looked at Lucas . So he had never even remembered why she had gone into allergic shock and been rushed to the ER . A flicker of panic crossed Lucas's face . He instinctively reached out to help her . " I forgot you're allergic to this . Adrienne didn't know either Abigail slapped his hand away .

64.76 % 18.18 Chapter 4 11 288 Yourben The suffocating tightness in her chest mixed with heartbreak . She looked at him , and the last bit of light in her eyes went out . " If you don't even remember something this basic , don't pretend you ever cared , " she said coldly . " Lucas , we're getting divorced . " With that , supported by Bethany , she got into the car without looking back . Lucas stood frozen . When he heard the word " divorce , " a panic he'd never felt before surged up his spine . Before he could process it , his phone rang . It was from the PR department . " Mr.

Faulkner , this is bad ! Someone online just exposed you for cheating during your marriage and letting your mistress humiliate your wife at the hospital . The stock price is dropping ! " That night , a post titled , " The Price of Marrying Into Wealth : How a Once - Gifted Painter Was Cast Aside . " 85.18 % Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes.

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