Chapter 6 % stood still , my eyes tracking the white cab until it faded into the distance .
For a second , I squinted , half expecting the vehicle to slow down , maybe even stop , like shed change her mind and look back .
But the sound of the engine grew fainter , and the outline of the cab dimmed I clenched my jaw hard Shes really leaving , huh ? Lorde said quietly , stepping beside me to stare down the same empty road .
Tsk .
B He shook his head , exhaling deeply , disappointment hanging between us like a curtain neither of us could pull down .
Shes weak , he added , voice hardening as the words came out .
She just wanted an excuse to leave .
I guess I gave her that .
% His tone carried anger , but underneath it was something rawer .
It wasnt just hate .
It was confusion , betrayal , heartbreak .
Lorde ? Beverlys voice rang behind us .
She had followed , but instead of walking toward my son , she grabbed my arm .
I instinctively brushed her off , the contact annoying me more than I wanted to admit .
Her face flickered with offense , but she quickly masked it and turned to Lorde .
Dont be upset .
She never really cared about us , remember ? But I do .
Aunt Beverlys here now .
Z I turned away and began to walk back inside , but I still heard Lordes shaky breath , the kind you take right before surrendering to the ache in your chest .
Ill get you toys , candy , all the chocolates you want .
Hows that sound ? % Yeah .
Why would I care about that murderer when youre here , Auntie ? % I froze .
His voice was light , cheerful even .
I glanced back .
Lorde was smiling from ear to ear , holding Beverlys hand as she led him into the kitchen .

She smiled too , but her eyes were on me , not him .
She wasnt listening to him , she was watching my reaction./ I turned away again .
Hes just a child .
Thats what I told myself .
If Hestia saw this , shed lose her mind .
Shed scream , accuse , spiral .
Shed think her son had forgotten her already .
And maybe he had , at least for now .
But hes a kid .
Kids are easily distracted .
You offer them sweets , a little attention , and they follow .
Hestia always tried to raise him right , disciplined , strong , grounded .
She never spoiled him .
She didnt let him have everything he wanted just because he cried or demanded it./ Now , maybe he thinks hes finally free .
I rubbed my temples and shook my head .
I couldnt wrap my head around it .
She used to be calm , composed .
Now shes stubborn, reckless even .
Is she really planning to divorce me ? Five years .
Thats how long weve been married .
Five years of the same rhythm , same man , same routine .
Nothing changed .
I was never cruel .
I gave her everything .
She didnt have to work a day in her life .

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She had the house , the security , the comfort .
What more did she want ? I took my coat and left the house , heading straight for the court .
I tried to drown myself in paperwork , anything to stop the flood in my head , but nothing worked .
My concentration broke apart like glass , and eventually , I gave up .
I needed a break .
I decided to drop in on my men .
I found my Beta and Delta at a desk , both hunched over a laptop , discussing something quietly .
Whats that ? I asked .
They looked up , surprised .
Lucian ? Youre here ? Am I not allowed in my court ? I snapped .
They exchanged a glance .
I was on edge .
I knew it , and so did they .
Hestia was seen at the airport , Matthew said .
She had multiple bags with her .
You didnt authorize a trip , did you ? > Airport ? She left the house and went straight to the airport ? They handed me the laptop , and there she was , same clothes , same hair , same expression .
Luggage stacked beside her .
I stared at the screen .
Rage curled in my chest .
Shes threatening to divorce me , I muttered .
But shes bluffing .
She has to be .
Allan leaned forward .
Shell be back .
Hestias always been the kind of wife who makes your meals , keeps your shirts ironed , sends you lunch even when shes sick .

Shes not the type to walk out and not return .
I shoved the laptop back at Matthew .
Exactly .
Shes just testing me .
She wants to see if Ill chase after her .
I wont .
They exchanged another look .
This one was more cautious .
But what if shes serious this time ? Matthew asked carefully .
Shes always been good to you .
And lets be real , youre not exactly the warmest husband .
Maybe she finally had enough .
W I shot him a warning look .
He raised his hands .
Just saying the truth .
Hestia never seemed like the kind to make empty threats .
If she went to the airport and packed up her life , maybe this time , she really is done .
I shifted in my seat , the silence pressing down hard .
You think a woman like her can just walk away from me ? After everything Ive given 10:37 AM her ? The house , the lifestyle , the comfort ? Do you think shed throw all of that away ? } Matthew opened his mouth , but my phone rang , cutting him off .
My mothers name flashed on the screen .
Of course .
She must have heard .
I gritted my teeth and answered .
Mom .
Lucian , whats going on ? Why did Hestia call our lawyer about a divorce ? Are you two completely out of your minds ? } Unbelievable ! She went through with it !!