Chapter 726 A Court Date with Regret

"Hey… aren't those Demi's real parents?" "Yeah, looks like it." "What are they doing here?" "They're probably here to get divorced. What else? It's not like they're getting married." Stephen pretended not to hear the murmurs around them as he dragged Michelle to the back of the line. He'd gotten up early partly because he couldn't sleep and wanted to be first—he'd just get it over with and leave before the gossip could start. However, they didn't reach the front thanks to Michelle's delays. That thought alone made Stephen shoot a sharp glare at her. Michelle seemed out of it. In her mind, if she just refused to sign the divorce papers, maybe the staff wouldn't go through with it. More people arrived, joining the line. The whispers started again. They were like rare animals in a zoo—everyone who passed by had to stop, stare, and gossip. For Stephen and Michelle, every minute dragged on for what felt like a year. "Honey, maybe we should just leave," Michelle pleaded, turning