Chapter 83

Joshua tried to reason with me. “Look, just hear me out. Since you’ve already ended up with him, and he’s not that bad, why not just stick with it and live your life? Didn’t you use to be head over heels for him? Worst case, try falling for him again. If you do, things might not be so hard.” “Or, if you’re serious about the divorce, then go all out and cling to him like crazy. No guy likes that. Maybe he’ll get sick of it and agree to split eventually…” I didn’t say a word. Just stared at my screen, face dark, and hung up. Then I started calling every lawyer I knew. At first everyone sounded positive, but the moment they found out who Ronald was, they all backed off with lame excuses or tried to talk me out of it. Clearly, no one wanted to go up against him. Too powerful, too risky. Clutching my phone tightly, I was boiling with anger. My teeth were grinding. “Ronald freaking Wright!” I was just about to call and cuss him out—but then remembered I'd already blocked him. I stood there,