Chapter 107

Marina had been impatient for days. After he signed the divorce papers, she hadn’t seen him. He hadn’t come to her place, hadn’t answered her calls, and when she went to his office before, the assistant always said he was “busy” or “in a meeting.” She was running out of patience. Sitting in the backseat of her car, her leg bounced nervously. The driver glanced at her through the mirror. “Miss, where should I drop you?” “David’s office,” she said quickly, brushing her hair back with trembling fingers. Her voice was soft but there was no hesitation. The car moved through the traffic. Marina’s heart was pounding. She hated this feeling, like she was chasing him instead of being wanted. She told herself she was the winner now, the one with his signature on paper, the one who would stand beside him. When the car stopped, she stepped out in her fitted dress and heels, holding her bag tightly. She inhaled, forced a confident smile, and walked toward the tall glass building. The receptionist r