Chapter 73

Nydia was stunned. After all these years, she had never realized just how oblivious Mick was. His lack of perception was almost unbelievable. She couldn't help but wonder whether she hadn't been clear enough earlier, or if the staff at the divorce registry had failed to explain it properly. "Mick, I think you misunderstood. I just want to take my things." Her mentor had advised her to continue her doctoral studies, but she had given that up to be with Mick. All these years, she had felt guilty about abandoning her mentor's advice, so she attached great importance to the gifts her mentor had given her. Mick frowned and glanced at her again. He probably didn't see anything on her face that he was looking for, so he stood up and slowly walked over to her, placing his hands on her shoulder. He moved in closer. "Nydia, today I'm making a concession, you should appreciate it. Besides, I don't want to bring up the reason you married me. Let's just pretend we're starting over." Nydia su