Chapter 10 To the Courthouse for Divorce

Jeanette didn't respond. Instead, she fell into a deep sleep, completely unaware that William waited hours for her reply. Early the next morning, she got up, grabbed her marriage certificate, and headed to the hospital. No matter how things turned out, she had to be there since Cordelia was getting discharged. The latter had always been the one who truly cared for her. When she arrived at the hospital, William was handling the discharge procedures. She ran into him the moment she stepped through the doors. The moment he saw her, there was a subtle shift in his eyes. "I thought you wouldn't show up." "Don't worry, Mr. Ashford. Since I said I'd divorce you, I'd keep my word. You don't have to be so anxious about it." The sarcasm and aloofness in her words made him frown. But before he could say anything, Cordelia's voice drifted over from behind him. "Jean, are you here?" A warm, sweet smile lit up Jeanette's face. "Cordelia!" The stark contrast in her demeanor compared to whe