Chapter 12

Ian pleaded, "Please let me hug you for a while. I'm so tired, Dahlia… I've been searching for you all this time." I frowned as a trace of confusion crossed my face. "You were looking for me? Why? If you have any objections to the contents of the divorce agreement, you can just contact my lawyer. You don't have to—" "I never said I wanted to divorce you!" My eyes widened at Ian's agitated appearance. I didn't understand what he meant by those words. "Is it because of my parents? Or are you finding it difficult to break the news to Mrs. Payne Senior? I can explain things to them. Don't worry. I—" "Are you that keen on divorcing me?" Ian asked tearfully, stunning me once more. When I looked up, I realized that his eyes were rimmed with red. Why did he look so upset? He should be more willing to go through with the divorce than I was. I smiled and replied mockingly, "Why are you crying, Ian? You should be glad that I want to divorce you. Isn't this what you were most looking forwa