Chapter 103 On a Pedestal

Throughout their marriage, Cyril always held himself aloof from Sylvia, showing as much warmth as a winter in Alaska. He never asked how her day was or if the cloudy moods at home rained on her parade. Even when gossip about Sylvia's tough times whispered in the wind, he stayed silent, figuring she got what she signed up for when she tricked her way into marrying him. But after the ink dried on their divorce papers, Cyril's mind started to buzz with second thoughts. He knew the real story behind their wedding better than anyone. Sure, Sylvia had come to him with a marriage proposition and a promise to lend him a hand. Still, the stories swirling around painted her as a desperate bride, which couldn't be farther from the truth. In Cyril's eyes, Sylvia wanted to help, but her methods were as messy as a kid's room. That's why he’d always kept her at arm's length—using her to tick off his own boxes and nothing more. She hadn't asked for a single penny after the split. He thought it was j