Chapter 6

"The divorce proceedings aren't complicated. The property division might be a bit messy, but I'll handle it for you." I shook my head. "No need. I didn't work during these years of marriage. I don't want a single cent of his assets." "Miss White, don't be so generous. If it's not given to you, it'll be spent on other women. You might want Roger to have an easy time, but I certainly don't." I was utterly confused, not understanding his motive. "Aren't you friends?" "The moment he betrayed you, he stopped being my friend." I didn't understand why Luke was looking at me with such profound emotion. I felt uneasy, suspecting something I dared not confirm. I even recalled how Luke used to mock Roger whenever Roger was especially good to me. Suppressing my confusion, I fastened my seatbelt. Luke started the car again, this time much slower. "Where are you taking me?" "There's a flight to the North City in three hours. I remember your hometown is there. You haven't been back for so many years.