Chapter 223

"Yeah, sweetheart, I’m officially single now. I can finally give you the title you deserve—you’ll never have to be the other woman. Happy now?" He looked at her, clearly waiting for that bright smile. Her eyes did light up for a second, but the joy faded almost instantly. "Fiona just got better recently… You didn’t push her, did you?" "No, she came to me, actually. You think I was the only one wanting a divorce? She did, too. We’ve got nothing left between us—makes no sense dragging it on." Ariella let out a quiet sigh and murmured, "If only Alex were still around… We could’ve all gotten married at the same time. All four of us walking into our own new lives. But he’s gone now… How can I really feel happy? My joy just feels so wrong." "You silly girl… everything’s gonna be okay. Time takes care of this stuff." Just as Lucian finished, Ariella’s phone rang. The ringtone was Fiona's. "It’s Fiona. I’ll take it." "Hello?" "Hey!" That voice—deep, unmistakable. Oh my god. It was Alex. It was