Chapter 111 He Left Around The Same Time As You

Back at the apartment Mallory had arranged, Emily took a hot shower and changed into clean pajamas. Then, she got into bed. However, sleep never came. Soon, she opened her suitcase, pulled out the divorce agreement she'd prepared months ago, and carried it to the window while she called Roman. The line rang a few times before he picked up. "Mrs. Holton." His tone was polite, but a little distant. "I'm back in Crestmont," Emily said. "I'd like to meet Gabriel to discuss the divorce." The silence on the other end of the line stretched until her stomach began to sink. She tightened her grip on the phone and waited. "I'm sorry, Mrs. Holton," Roman said at last, sounding both apologetic and constrained. "Mr. Holton isn't in the country." With that, Emily ended the call, and the dark screen reflected her calm face. She didn't overthink it. Maybe Holton Corp had a project overseas that needed Gabriel to handle himself. It didn't matter. She could wait. After all, six months had