Chapter 51

Aaron paused for a moment before continuing, "As for restoring the marriage? That'll never happen. I hope that you'll never think of it ever again." Esther bit her lips. "Is it because of Sierra? Are you guys… What is she to you right now?" "That's none of your business. Please remember that we're already divorced." "Aaron." Esther suddenly burst into sobs. "I know that I was wrong. I've done a lot of thinking ever since then, and if I had—" "Enough!" Aaron cut her off. "Let bygones be bygones. If there's nothing else you need, I have work to do." "At least give me a chance to explain!" Esther practically begged. Aaron was unmoved. "There's nothing to explain, Esther. I wish both you and Russell happiness." He hung up, and Esther was left all alone with her phone in hand. Tears streamed silently down her cheeks. She had the abrupt realization that she had truly lost this man. Not because of the divorce, but because his heart no longer held any place for her. … Roland sat in a