After the gathering wound down , Shawn stayed behind to help me clean up . As he carried the trash outside , Shawn finally spoke up . " Regina , let me take care of you . " His gaze held the same tender focus as three years ago . My pulse skyrocketed , cheeks flushing hot . I stammered , " Let me … let me settle things completely first . " Shawn's entire face lit up like a lovestruck boy . He swept me into his arms and lifted me into the air with a joyful laugh .
I was both thrilled and a little panicked , laughing and screaming under the streetlights late at night . The commotion drew a furious roar from the streetlight's glow . I turned my head - and froze . It was Kenneth . He looked furious , murderous even , like he could plunge a knife into someone at any second . I stared at him calmly and asked , " So , have you made up your mind ? When are we finalizing the divorce ?
" Kenneth's eyes burned crimson , each word grinding out through clenched teeth . " You really don't trust me at all , do you ? " I almost laughed . When everyone else always came first , how could I possibly trust him ? He turned his hostility toward Shawn , glaring and demanding . " Who is he ? " I stopped Shawn from answering and shook my head . " It's none of your business . So ? When are we getting the divorce certificate ?
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" Kenneth had been searching for me for over half a month , and he hadn't had a proper night's sleep . And now that he finally found me , I was standing here with another man . His blood felt like it was rushing backward , rage driving him to the edge of madness . He snapped , blurting out , " Ha … Regina , I didn't think you'd move on so fast . My mom was right - you're poison ! I must've been blind- " 0.0 % 10:47 Chapter 9 " Shut up ! " Shawn stepped forward and threw the first punch .
They were on each other in an instant - blows flying , each punch landing with brutal force . 288 Vouchers I was panicking , trying to separate them . When I finally forced them apart during a moment's pause , I turned and slapped Kenneth across the face - hard . He stood there stunned , tears welling in his eyes . " You hit me … for him ? " " Yes . " Not just for Shawn - but for myself too . For all the humiliation and pain I had endured these past few years .
Just seeing me interact with another man had him acting like this . How was I supposed to feel when I saw him in bed with another woman ? He never understood , never cared . All he ever acknowledged was his own suffering . Kenneth stared blankly at me , his mouth twitching . He kicked his luggage aside in a fit of anger . His voice came out bitter and hoarse . " I can't believe I actually considered giving everything up for you . I was a fool . You're not worth it !
" He furiously wiped away his tears , pulled out the divorce papers , and signed them . " Tomorrow . Civil Affairs Bureau . " And with that , he tossed the documents down and stormed off . Shawn placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder . I turned to him and assured him softly , " I'm fine . " The next morning , I waited for Kenneth at the Civil Affairs Bureau . He showed up two hours late , his face ice - cold . The entire process , he didn't say a single word .
As we stepped out , going our separate ways , he suddenly called out to me . " Regina , you really don't regret this ? " His controlled tone couldn't mask the tremor . I didn't turn back . I didn't answer . After a two - second pause , I walked away briskly . 46.1 % 10:47 Chapter 9 I was so happy to feel regret . Leaving a man like him - how could I not feel relieved ? Shawn's car was waiting at the curb . He waved at me with a bright smile . " Regina ! Over here ! " I smiled back .
My steps felt lighter than air as I walked toward him . For the first time , I knew - I was finally free . The end . 1288 Vouchers 91.5 %
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