I thought divorcing now would make things easier for him and Melissa.
Unexpectedly, Chris shot me down right away.
“No. We’re not divorcing. Nadine, when we had nothing, all I could offer you was the title of wife. But now that life is better, I’m not going to fail you again.”
Ah, yes... The man who made his fortune in sales.
His words were always beautiful, but the hidden blade behind them always cut the deepest.
My heart twisted with irony, but I kept my tone steady. “You misunderstood. I meant we could have a fake divorce. Once both children finish school and no longer need the quota, we can marry again. It is for the children’s sake. The only question is whether Melissa would agree.”
Melissa’s eyes lit up instantly, though she fought to maintain a gentle, considerate expression.
“Nadine, if you are willing to divorce Chris for the children, how could I possibly refuse?”
Her eagerness barely hid her triumph.
Seeing this, Gemma stepped forward as well, urging her son. “Chris, both Nadine and Melissa are thinking of the kids. Just finalize the divorce. You relied on education yourself to leave the village, so you know how important schooling is.”