"Big sister, why are you crying?"
A little girl, her pigtails bouncing, handed Mira a piece of tissue.
Mira realized her face was wet with tears and sniffed, forcing a smile. “Thank you.” She quickly wiped her face, turned, and left the store, feeling as though she were running from the reality of it all.
Back home, she received the documents from the lawyer. [Ms. Granger, this divorce agreement will take legal effect once both of you sign it.]
Mira printed the agreement, slipped it into an envelope along with her wedding ring, and sent a message to Frederick: Senior, I’ve decided to undergo treatment at Philekren Hospital. Could you please help me schedule the surgery? I’ll be flying to the UK in about ten days.
The next morning, Elias returned home. He looked exhausted.
“I’m so tired these days,” he muttered, taking off his coat before walking over to her. Without hesitation, he pulled her into his arms. “Mira, I miss you so much.”
"I miss you too." Mira looked up, her gaze inadvertently landing on the faint kiss mark on his neck. Her breath caught, and she quickly looked away, her heart tightening.