For a moment, the room fell silent. Sylus stared at me, and I could see something flicker behind his eyes.
Charlotte was the first to break the tension, leaning forward with a smile that did not reach her eyes.
"Well, you will get a villa too, Lily.” Then she looked to Sylus before continuing, “Right, Sylus?”
Sylus cleared his throat, standing up from the couch and straightening his suit. "Yeah. The divorce agreement is in your room. Once everything is signed, you will be free to go."
"Sure," I replied, though the words tasted bitter on my tongue.
He turned to leave with Charlotte at his side, and for a moment, it felt as if I was not important anymore in his life.
After gathering my few belongings, I packed them into a small suitcase.
I did not take much, just the things I had brought with me at the start of my marriage.
I left behind the clothes, jewelry, and gifts Sylus had given me over the years. I did not want any reminders of a life that no longer belonged to me.
As I stood before the divorce papers, my hands trembled. I had made up my mind, but my heart felt heavy with the weight of what was to come.