I had no objections. We completed the process without a word.
The moment we stepped outside, a smile finally broke across Adeline's face. "I'm free! I love you, Alex!"
"The second the cooling-off period ends, we're getting married!"
She threw herself into Alex's arms and kissed him right there in front of everyone. "Thank God I found you. A fresh start. Otherwise that worthless man would've ruined my entire life."
Peggy was even bolder. She shoved me hard in the chest. "Get lost. My daughter is carrying Alex's baby now."
"From here on out, she'll be living the high life. Never has to look at your pathetic face again."
I couldn't be bothered with them. I turned and walked away.
Alex gave Adeline's waist a squeeze, then pulled out his phone. "Grand Oceanic Hotel. I need a table for a celebration dinner tonight at seven."
"Your finest prix fixe. And two bottles of the '82 Lafite."
He raised his voice on purpose, making sure every word carried to my ears.
After he hung up, Alex grinned. "Hey, Ronald. We're throwing a little party tonight. Want to join us?"
I drew a slow breath, turned my head, and looked him dead in the eye. "Get lost."