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Anna didn't think it was a big deal because she was the one who proposed to adopt Isabella in the first place. As a result, she felt she couldn't let Isabella stay at Jasper's house any longer.
After both children had fallen asleep, Anna went to the balcony to call Jasper. She sai "Thank you for looking after Isabella all these years because | should have been doing it. You've done well enough, so it's best if she stays with me in the future."
After a brief pause, Jasper said, "I asked Lily about it. I'll go to Birmingham to pick up Isabella before her summer vacation ends. Everything will be back to normal then.”
"No, you don't have to do that. I've already thought about it."
Jasper cut her off and said, "You haven't given it much thought. You have to stay in Birmingham for a whole year, and you're busy with your work, so you won't have time to take care of her. When | previously promised to look after Isabella, | didn't only do it for the sake of you, but also for the sake of Isabella. As her foster father, I will look after her even after she turns 18."
Anna thought his words sounded a bit odd, but she couldn' tell precisely what was odd about it. Then she asked, "What about Lily? You didn't get into a fight with her, did you?"
"Lily and have decided to divorce."
"What? You two are getting a divorce?!" Anna asked, wide-eyed with surprise. She thought, / knew Jasper would be enraged because Lily kicked Isabella out without telling him. But I had no idea it would go this far! 395 We Are Getting a Divorce Besides, isn't Lily pregnant? What about the baby?
Jasper didn't appear to be in a good mood and didn't seem to want to. talk anymore. As a result, he quickly hung up the phone.
Standing on the balcony, Anna had mixed feelings as she looked up at the moon that was partly covered by the clouds. She thought to herself, Well, 've pretty much messed up my relationship with Wayne. So, who am / to tell what Jasper should and shouldn't do? Jasper is a wise and steady man. He knows what is best for Isabella. After all, it's him who has looked after Isabella all these years. As for Isabella... She's about to turn 18. And shouldn't make the decision for her without her permission.
The next day, Wayne sat in his office, wearing a black shirt. The décor of his office was classical, making the entire atmosphere serious and upscale.
Noel, his assistant, said, "Mr. Wright, a media company is celebrating its anniversary at the end of this month, and they sent out invitations to you earlier. You haven't decided whether or not you want to go there. What do you think?"
Wayne did not hesitate to say, "No, I'm not going."
Celebrities typically attended media company anniversary celebrations, which served as excellent networking opportunities. It was also an incredible opportunity for him to promote the company.
"By the way, the legal department said that the result of our lawsuit with Light has come out," Noel said after reading the notice.
Wayne raised his head. When he looked at Noel, his eyes were as calm and intelligent. "How did it go?" he asked.
"We won. Joshua Davis will be back tomorrow." 395 We Are Getting a Divorce
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