She kept her eyes locked on Sebastian, watching for any shift in his expression.
For a split second, Sebastian's eyes narrowed imperceptibly. Raelynn couldn't tell if it was her imagination, but a fleeting trace of amusement seemed to dance in his gaze, making her doubt what she saw.
"Is running to Matilda the best you can do?" he asked, his voice a slow drawl.
Raelynn took it as a taunt, assuming he was mocking her for relying on his grandmother to fight her battles.
"If it gets the job done, who cares about the method?" Raelynn fired back without missing a beat. "That's a lesson I learned from you."
Sebastian's eyes darkened.
Seraphina's face paled as well.
She knew exactly what kind of temper Matilda Croix had. The old woman had fought alongside the late chairman in the corporate world; her vision and ruthlessness were legendary. If Sebastian hadn't been shielding Seraphina from Matilda's wrath all this time, she would have been crushed long ago.
If Raelynn went back and exaggerated the situation, Matilda would undoubtedly make Seraphina's life a living hell.
How could Raelynn be so utterly shameless as to use the old lady as a weapon!
Raelynn didn't feel an ounce of guilt.
If Sebastian was willing to snatch his own daughter's education away for his mistress's brother, she wasn't going to let Lily suffer in silence.
The atmosphere grew thick with tension.
Even the principal hesitated, shifting uncomfortably. From their brief exchange, he realized the relationships here were incredibly messy... Who was the actual wife?
But the answer quickly became obvious to him. Since the dawn of time, there were always men who blindly favored the other woman over their own wives.
He shot Raelynn a look of pity. It was clear who didn't hold the power here.
"Forget it. Shane never liked fighting with people for things anyway," Seraphina suddenly interjected. She shot Raelynn a cold glare. Ruining her relationship with Sebastian over a Hudson family kid was incredibly stupid.
Chloe let out a sharp laugh.
Shane had gone to the restroom, leaving Seraphina and Sebastian waiting in the corridor.
Seraphina was furious on the inside but masked it perfectly, offering a helpless sigh. "I'm sorry. If it weren't for me, Raelynn wouldn't have used your grandmother to threaten you."
Even though Raelynn took the spot back, Seraphina felt a twisted sense of satisfaction.
She could tell Sebastian only gave it back to protect her. Raelynn couldn't even compare.
"It's fine," Sebastian said, checking his watch. He dismissed the matter effortlessly.
The kindergarten grounds were expansive.
The kids were out playing during their recess, their laughter echoing cheerfully across the yard.
He watched the tiny figures running across the playground, lost in thought.
Just as he was about to walk down the steps, a little figure bounced out from around the corner without looking and crashed right into his leg.

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The readers' comments on the novel: Boss, Your Wife Signed the Divorce Agreement Before the Wedding
I think for as slow as the beginning was, their turning point is just so fast... really hope we actually get to read about R and S and their rekindle.... we did not read 950 pages for their story to be sidelined. Im for this sideline story, but it if it's to separate from the main characters and their story, please make it separate book....
Author please update more chapters...
I really like Zella, she is becoming a good friend to Raelynn. Ian needs to go. The relationship with Chloe is confusing. Some chapters they are cousins, sometimes they're sibling. A little confusing....
Julians role as big brother- I feel comes from a genuine place, but in a relationship thats is just as stained as Raelynns and Sebastians. It hard for me to connect to his big brother role as he too was such a problem before. And while they talked a little bit, the conversation did not give me the believe there was resolution between Raelynn and Julian. For a brute, he should make his feelings clear about the situation to Raelynn and then step back, until there is more foundation for him to stand on....
Knife in my heart. I hurt for Raelynn. She has made it this far, but how much does she have in her, everyone has a breaking point. Some back of me hopes the author is joking to lighten the mood after so many intense chapters, but thats not this kind of story or couple....
My heart cannot take this. This, cannot be how it ends with these too. They need resolution with each other. Raelynn needs to be more humanize with Sebastian. We know she is hurt, but this is the branch. She needs all these answers, if not for them to be together, then for Lily to have both her parents. Stop with the mind games Raelynn!...
Its like the story is just repeating itself...
Timeline is getting lost for me. So many treasured little memories Raelynn has but yet, he was gone for years ? Anyways... still rooting for them! These two need a heart to heart. Lily "forgetting" someone, not possible in this day and age and I hope thats not their storyline....
Sebastian, the man of few words.... needs to find all the words! Needs to fight for her! On note, seven years seems like a long time for this master plan (which I am sure goes back much farther). Rereading this novel, and it seems like everything has played out in a 5-8 month time span. And I feel like all Sebastian's doings/ plan have not been revealed. I hope we get to see the whole picture and have the resolutions we hope. But seven years of mistreatment, I just don't see Raelynn fully coming back. If these was 2-3 years, maybe, and I know it changes some characters around, but it would still work. Rooting for them!...
Literally on edge!...