Raelynn thought she had misheard.
She never in a million years expected Seraphina to pin the stair-pushing incident on her too.
Chloe took a step forward, letting out an exasperated laugh. "What kind of absolute nonsense are you talking about? Are you completely out of your mind?"
Leaning comfortably against her pillows, Seraphina looked the picture of poised forgiveness. "Raelynn knows exactly what I'm talking about. Everyone here can see how 'coincidental' and convenient this entire setup was."
"You bull—"
Raelynn grabbed Chloe's hand, giving it a gentle squeeze to silence her. Then, she fixed Seraphina with a gaze that was calmer than ever. "You played around, dumped your fiancé, and hooked up with his cousin before the engagement was even called off. Do I really need to explain how much Brenda hates you for carrying on this shameful affair?"
Brenda and Seraphina had physically fought, and now she was getting the blame?
Even if they wanted an easy scapegoat, what made them think she would just roll over and take it?
Raelynn's choice of words was brutally blunt.
Hooked up. Shameful affair.
Was Raelynn really being this ruthless right in front of Sebastian?
Was this how they always interacted as a married couple?
Julian couldn't help but study Sebastian's reaction.
He saw Sebastian leaning casually against the window frame. He raised his eyes to look at Raelynn, completely devoid of joy or anger. He didn't seem the least bit infuriated by her harsh words.
Julian shrugged. He knew the truth. This calm was only on the surface.
There was no way Sebastian was going to let Seraphina's injury slide.
"Watch your mouth," Seraphina snapped, a flash of annoyance crossing her face. "I was willing to let this go, but I never expected you to march in here and demand that an injured woman return to work. Trying to guilt-trip me about my professionalism? Well, I don't feel the need to hold back anymore."
Listening to her self-righteous speech, Raelynn almost laughed.
In fact, she did.
Seeing Raelynn's unapologetic expression,
Leo furrowed his brow. "What's with that attitude? At the end of the day, Sera is practically family to you. There's no need to make things so ugly. She's been more than understanding. Even if your love life is a mess, you can't just blatantly mock the law. This is intentional assault."
He finally lifted his gaze and met her eyes.
"The incident happened in the emergency stairwell. It's currently under maintenance. There are no cameras," Sebastian stated, his tone completely flat, as if merely reciting a fact.
Even though he wasn't outright accusing her,
He was shutting down her only defense.
Raelynn absorbed his chilling neutrality. Even though she didn't care about this man anymore, the betrayal still felt like needles piercing her throat.
Was he really being neutral?
No.
In this situation, neutrality was a clear choice!
Chloe sensed Raelynn's silent devastation.
Her eyes turning red with fury, she glared at Seraphina. "You think we need to play dirty to deal with you? A wife slapping a mistress is perfectly justified! What kind of garbage do you think you are? Let alone playing dirty, even if we beat you right in front of Sebastian, what the hell is anyone going to do about it?"

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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!...