Raelynn's throat was raw.
But that didn't stop her from biting back.
Sebastian was just degrading her for not being "picky," claiming she'd associate with anyone.
What he thought didn't matter to her.
What mattered was getting that divorce certificate.
She would pay any price for it.
With Lily's custody on the line, there was nothing she wouldn't risk.
Perhaps Raelynn's prickly, unapologetic defiance was too obvious. Sebastian watched her quietly, reading the absolute obsession for that divorce certificate in her eyes.
A desperate need to get it at all costs.
Sebastian's expression remained flat as he slowly stood up. "Get some rest."
He didn't argue with her.
Raelynn wasn't surprised.
Just like in the past, they never really fought.
Whenever her emotions were pushed to the breaking point, whenever she bared her fangs wanting to just let it all out, Sebastian could effortlessly dismiss the tension.
His specific brand of "not caring" smothered their battles time and time again.
But it wasn't just not caring; it was apathy. It was the cold shoulder.
Raelynn stopped paying attention to him.
She closed her eyes to rest.
It was nearly ten at night.
Matilda Croix hurried over after hearing the news.
Sebastian stood in the hallway, looking completely indifferent.
The Matriarch panted with anger. "This isn't like you. Why would you get into a physical fight with him?"
She knew Sebastian's temperament—he was aloof, dismissive of everything.
He never let anyone or anything bother him, so how did it escalate to beating a man half to death?
Furthermore, Sebastian hadn't shown an ounce of affection for Raelynn in all their years together.
Why go this far?
After all this, a rift had surely formed between her and her old friends in the Tanner family.
She had originally planned to withhold the divorce certificate to punish Raelynn, but after what Sebastian said...
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Sebastian didn't return.
Raelynn didn't care whether he did or not.
She didn't keep the incident from Chloe Hudson.
Early the next morning, Chloe took time off work and stormed into the hospital room.
Seeing the bruises on Raelynn's neck, Chloe burst into furious tears. "That bastard!"
Raelynn shook her head. "I'm okay. There was no real harm done."
"How's that guy from the Tanner family doing now?" Chloe gritted her teeth. "He'd better be dead!"
"I don't know. Sebastian hit him pretty hard. He's probably in bad shape."
"Did Sebastian suddenly grow a conscience? Does he actually still have feelings for you?" Chloe asked in surprise.
Raelynn gave a dry laugh. "It's not about feelings, and he doesn't care. It's just that no man would stand by and watch his ex-wife get assaulted right in front of him. To him, it's a stain on his pride. An absolute humiliation."

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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!...