Though she had the exact same thought.
It shouldn't have been Ian Hudson to bring it up first.
What did that make her? Who was supposed to protect her pride?
Did Ian truly have absolutely no interest in her? How was she any worse than Raelynn Ortiz?
Her expression turned icy as she set down her coffee cup. "Mr. Hudson, is this really what you wanted to say so early in the morning?"
"If you understand and accept it, then I expect you to keep your word."
Ian was busy with work and didn't waste time on idle chatter, quickly ending the call.
Seraphina, however, felt her good mood instantly shatter into a million pieces.
Did Ian really dislike her that much?
Even worse.
He had called her from a landline.
Not his personal cell!
It made her feel as though her pride had been ruthlessly trampled into the dirt.
"What's wrong?" Blanche walked over.
"Mr. Hudson called. He wants to sever all ties with me." Seraphina took a deep breath, her face looking grim.
She didn't believe any man could truly be that undeniably loyal.
Hadn't Sebastian Croix treated her with the same indifference in the beginning? But what happened after that? He eventually started returning her greetings, and later, constrained by their statuses, they shared an unspoken mutual affection until he ultimately elevated her without hesitation.
If she could be the exception for a man like Sebastian, she could do it again.
Ian was only acting this way because they hadn't interacted much yet.
Blanche frowned. "Did Raelynn put him up to this?"
Seraphina scoffed. "If she did, it just means she's panicking."
She paused.
Frowning, she looked at Blanche. "The amulet is one thing, but a DNA test..."
Blanche seemed entirely confident. "You don't need to worry about that. There are ways to handle it. The most important thing right now is to strike first and force the Yves family to publicly acknowledge your identity."
They had to do it before the DNA test.
Raelynn nodded.
Arriving at Dr. Hayes's bedroom, she knocked softly before entering.
Evelyn indeed didn't look well. Unable to stand up to greet her, she remained seated by the window, waving affectionately. "My dear Raelynn, come, sit here."
Raelynn walked over.
She carefully observed Evelyn's complexion.
It seemed to be the result of poor sleep and fluctuating blood pressure.
Sitting down, she offered, "Let me check your pulse and write you a prescription. A few doses of a restorative brew should help balance things out. How does that sound?"
Evelyn chuckled. "That sounds wonderful. I'm blessed to have Alistair's star pupil looking after me."
Raelynn took her pulse with utmost concentration.
She confirmed there were no major issues, just the physical toll of intense emotional swings.
"Aren't you happy?" she asked softly.
Evelyn shook her head slowly. "Not exactly. I can't quite describe it. Something I've hoped for over so many years is suddenly right in front of me, but it feels surreal, like I can't tell what's true anymore."

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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!...