This completely derailed her expectations.
She had missed a critical piece of the puzzle.
Of course, a powerful man like Sebastian would undoubtedly have a flawless, meticulously vetted replacement ready to step into the role of his wife once the divorce was finalized.
She just hadn't expected it to happen this fast.
The last time they were on the cruise.
Sebastian's attitude toward her had been downright frigid.
He didn't strike her as a playboy who casually entertained women, which gave her an unexpected, unsettling sense of losing control over the situation.
Sierra stood frozen in the hallway for a long time.
She kept her head down, biting her lip, her mind racing with thoughts.
***
Dr. Evelyn Hayes rushed over to find Raelynn the second her meeting wrapped up.
Both Raelynn and Julian shared a tacit agreement not to mention Sylvia and Sierra's attempt to bulldoze the flower garden.
Raelynn had only intended to keep Evelyn company for a little while.
But the older woman immediately pulled out the property transfer documents without giving her a chance to protest.
"We're getting this finalized as quickly as possible. When I say it's yours, it's yours. This was your grandfather's dying wish, too," Evelyn said, looking thoroughly satisfied.
Afraid Raelynn might refuse.
She invoked the late Grandpa Yves once more.
Raelynn could tell that the elder generation of the Yves family genuinely loved her down to their bones.
They, too, had been victims of the tragedy all those years ago.
After a moment of careful consideration, Raelynn said gently, "There are a lot of things I haven't fully processed yet. I don't want to be someone who just holds out her hand to take your gifts without living up to your expectations in return. Let me think about it, and we can discuss it later. Is that okay?"
If the confrontation with Sylvia and Sierra hadn't happened today, she might have handled this differently.
But today's events had shifted her entire perspective.
Evelyn opened her mouth to argue, but finally let out a soft sigh. "Grandma understands. You're a good girl. It's okay, take all the time you need. This estate is written into mine and your grandfather's wills anyway. It belongs solely to you."
She despised empty promises.
True love meant tangible actions.
Raelynn blinked.
She was genuinely caught off guard.
Raelynn stood up from the table. "I have some things to take care of, so I need to leave. I'll come back and visit you another day."
She directed the statement entirely at Evelyn.
Evelyn, easily picking up on the fact that Raelynn was dodging Quentin, shot him a cold glare before smiling at her granddaughter. "Alright. Be safe on the road."
Raelynn turned on her heel and walked out.
Leaving Quentin grasping at thin air.
He pressed his lips into a hard line.
***
Raelynn stepped outside and got into her car.
Outside the window.
Sierra appeared seemingly out of nowhere, tapping on the glass timidly. Raelynn rolled the window down. "What is it?"
Sierra looked at her hesitantly. "Raelynn... are you mad at me for not telling you the truth?"
She was referring to hiding the fact that she was Quentin and Sylvia's biological child.
Raelynn felt absolutely nothing about it, her expression remaining neutral. "It doesn't matter."

Comments
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!...