Zella left.
Raelynn found Zella's ideas bizarre, especially that last sentence. She had no idea how Zella had reached that conclusion. She and Sebastian had long since gone their separate ways, and she had moved on from the past—especially from an ex-husband who had never opened his heart to her.
Sebastian didn't love her.
He had shown her that through countless actions.
Only by experiencing it firsthand could someone understand how she felt.
She wasn't going to take Zella's assumptions to heart.
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The National Academy of Traditional Medicine only admitted top-tier talent with outstanding contributions, numerous honors, and high social standing.
Raelynn would soon be joining them for work.
She was already an Associate Professor at Kingsford University, and her upcoming transfer would require a comprehensive internal review. She would also undergo a separate evaluation for her academic promotion.
Her application was already submitted.
As long as everything went smoothly, she could enter the core team of the Academy directly.
However, the process was tedious, involving multiple rounds of review, and was relatively strict.
Raelynn didn't foresee any issues.
When it came to her professional abilities, she had complete confidence.
On the eve of the wedding.
Ian took some time out of his afternoon to visit Kingsford University.
After having lunch with Raelynn, the two took a leisurely stroll around the campus.
"I've sent you the detailed arrangements. Take a look and see if there are any changes you want to make. There's still time."
Ian walked beside her, turning his head to look at her.
Raelynn felt conflicted. She was in an awkward position right now, unable to move forward or step back. If she moved forward, she worried she wouldn't be able to completely extricate herself from the Hudson family. If she stepped back, Lily's situation would remain unresolved.
Because of this, she spaced out when Ian brought up the wedding venue.
"Whatever you decide is fine," she said absentmindedly.
"Yes."
Ian let out a heavy breath. "I was getting greedy."
He looked down at her, his deep eyes deadly serious. "You don't need to worry. The wedding is just a smokescreen for the public and for Sebastian. If you still want to divorce me and take Lily away afterward, I'll cooperate. I won't let my family find out, and I won't make things difficult for you—if you're willing to trust me."
Hearing Ian's promise.
The knot in Raelynn's chest loosened slightly.
If Ian was willing to keep his family in the dark and help her handle the fallout, then the Hudsons might not be able to stop Lily from being removed from their registry.
Raelynn opened her mouth.
About to say something.
When they ran into a group of students coming their way.
The students looked at them in pleasant surprise. "Professor Ortiz! Is this your boyfriend? He's so handsome!"
"You two look so perfect together. What a gorgeous couple."

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!...