Raelynn took a sip of whiskey from her glass, relishing the harsh, fiery burn.
This was for the best.
Honestly, she had to thank him for his utter devotion to Seraphina—it was the only reason Lily remained perfectly hidden. Because he sprinted off to play knight in shining armor, he would never cross paths with his daughter.
"Did an emergency pop up at Sebastian's company? Is it serious?" Arthur asked, finally realizing Sebastian had left.
Raelynn forced a smile. "Yeah, very serious. If he didn't go, it might have killed him."
Preston watched Raelynn acting completely unfazed, like a spectator in her own life. He pressed his lips together, a bitter taste in his mouth.
Truthfully, Raelynn was in a surprisingly good mood. Her entire universe revolved around Lily. As long as the divorce went smoothly and she secured full custody without a fight, she didn't care what Sebastian did.
With Sebastian gone, Raelynn stood up to call Chloe.
But just as she opened her contacts, Chloe's name flashed on the screen.
Raelynn answered immediately. "Did you and Lily leave—"
"Sunny, there's been an accident. Lily and I were in a car crash."
Raelynn's face instantly went ashen.
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To avoid panicking Arthur, Raelynn begged Preston to stay at the care facility and keep him company.
She flagged down a taxi and rushed straight to the police station. Chloe was already there when she called.
When Raelynn burst through the doors, Chloe was sitting on a plastic bench, looking pale and furious.
Next to her sat a little girl with her hair tied in two low space buns. She was absolutely adorable, with massive, dark eyes and perfectly delicate features. She was so pretty that the officers kept walking by just to offer her snacks.
Lily shook her head immediately. She cupped Raelynn's face and kissed her cheek, her voice soft and sweet. "It doesn't hurt. Don't be scared, Mommy. I'm very brave."
Chloe walked over, looking miserable. "Lynnie, this is completely my fault."
"Lily must have gotten so scared that it triggered a fever. When I slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting someone, Lily bumped her head against the window..." Chloe was consumed with guilt. She knew Lily was Raelynn's entire world. Her carelessness had gotten this sweet little girl hurt.
Raelynn's mind was a mess, but she stood up, holding Lily securely in her arms. "It was an accident. Don't blame yourself. What exactly happened?"
At the mention of the accident, Chloe ground her teeth in fury. "It was Seraphina Vance!"
Raelynn froze.
"That spoiled brat of a brother she has was sprinting across the road like he owned it. I was pulling up to the hotel when he darted out of nowhere. I swerved into a curb to avoid killing him, and the kid tripped and scraped his knee."
"Seraphina called the cops immediately and said she absolutely wouldn't settle."

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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!...