Boss, Your Wife Signed the Divorce Agreement Before the Wedding novel Chapter 877

Julian was actually trying to test Raelynn's emotions.

He was incredibly worried that she was still stuck on him.

Raelynn simply looked up, her gaze clear and open. "Europe? Is he taking over the Croix family's European division?"

During the first two years of their marriage, Sebastian had been stationed in Canada.

Moving to Europe now was likely just another corporate arrangement.

"I'm not sure. He didn't give any details, but from the sound of it, he probably won't be returning anytime soon."

"He's always been a workaholic. On what grounds would I even go see him off?" Raelynn opened the box containing the elderflower cake and scooped up a delicate spoonful.

"True, you're already divorced." Julian felt a strange, complicated knot form in his chest.

Deep down, both he and Raelynn knew the truth.

Sebastian had definitely played a heavy hand in dealing with the Yves family mess, ensuring that Sylvia Dalton and Sierra Yves had zero chance of escaping their fate. When it came to protecting what was his, the man was ruthless and overly generous with his resources.

"But once he leaves, this twisted fate between the two of you will finally be over. A clean break."

Julian suddenly felt that this wasn't a bad outcome at all.

With the two of them separated by an ocean, the chances of them crossing paths again were slim to none. No seeing each other, no longing, no emotional triggers. They could simply fade from each other's worlds, letting the past wash away with time.

Eventually, they would become nothing more than a fleeting memory in each other's lives.

Incapable of causing any more ripples.

"I'll just explain it to Lily when the time comes." Raelynn took a bite of the cake. It was sweet but not overpowering. Her focus was entirely on her daughter, not herself.

"Will Lily even miss him?" Julian scoffed lightly.

Once he was gone, he was gone.

Lily was still so young; she would forget him in due time.

Raelynn remained noncommittal.

For adults, a silent, mutual separation was the norm. But it wasn't the same for children. Their world was pure, and even goodbyes needed to be communicated clearly and officially.

"Let's not talk about him."

Julian poured Raelynn a glass of water, his expression turning a bit heavy. "The Croix family seems to have hit a wall. They're under investigation, and the outcome isn't looking good."

The stock market was already fluctuating.

This year was different.

For her, it was incredibly special.

And the overwhelming sense of happiness eclipsed everything else.

Raelynn was delightfully swamped.

From shopping for holiday supplies to finalizing the dinner menu, she threw herself into the preparations, leaving all her lingering anxieties behind.

Naturally, during this entire period, she and Sebastian didn't see or contact each other.

They were both so busy it was as if the other had ceased to exist.

Then came New Year's Eve.

Lily was still sleeping in.

Raelynn sat with Rowan, going over the evening's menu.

Rowan looked radiant, her features softened with a profound gentleness. She gazed at Raelynn as if she couldn't get enough of her. "I hope you don't carry any guilt over all of this. Even though I despise Quentin Yves, Dr. Evelyn Hayes is a wonderful woman. She treated your mother better than her own flesh and blood, showering her with love since she was a little girl. The esteemed elder did absolutely nothing wrong."