Divorce Countdown (Amelia and Julian) novel Chapter 4

Divorce Count Down Chapter 04

The night breeze entered through the open car window, sending her hair flying.

Throughout the drive, Amelia kept thinking about how Elizabeth had appeared beside Julian.

Perhaps she had been hurt too many times, for she no longer felt heartbroken. Instead, she was tired.

Who would’ve thought the thirty-day waiting period could feel this long?

She rubbed her sore eyes, and in that brief distraction, she didn’t notice the car ahead reversing illegally until she crashed straight into it.

Upon impact, Amelia’s leg was trapped by the dented car door, and blood was everywhere.

In an instant, her face turned pale, and cold sweat broke out on her forehead.

Despite the sharp pain, she remained clear-headed and called 911.

After she was taken to the emergency room, the doctors examined her. It wasn’t life-threatening, but she still needed a minor surgery, and they asked her to contact her family.

Since Amelia’s parents lived in another city, she called Julian.

But over a dozen calls later, he still didn’t answer.

She thought of how he was probably surrounded by colleagues and friends, with the woman he secretly loved beside him, drinking and laughing as they talked about life.

Why would he have time to answer her call?

A nurse nearby realized Amelia couldn’t reach anyone.

“Can’t your husband come?” the nurse asked gently.

Amelia shook her head, her tone surprisingly calm.

“We’re getting a divorce. In about ten days, it’ll be completely over.”

The nurse hadn’t expected that and looked shocked.

“But you’re still married, though. Can’t he at least come sign the paperwork?”

Thinking back on their three-year marriage, Amelia felt overwhelmed.

She couldn’t even remember how many nights she waited to have dinner with him, only to get yet another message saying he was working overtime and wouldn’t be home.

Hoping to have something in common with him, Amelia studied law just so they could talk, yet he shattered her confidence by saying she wasn’t an expert.

She swallowed her words and smiled faintly.

“You were busy. I didn’t want to bother you over something so trivial.”

Hearing that, a trace of guilt rose in Julian, and he decided to explain where he’d been the past few days.

“The other day, Lizzie and I happened to bump into each other, Lia. It’s not what you think it is.”

“Has her divorce been finalized?”

It was rare for Amelia to ask something like that. Julian was somewhat surprised, but he answered honestly, “Yeah, it’s all done. She’s divorced now.”

The smile on Amelia’s face grew even brighter. She lowered her voice and said, “Congratulations to you, too.”

Julian didn’t understand and asked what she meant.

She smiled without saying a word.

“Congratulations. You’re about to get divorced, too,” she thought bitterly.