Divorce Him, Then Dazzle novel Chapter 135

Camilla was finally getting over her cold and called Susan before dropping by. Susan’s face lit up when she saw her. They settled in for a chat, and Camilla broke the news about her divorce.

Susan looked at her in shock. “Divorce? Are you sure you want that?”

Camilla didn’t mention all the terrible things Daniel had put her through, not wanting to burden her elder. She just said quietly, “He doesn’t love me. It’s been three years of marriage, but there’s always been someone else in his heart.”

Susan’s brow knit together. “That’s awful.”

Furious on her behalf, Susan glared. But Camilla tried to reassure her, “Susan, I’m fine. I really am. I’ve already let it go, that’s why I’m finally ready for divorce. I used to put up with anything for love, but not anymore.”

Susan reached for her hand, squeezing it gently. “Cammie, you’re so sweet and kind... but sometimes, you can be too soft. Lowering yourself just makes it easier for others to take advantage. No matter who you are,” Susan said gently, “you have to treat yourself with respect—or people will teach you they don’t have to. It’s not just a nickname, it’s a way to live. If you act like a princess, nobody will treat you like a servant. But if you convince yourself that you can put up with anything, why should anyone else treat you with care? That’s just how the world is. Kind people get stepped on. Everyone’s got a dark side, men especially. Honestly, nobody’s purely good. So you have to learn to love yourself first.”

Tenderly, Susan wiped away Camilla’s tears, her eyes soft. “Listen to me, Cammie. I support you. Divorce if you want to. You just took a wrong turn, that’s all—but there’s so much more of your life ahead. Don’t worry about what people say. Just focus on your own happiness, that’s what matters. Understand?”

Camilla nodded, her expression determined. “I get it, Grandma. I’ll take care of myself now.”

She reached over and hugged Susan tightly. “Thank you.”

Camilla stayed for dinner before leaving. Afterwards, Susan picked up her phone and made a call.

When the other side answered, Susan asked, “Are you still busy? Can you come over for a bit?”

Lambert sounded tired as he squeezed the bridge of his nose. “What’s up?”

“You asked me to make that vintage-style dress for your mom, right? I need your thoughts on a couple of details.”

Lambert replied, “You know what she likes. I trust your judgment, just go ahead and make it.”

Susan smiled to herself. “Alright then. Actually, Camilla was just here and gave me a suggestion. I thought you could swing by and talk it through with us.”

Susan picked up a sketch and handed it to him. “Take a look here. What do you think about adding an emerald pendant right here?”

Lambert’s head wasn’t really in it. “Looks good.”

She raised an eyebrow. “I asked you here to get your input. Don’t just say ‘looks good’ to everything.”

Lambert hesitated, then blurted out, “You said on the phone that Camilla had an idea. What was it? And where is she?”

Susan burst out laughing. “So you’re finally going to drop the act?”

Lambert scratched his nose, looking a little embarrassed. “What act?”

“If I hadn’t mentioned Camilla, would you even have come over?”