Mr. CEO Your Wife Has Wanted a Divorce for a Long Time (by Zora Pradeep) novel Chapter 488

**Freedom 488**

Though Julia was miles away from home, she could vividly picture the whirlwind of thoughts swirling in the minds of her family. The anticipation, the excitement, and perhaps even a tinge of anxiety about what her day would bring.

As she turned the ignition of her car, her eyes fell upon the neatly arranged stack of gift boxes that Franklin and others had thoughtfully bestowed upon her. A moment of hesitation gripped her as she considered the contents of those boxes. Franklin had not proposed, but her curiosity was piqued. What had he chosen for her special day?

With a sense of trepidation, she reached for Franklin’s gift box, her fingers gently sliding over the smooth surface before lifting the lid. Inside, she found a diamond necklace that sparkled brilliantly, its quality unmistakable. It was a breathtaking piece, likely worth several million. For someone of Franklin’s stature, such a gift was undoubtedly generous and respectable.

Yet, a flicker of disappointment crept into her heart.

In the past, Franklin’s gifts had been nothing short of opulent, grand statements of affection that dazzled the eye. This necklace, while exquisite, felt almost… understated in comparison.

However, as she recalled Franklin’s insistence on finalizing his divorce with Maggie, she found a strange sense of peace. The simplicity of the gift didn’t bother her as much as it might have before. It was a reflection of their current reality, and perhaps that was enough.

Setting the box aside, her gaze shifted to Harry’s gift, and after a brief moment of contemplation, she decided to open it.

Inside was a bottle of red wine, its label hinting at a high price tag.

A perfectly acceptable gift for a casual friendship, indeed.

But comparing it to the past, the contrast was jarring. The gesture felt almost obligatory, lacking the warmth and thoughtfulness she had once associated with such gifts.

A faint, sardonic smile crept onto Julia’s lips as she closed the box. She turned the key in the ignition and began her drive home, her mind racing with the anticipation of the reactions that awaited her.

Upon entering her house, she was immediately met with a wave of energy as Sophia rushed to her side, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “Sis, how did it go? Was the diamond stunning? Show us!”

Julia maintained her composure, cutting through the enthusiasm with a calm voice. “There was no proposal.”

The words hung in the air like a heavy fog.

“No… no proposal?” Sophia’s voice wavered, her excitement draining away as she froze in place. The smiles of everyone else in the room faltered, caught mid-expression.

Old Mrs. Green’s eyes widened with concern as she quickly inquired, “Julia, what happened? Did something go wrong?”

The room was thick with unspoken questions, each person grappling with the implications of Julia’s revelation.

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