No Divorce? The Billionaire's Love Chase! novel Chapter 539

The necklace around her neck was the one York had personally put on her when they divorced.

She had taken it off once, which seemed to trigger something in York. He had forcibly taken her from the hospital back to his home and put it back on her neck himself before the matter was settled.

After that, to avoid provoking another one of his episodes, she had worn it ever since.

For some reason, it had suddenly broken.

And it had accidentally slipped down the drain.

Claudia turned off the faucet and stood frozen in front of the sink, her mind in turmoil.

At the same time.

York stood in the same posture as Claudia, in front of the sink in his own home.

He had just showered, wearing nothing but a dark robe, his damp hair dripping onto his forehead.

He shaved carefully, then styled his hair into a neat side-part.

He had gotten a haircut yesterday, the sides trimmed cleanly, making him look much sharper.

He walked into his closet, where many beautifully wrapped gifts sat on a long table.

Today was Claudia's birthday. Though he wasn't worthy of attending her party, he still wanted to dress formally.

In the past, Claudia had always complained that his suits were all business-style, stuffy and old-fashioned.

After they married, she had bought him many casual-style suits herself.

York chose one and put it on.

He stood before the full-length mirror, carefully fastening his cufflinks, putting on his watch, and tying his tie. Then, he placed the crystal pendant Claudia had left him into his pocket.

As he turned, he accidentally knocked a gift box off the table.

Instinctively, he pulled back the hand that held the pendant to catch the falling gift. The crystal pendant slipped from his pocket and fell to the floor, and York inadvertently stepped on it.

A soft cracking sound.

Though not loud, York heard it clearly.

His body visibly stiffened, and he quickly lifted his foot.

The crystal glass that encased the five-inch baby photo had shattered.

York's pained eyes slowly turned vacant.

He picked up his phone and began to make calls.

He told his sister he wasn't coming to the office today and to work hard.

He told his mother not to worry about him, that he just wanted to rest.

Finally, he called Peter.

He reminded Peter not to forget to send him a picture from Claudia's birthday party.

Today was Claudia's birthday. She must be wearing a dress, and she must look beautiful.

…

Just before seven in the evening.

The venue for the birthday party had been personally decorated by Rock Sayer.

For some reason, Claudia hadn't been able to concentrate on anything all day.