Regrets Come Too Late (Sierra and Johnny) novel Chapter 2

“Everything in that agreement is written in accordance with the law,” Sierra said to John. “As for our son, there’s no way I’m letting him live with you with the way you act.”

“You haven’t earned a cent in five years,” John said coldly. “Why should I give you half of what I’ve made?”

“I’m the one who took care of Tommy and managed everything at home,” Sierra replied.

John’s eyes were cold. “And?”

…And?

For a second, Sierra felt like she was looking at a stranger.

“If you’re planning to use the marital assets to pay for your mother’s expensive treatments, my advice is that you can forget it,” John said, tossing the divorce papers onto the table.

Sierra stared at him. “What’s that supposed to mean?”

“There are no marital assets,” John explained, dispelling her confusion. “If you don’t believe me, file for divorce and let the court investigate.”

Sierra froze.

After a brief pause, she understood everything. From the moment she realized it and started asking questions to the point he finally admitted to cheating, John had already moved every penny out of reach.

With that lipstick stain on his collar, the photos of him and Pamela all over the media, he had let it all happen despite how careful he usually was and how much he hated his photos being leaked out.

Everything was as clear as day now.

He had been waiting for Sierra to confront him, so he could bring up his plan to keep both a wife and a mistress.

John Henderson…

Unbelievable.

“It’s fine.” Sierra finally saw him for who he was. She knew how careful John was, never leaving any trace. “Just sign it. I want custody of our son only.”

John signed his name. His handwriting was as perfect as he was, but now, Sierra just felt sick.

The next morning, Sierra and John went to the clerk’s office to file for divorce. John showed no signs of regret or guilt during the entire process. All he showed was the same indifference, as always.

While finalizing the divorce papers, Sierra glanced at him and wondered how someone who never loved her could play pretend for so many years. What did any of it even mean?

“Your divorce application has been filed. There’s a one-month waiting period. From May 13 to June 12, either party can withdraw the application,” the clerk explained, handing each of them a receipt. “Between June 13 and July 12, you can bring your IDs and paperwork to collect your divorce certificate. If neither of you comes back, the application will be canceled.”

They each took a copy and left.

Sierra didn’t go home with him. Instead, she went to see her best friend, Holly Sanders. She needed someone to talk about something so huge.

When she arrived, Holly had just gotten up and immediately noticed her mood. “Why the long face? Did something happen?”

“I divorced John,” Sierra said, keeping her tone steady, though inside it felt like her heart was being torn to shreds.

She had really loved him. How could it not hurt?

Holly was stunned. “No way! Everyone knows John treats you like you’re his whole world. Even if every couple in the world split up, he would never let you go with how much he loves you.”

“It’s true,” Sierra replied, her face serious.

Once she realized Sierra wasn’t joking, Holly quickly pressed for details.

Sierra told her everything.

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