The Billionaire's Ex-Wife Returns (Lucy and Landon) novel Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Letting Go

"No. This can't be real."

Feeling the strength leaving her legs, Lucy's hand gripped the mattress for balance. Her heart was hammering in her throat, as she would never have imagined this happening to her.

How long was Landon holding on to this?

Has he been planning to divorce her ever since Yvonne returned?

But Yvonne returned two months ago. Why hasn't he discussed this with her?

She looked at the divorce agreement in her hand again and couldn't stop the tears from finally sliding down her cheeks.

She recognized this divorce agreement. It was the same one Landon brought on the day of their wedding.

"You will be my wife until I no longer need your service. As for remuneration, I've already sent the discussed amount to your bank account." Landon turned to her to say this as they left the Civil Bureau just minutes after they exchanged wedding vows.

"By the way, we will divorce on my terms. Until then, act like a proper wife so that no one can question our marriage."

How did she answer at that time?

Lucy gripped the paper close to her chest, wailing soundlessly.

"Don't worry, Mr. Westwood. I will definitely make it believable that your first love will come running back into your arms!"

"Good."

Oh, how she regrets it now.

Had she known she would fall in love with Landon during their marriage, she would've never said those words.

Now Yvonne's right where Landon wanted her. In his arms. Beside him.

Lucy should have been happy that she could give him what he wanted. Their contract marriage was only to make Yvonne regret ever leaving him. Even Landon chose her because her eyes resembled Yvonne's.

She had what she wanted, too. Her mother got the best cancer treatment and things Lucy could've ever given her before her mother died.

Yet, she became greedy. Of his love. Of him.

But that didn't matter.

He never belonged to her. He will never be.

Sniffling back her tears, Lucy finally noticed her phone was ringing. She wasn't in the mood to answer anyone, not even if Landon was the one calling her, but when she saw who was calling her, her fingers reached to answer it.

"Lucy, are you alright?" a female voice came from the phone speaker.

"Vanessa." Lucy continued sitting on the floor and rested her head on the bed.

"Girl, what's going on? Why are you—wait—are you crying?"

The prickling feel of tears coming to fill her eyes had her flinching.

Lucy wiped it away and struggled to speak. "What is it, Vanessa?"

"Okay, you're crying. Is this because of the news?"

"What news?" Lucy stiffened.

"Wait, you didn't know? Why hasn't anyone told you?"

"Vanessa, tell me what news."

Vanessa went too quiet suddenly. Lucy felt her body grow cold. Whatever the news was, it certainly wasn't a good one.

Her best friend wouldn't act so nervously when telling her what was going on.

Finally, Vanessa's voice came out. "There's news about you pushing Miss Leblanc down the stairs and that's she's at the hospital. The Leblanc is planning to sue you for attempted murder."

Her hand pressed on her head. "What? How did this come out in the news?"

Landon was at the company, and the incident happened in the morning.

Lucy didn't push Yvonne. It was Yvonne who miscalculated her steps and was about to fall. And just when Lucy was about to reach out to help her, Yvonne fell from the stairs. That's what happened. So, why was everyone painting her as a villain?

"I didn't do it."

"I know. You would never do that." Vanessa sighed. "And... there's another thing."

Lucy inhaled. "What is it?"

"Are you and Landon really married?"

"Why...why are you asking this?" Lucy started to shake.

"Because another rumor came out—that you and Landon are not married."

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