The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 580

Lucille asked about the divorce proceedings.

To be exact, Ferris and I hadn't finalized the divorce yet, but it was close. With only half a month left in the cooling-off period, as long as nothing went wrong, the papers would be signed.

"Yeah, it's processing," I nodded.

Lucille's expression shifted into a complex mix of disappointment, regret, and a hint of sadness. "So it's really over..."

It was finally over.

I was finally free from the endless emotional exhaustion.

Thinking she was worried about my financial situation post-divorce, I immediately offered, "I'll take care of the Greenwood Care Center fees for..."

"I originally thought you'd finally found someone who could protect you. The Sterling family might be complicated, but Ferris cared about you. He wouldn't have let you suffer. Knowing you'd be settled for the rest of your life gave me peace of mind, and I felt I had finally done right by..." Lucille softly interrupted, pausing mid-sentence as she cast a fleeting glance at me.

My heart skipped a beat.

Lucille's sudden change in demeanor—replacing her usual dissatisfaction and resentment with regret and sadness—caught me off guard. She quickly looked away, her voice softening even more. "Never mind. If it's over, it's over. Marriage is a personal journey; only you know if you're truly happy. If you were miserable, then getting out was the right choice."

"Mom." A suffocating wave of despair suddenly melted away. It felt as if an invisible, gentle hand had plucked at my heartstrings. The resentment I had harbored for so long crumbled, dissolving into a warm wave that washed over my chest.

Miraculously, all my bitterness vanished. In that moment, I just wanted to wrap my arms around Lucille and hold onto her.