The Divorce That Brought Us Back novel Chapter 12

Jasmine nodded enthusiastically. "Exactly!"

Nora looked at them with complete sincerity. "I'm terrified of the day I have to face his infidelity."

That silenced the table.

Anticipating a massive crisis and making the most advantageous choices to protect oneself—whether in business or daily life—was the hallmark of a clear-headed, independent woman.

Cassidy understood exactly where Nora was coming from.

But understanding it only made her heart ache more for her friend.

Cassidy sighed heavily. "Can you really let him go?"

"I can," Nora replied.

Cassidy didn't press any further.

Fear only existed because there were feelings involved.

Nora loved Maloney.

She had loved him for years.

Back in The Gated Community, Maloney had been the leader of their pack. As the oldest and most level-headed, he naturally took on the role of the protective older brother.

Meanwhile, Nora was the youngest and completely neglected at home. Her parents didn't care about her, and her older siblings, who were over a decade older, had moved out for work. She was left home alone, constantly tormented by her cousin Bella.

Maloney had stepped in to help Nora on several occasions.

Because of those few acts of kindness during her childhood, Nora had given him her whole heart.

Unfortunately, her feelings were entirely unrequited.

Even though a twist of fate had brought them together in marriage.

It was clear they weren't meant to last.

The topic drifted away.

Cassidy retold her own relationship drama to Jasmine.

The three of them spent the entire afternoon chatting.

As evening fell, they grabbed a seafood boil at a nearby restaurant.

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