The Don Tore Up Our Divorce (Gemma and Cassian) novel Chapter 328

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The directness is a trap. “She’s a bit busy today and can’t come over for now,” I hedge, the lie tasting like ash.

He sees right through me, he always does. He eyes me and extends his hand, palm up. “Give me the phone. I’ll call her.”

Grandpa… The helplessness in my voice is genuine now. My phone, long blocked by Gemma, is a useless brick in this

conversation. I can’t call her.

Do you really think I’m unaware of your divorce with Gemma?

The question lands with the force of a physical blow. A flicker of pure, unadulterated surprise crosses my face before I can school my features. He knows. How long has he known?

Seeing no denial from me, his fury erupts. He raises his cane, and before I can react, it comes down hard on my back. The pain is sharp, searing, a bright line of fire across my shoulders.

You want to infuriate me to death, don’t you? he roars. “I haven’t visited Oakhaven to see Gemma for just a few weeks, and you’ve divorced her!”

The pain is nothing. The accusation is everything. “Grandpa, it was her decision to divorce.” The defense is weak, and I know it.

She wants a divorce, and you just let her go? Are you a fool? Another thump of the cane for emphasis. “Gemma’s mother passed away not even seven days ago, but you’re divorsing her:36 Do you have any conscience left?”

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The mention of Lisette is a low blow, and it ignites my own smoldering annoyance. “She wants a divorce. Can I force her to stay with me?” I snap, the words coming out sharper than intended.

If you hadn’t caused her so much pain, would she have left you? You’ve committed so many foolish acts. Aren’t you aware? He’s visibly furious now, rubbing his chest in agitation, his face flushed.

Sir Blackwell, please calm down! Simeon rushes to his side, a picture of concern.

Bring Gemma back to me at once. Do you hear me? Grandpa demands, his voice trembling with emotion.

I keep silent. The image of her slapping me, her eyes full of contempt, flashes behind my eyes. I desire to be with her, God knows I do, but the chasm between us feels insurmountable. “Grandpa, the divorce was her choice. Even if I want to remarry her, she is reluctant. What more can I do?” The words are a plea, a confession of my own powerlessness. I feel the sting of injustice. Why is he blaming only me?

What should you do? he mocks, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “You’re the general manager of Blackwell Industries and take charge of Blackwell Heavy Industries, but you ask me what to do? You’ve even lost your own wife! You’re truly capable!” Every word is a lash, designed to flay me open, to expose the failure at

my core.

His final pronouncement is the one I feared most. “I don’t care. Gemma is your wife I’ve chosen. If you can’t win her back, you

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lamenting that the grandson he once believed to be a paragon of virtue is, in matters of the heart, a complete and utter fool.

I stare at him, stunned. I didn’t expect such an extreme stance. Is he really my grandfather? Would he really disown me so easily over this?

Knowing his legendary stubbornness, I try to change the subject, a desperate bid for time. “Grandpa, let’s eat first.” He’s aged. He’s fragile. This can’t be good for him.

Your wife is gone, but you’re still thinking of eating? he scoffs, waving a dismissive hand. “Don’t eat. There’s no food left for here.”

you

There is no reasoning with him. Ultimately, I am forced to leave Blackwell Manor in disgrace, the rain outside a fitting accompaniment to my mood. As I depart, I see Simeon approach Grandpa, his head bowed. “Sir Blackwell, should we inform the rest of the family that Mr. Blackwell has divorced Mrs. Blackwell?”

Grandpa, looking older and wearier than I’ve ever seen him, waves a hand. “Keep it secret for now. Let’s see if Michael can bring Gemma back.” I hear the faint hope in his voice, the desperate wish that this is just a fleeting impulse.

His final order to Simeon follows me out the door. “Find out where Gemma lives after the divorce.”

Simeon bows. “Yes, Sir Blackwell.”

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Paon’t look back. I get into the car, the door closing on une

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Grandpa is worried– the weight of his expectation, and the

specter of his disappointment, feels heavier than anything else I have faced in my life.

I have lost my wife, and in the process, I am on the verge of losing everything else.

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