The Rose He Showed Off Is Putting Down Roots in a Garden of Her Own novel Chapter 39

Elara had cried until her eyes were swollen and red. Returning to the Vance Estate in that condition would only deeply worry her parents.

So, Zane thoughtfully dropped her off at a hotel.

Elara ordered room service to bring up some wine.

From the top floor of the luxury suite, she gazed out at the sprawling city lights.

She drank, and she cried.

From the very first flush of young love to now being over thirty, she replayed every single memory they shared.

She thought back to her utter despair, realizing she would never, ever hold onto any hope for him again.

When a love like that reaches the very end, perhaps the only words left to say are: *Let it go.*

That night, Elara drained every tear she had left. She had spent over a decade loving a man, only a few dozen days to truly see the monster he was, and one single night to say goodbye to the woman she used to be.

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The next day, Elara woke up late. After washing up quickly, she headed back to the Vance Estate.

She sat down with her parents and confessed that she wanted a divorce.

Eleanor Barnes immediately called her second daughter home.

The older generation was traditionally minded, still clinging to the outdated belief that one would rather tear down a temple than destroy a marriage.

But Vivian immediately shut down their mother's attempts to persuade Elara otherwise.

"I fully support my sister's divorce."

"My sister is still young. Why should she settle for a miserable life?"

"This archaic mindset is exactly what oppresses women."

"Even if our family isn't what it used to be, we still have enough wealth to last three generations."

"We have food, shelter, and money. Why should she suffer?"

"My sister's happiness is the only thing that matters."

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