The Stand In Wife's Revenge novel Chapter 23

Chapter 23

I kept a close eye on her as she slowly removed the contents of the

envelope with trembling fingers.

With every second that went by it seemed as though the weight of

whatever was inside this envelope was pressing down on the room.

The sight of it made Ava’s face go white. Her breathing became

labored and her eyes grew wide.

“Divorce papers.” She said in a whisper as though she was having

trouble believing what she was reading.

The shock was like a kick to the stomach. I was surprised by this. I

had no idea how to console her or what to say. Despite the fact that

we had both been taken by surprise I felt sorry for her.

Her brows furrowed as she absorbed the details of the papers which

she read silently. She was clearly having trouble processing the words

but with each line the bewilderment in her eyes grew.

“A divorce Contract. They have come to an agreement. Ava Williams.

(Hereinafter referred to as Wife) and Liam Harris. (Hereinafter

referred to as husband)The dissolution of their marriage is

acknowledged by both parties. Following discussions between the

parties the following terms have been decided upon.

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1. separation. When this document is signed the parties agree to a

full separation that will take effect right away. All marital duties and

commitments are to be renounced by both parties.

2. Parental custody. Only the wife will be granted custody of the child

born to the wife and husband. The husband will not pursue visitation

rights at any point and will give up any parental rights claims.

3. monetary settlement. Within the next 30 days the husband will

have to pay the wife $12. 5 million USD as part of the financial

settlement. This will cover all of the spousal support and alimony

claims made against the husband.

4. Property and Assets. All common assets such as real estate

automobiles and personal property have been divided equally. The

family home will still belong to the wife.

5. refusal to disclose. Both parties agree to keep the reasons for this

divorce private and refrain from discussing each other in public.

Legal action will follow any violation of this clause.

6. finality. This agreement will be considered final and no more

claims or reconciliation requests will be accepted. Signed:. William

Ava and Liam Harris.”

When she had finished reading she looked at me with a blank

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expression as she slowly lowered the paper her hand trembling.

“Liam Harris,” she whispered, her voice hardly audible. “But I cant

remember him. He is not someine I recall.”

When the documents reality set in she began to cry silently as it

filled her eyes. She asked in a tremulous voice her eyes full of hurt

and confusion.

“How could he have left me? I got divorced from my child’s father.”

It was unbearable to watch her in this state. She couldnt cope with

the suffering the uncertainty and the heartbreak on her own. I

hurried to be by her side and gave her a tight reassuring hug.

She first froze but then she melted into my arms and let out

heartbreaking yet gentle sobs.

“I dont understand, Alex” Her voice was frail as she whispered

through her tears. “Why did he leave me? Why did he do this?”

I tried to calm her by giving her a gentle hair stroke. “I dont know,

Ava. But we’ll have to find out. We will find out the truth about this I

assure you. Let me help you find Liam. We will find him if he holds

the secret to your memory. We will determine the cause of where you

were coming from before the incident.”

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With her face buried in my chest, Ava clung to me as though the

physical touch would somehow take away the pain she was

experiencing.

Her voice was muffled against my shirt as she asked “What if I never

remember?.The idea of getting divorced and him leaving me is

extremely painful, Alex. What if I’m always left with this void in my

thoughts?”

As I tried to be the rock she needed in this time of despair I felt her

shudder in my arms and held her closer.

“You’re not alone, Ava” I whispered in a firm yet kind tone. “I’m here

to support you and won’t let you face this challenge alone. If you are

unable to recall we will find Liam together. You’ll have the answers

you require after we do. But know that youre not alone in whatever

happens.”

She slowed her sobs and I could feel her relax a little against me but

her eyes were still filled with sadness.

She whispered her voice heavy with grief, “If he was the father of my

child then… he really left me alone.I must not have had any

significance for him.”

“No, that’s not true” I maintained in a low but firm voice. “You were

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always something, Ava. You are not to blame for whatever happened.

It also doesnt imply that you are unimportant.You’re important. You

and your baby matters. After you remember what happened you’ll

figure this out. However we’ll work together. This isn’t something

you’re alone with.”

Avas tear–streaked face was a mixture of doubt and hope as she gazed

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