Revenge With My Undercover Cop Hubby novel Chapter 101

Chapter 101 A Threat of Divorce

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Eric’s face drained of color. His eyes, wide with fear, locked onto Kelly. His voice came unsteady. “Kelly … what are you doing? Just stay calm. No one needs to get hurt.”

Dawn’s breath hitched, her voice breaking. “Kelly, have you lost your mind? Put that down!”

Kelly flinched at the sharpness in Dawn’s tone. Her grip tightened around the lighter, her fingers trembling, yet her gaze remained steadfast.

Dawn let out a strangled cry. “No! Don’t-”

“You’re too loud,” Kelly murmured, her voice eerily steady. Her eyes flicked to Dawn, sharp and cold. “You’re scaring me. And if I get scared…” She tilted her head slightly, her thumb brushing over the ignition. “My hand might slip. Then–boom. We all go up.”

Eric’s pulse pounded in his ears. His legs tensed, but he didn’t dare move. “Kelly, listen. What do you want?”

He no longer felt tired. A rush of adrenaline burned away every trace of exhaustion.

Kelly’s gaze shifted to Dawn. “I want her to apologize,” she said, her tone almost casual. “She startled me.”

Eric swallowed hard. He turned to his mother, eyes pleading. “Mom… Faye’s asleep. Don’t make this worse. Just apologize.”

Dawn’s lips curled with disdain, but she hesitated. She shot Kelly a look filled with loathing before forcing out the words. “Fine. I’m sorry. Now, please, put it down.”

Kelly smiled, but it didn’t reach her eyes. “Didn’t hear you.”

Dawn ground her teeth. “I said I’m sorry!”

Kelly studied her for a moment, then, with a slow nod, lowered the lighter.

Eric saw his chance. He lunged toward the window, fingers reaching-

Kelly snatched the lighter back up again.

Eric’s stomach twisted. He nearly lost his footing, nerves on edge.

Then Kelly smirked and, just as suddenly, set the lighter down once more.

Eric didn’t wait. He threw the window open, and behind him, his mother rushed to shut off the gas stove.

“You’re insane,” Dawn spat, her voice shaking. She smacked her thigh in frustration, breath coming fast. “Completely unhinged.”

Kelly’s expression didn’t change. If anything, her smile grew. “Of course. What else would I be?”

Dawn swayed, gripping the chair tightly as her face paled.

Eric caught her arm. “Mom? What’s wrong?”

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Chapter 101 A Threat of Divorce

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Eric clenched his jaw. He had reached his limit. “Mom, grab Faye. We’re leaving. We’ll stay at a hotel tonight.”

Dawn’s chin lifted, her eyes flashing. “Absolutely not. That’s exactly what she wants. She’s waiting for us to run so she can take this house for herself.”

Strange how people always believed others thought the way they did.

Kelly rose from the couch, her gaze steady on Eric. “Sign the divorce papers. We’ll settle this today.”

Eric’s brow furrowed, his patience fraying. “Kelly… once we’re divorced, you’ll be even more vulnerable. If you refuse to sign the statement for Regina, the Lynches won’t let this go.”

“That’s none of your concern.” Kelly flicked the lighter open and shut, the soft click punctuating the silence. “Your only role now is to be my former husband.”

“If we stay married, we’ll still be living under the same roof. You can protect Faye for now, but you won’t always be able to. I really have nothing left to lose.” Kelly took a step back, slow and deliberate. Before Eric or Dawn could react, she was already at Faye’s bedroom door.

Eric’s stomach tightened. His mother stiffened beside him, her face pale. His voice came out strained. “Kell … what are you doing?”

She pushed the door open and slipped inside. The dim light cast long shadows over the small bed. Sitting. at the edge, she ran her fingers through Faye’s hair. The little girl stirred but did not wake.

Kelly tilted her head. “I’ve always liked children.” Her voice was quiet, almost thoughtful. “If I die, maybe I’ll take a stubborn one with me.”

Terror surged through Eric. He and Dawn rushed in, yet neither dared take another step.

Kelly pressed a finger to her lips. “Shh. You’ll wake your daughter, darling.”

Eric lost control. His hand trembled as he raised it. “Kelly, you win. I’ll sign. We’ll get the divorce.”

Her lips curved into a smile. “Then sign the papers.”

She would reclaim what was hers.

Eric’s fingers curled into a fist. “Your parents‘ inheritance counts as marital property. Legally, you only get half, As for the heritage house, I can pay you for part of it, but taking it back? That’s not an option.”

He was bargaining, grasping for a middle ground. Anything to hold onto what he could.

“And I don’t have that kind of money right now. Give me five years.”

Dawn’s face darkened. “Why should she get anything? She doesn’t deserve a d*mn cent.”

Kelly laughed under her breath. She reached for a bottle of liquor, uncapped it, and poured it over Faye’s blanket. The sharp scent filled the air. She flicked the lighter open. “My own property,” she said calmly. “Why should I have to fight for it?”

Eric’s blood ran cold. His voice shook. “Mom. Stop challenging her. She’s not bluffing.”

Kelly’s eyes burned though not for

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