Divorce may seem easy. You signed a piece of paper and just like that you were done. But that wasn't true. There were a lot of things to deal with after. You needed to move out of the house, figure out how to co-parent, and so much more. Sheryl knew this was going to wear her out. But what other option did she have?
Sheryl's phone rang, and she thought it was Nancy again. But it was Ferry this time.
Sheryl hesitated, wondering whether she should take this call. Whatever happens, happens. Sheryl decided to answer the phone.
She remained silent when she answered her phone, waiting for Ferry to say something.
"I heard that you and Charles went to court today?" Ferry teased Sheryl.
Even though Sheryl couldn't see Ferry right now, she could tell from his voice how happy he was. Sheryl wouldn't have been able to control herself if she saw him right now. She would certainly have slapped him across the face.
"Wow, you really do know everything. Then you should know that we didn't get the divorce today." Sheryl was over it, and her patience towards Ferry was wearing thin. The only reason why she still put up with Ferry's nonsense was that she cared about her family, and was worried that Ferry might do something to hurt them if she crossed him.
When people were preoccupied with their personal affairs, they were often stuck, and more often than not, couldn't do much. Ferry knew this, and he was going to use this to take advantage of Sheryl.
"So you're not getting divorced?" Ferry sneered at Sheryl, threatening her.
"I assure you that we'll never be together. I'm still getting a divorce. You said you would give me time. Just keep your promise and stop bugging me!" Sheryl snapped at Ferry. She hated how Ferry kept harassing her.
"I'm glad you're doing this." Ferry smiled, seemingly satisfied. Sheryl didn't reply so he continued, "Sheryl, your time is running out. You'd better get it done as soon as possible. You know what I'm capable of."
"I know!" Sheryl said coldly.
"Don't you even think about trying to play dirty. I've got people watching you." Every time Ferry threatened Sheryl, he always used a light tone, as if he was just joking around with his buddies.
"I hear that your kids are in kindergarten now. How time flies! You know how much I love kids…"
"Don't you dare threaten my children!" Sheryl interrupted Ferry. Sheryl had very little tolerance when it came to threats to her children. She would do anything Ferry asked, and take anything he said as long as he left her children alone. Her children were her limit.
"What? Why are you getting angry?" Ferry burst into laughter.
"I'm getting divorced!" Sheryl hung up on Ferry after she finished speaking.
Ferry had intended to get on Sheryl's nerves. He smiled viciously when he looked at his phone screen. He murmured to himself, "Sheryl, I'd love to see how long you're going to stretch this out!"
Sheryl felt angry and worried at the same time once she hung up. Ferry's call had ruined her day, and it irritated her. She knew that she needed to get the divorce done as soon as possible. And the sooner, the better. The clock was ticking. Otherwise, Ferry might really do something to hurt the children.
In the Dream Garden
Leila was sitting in the living room. Suddenly, something occurred to her. She took a deep breath, looked at Melissa and said, "Aunt Melissa, I've come up with a plan. But I need to sacrifice something, and I don't know if you'll agree," Leila said, biting her lower lip.
Leila seemed to have already made up her mind.
Melissa was surprised to hear this. She relaxed her face. She was glad that Leila was taking matters into her own hands and trying to come up with a solution, so she asked, "What do you have in mind?"
Leila looked around, then asked Melissa to sit closer to her. She leaned against her and whispered in her ear.
A smile appeared on Melissa's face as she listened to Leila. She nodded her head at Leila in satisfaction, and said, "Leila, I'm sorry that you have to make such a sacrifice. But I'm sure it's going to pay off. You can finally be with Charles if your plan works. We can kill two birds with one stone if this works!"
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