Chapter 280:
In fairness, he had displayed considerable gentleness and honesty throughout their relationship. He would tenderly warm her abdomen during painful cramps, patiently dry her hair when exhaustion overwhelmed her, and skillfully massage her feet after long days in uncomfortable heels. Household responsibilities and financial concerns had never burdened her. Even without love, such an arrangement should have fostered contentment.
She recognized that she shouldn’t be insatiable. Furthermore, she understood that without divorce, Kristian would undoubtedly continue providing for her with his characteristic attentiveness. Yet this knowledge failed to sway her.
Such a foundation for partnership felt dangerously tenuous—vulnerable to complete disintegration at the merest suggestion from his former flame.
“This time, I assure you, divorce will never again cross my lips,” Kristian declared, assuming her hesitation stemmed from fear of repeated abandonment. “I’ll devote myself to your care indefinitely.”
“That won’t be necessary,” Freya responded with remarkable composure, though turbulent emotions churned beneath her steady gaze. “I want this divorce finalized.”
Confusion clouded Kristian’s features. “For what reason?”
“What do you imagine I truly desire?” Though reluctant to portray herself as hopelessly romantic, Freya couldn’t suppress her authentic feelings.
Before encountering Kristian, romantic love had eluded her entirely. Yet her inexperience hadn’t prevented her from developing profound aspirations. Her vision of an ideal partnership involved two deeply enamored individuals navigating life’s complexities together, weathering storms without contemplating separation. She yearned for passionate, consuming love.
Kristian’s brow furrowed as he contemplated her question, eventually offering his assessment. “Fidelity? Financial security?”
They had previously discussed faithfulness, and she had indeed requested financial compensation during divorce proceedings.
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“You can leave now,” Freya stated bluntly, abandoning polite pretenses. “I’ll collect you tomorrow afternoon to process our divorce. Ensure you bring all necessary documentation.”
Her dismissive tone ignited Kristian’s indignation. “Freya!”
His attempt at reconciliation had been met with outright rejection.
“Is there something else?” Her detachment had intensified further.
“If specific desires exist, simply express them. Understanding your habits doesn’t grant me access to your innermost thoughts,” Kristian explained, genuinely bewildered by her anger.
Freya had exhausted her patience for this conversation. Beyond his striking appearance and considerable wealth, she found him utterly worthless.
With unflinching directness, she commanded, “Exit my residence immediately.”
Kristian acquiesced, his fury practically radiating from him. “Fine, let’s proceed with the divorce.”
In this moment, emotional intensity consumed them both—Freya stinging from Kristian’s callous perspective on their relationship, while Kristian sulked over her rejection of his reconciliation attempt. The fundamental reason for their necessary separation remained incomprehensible to him.
After departing from Freya’s home, Kristian returned directly to his office.
Gerard, detecting Kristian’s uncharacteristic mood and recalling previous incidents, immediately attributed it to complications with Ashley.
After careful consideration, he determined he should attempt to improve his boss’s disposition. After all, he needed to deliver a report later, and if his boss remained in this state, he would inevitably bear the brunt of his displeasure!
Gathering his courage, Gerard rapped gently on the office door and tentatively called out, “Excuse me, Mr. Shaw.”
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