Chapter 295

Emmeline stiffened as her eyes darted to Zavian. She didn’t know how to answer.

Minnie sensed her hesitation. “I know Richard lashes out at you for no reason. I’m not trying to justify him. I just... noticed the bags in the hallway. It seemed like something was going on,” she quickly added. “You don’t have to answer if you don’t want to.”

Emmeline’s fingers twisted in her lap. “I told Richard I wanted a divorce.” She finally spoke.

Minnie’s eyes widened in shock. “You’re really divorcing him?”

Emmeline nodded. “Yes.”

“Why?” Minnie asked.

Emmeline looked at Zavian, quietly pleading with him for help. She turned back to Minnie when he gave her a slight, supportive nod.

“I can’t do it anymore. I can’t keep wasting my life on someone who will never change. I don’t even love him anymore—not even a little. There’s no reason to stay.” Her gaze dropped to her lap where her hands clasped tightly together. “I decided to leave today. I packed my things