I had no idea how I managed to sit back down and pick up my silverware again, but every forced bite I swallowed tasted overwhelmingly bitter and painfully dry.

Lucille's expression darkened. It was obvious she finally realized her little reconciliation scheme was a total failure. Ferris had absolutely zero intention of extending an olive branch. He wasn't reluctant to divorce me at all; in fact, he had already lined up his next bride.

"What is wrong with Dr. Sterling? He changes his face faster than the weather," she muttered indignantly, stopping herself as she glanced toward the door. "Forget it. Who cares if he didn't bring us food? We have Leon. We aren't starving."

She was talking about the food, but the underlying meaning was crystal clear.

Ten minutes ago, I might have stopped her from saying something like that, but not now.

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