Almost a Wife Never His Love novel Chapter 9

Chapter 9

The following days passed in silence. Zane didn't return. Nova didn't call.

On the day the divorce agreement took effect, she went alone to the court.

The clerk handed her the divorce decree. Nova accepted it calmly. Her fingertip traced the embossed gold lettering: DIVORCE CERTIFICATE.

Not a ripple stirred in her heart.

Outside, morning light still washed the streets.

She hailed a cab to Blackthorn Manor for her final belongings. But as she opened the door—

Zane stood in the foyer, impeccably suited.

"Where were you?"

She opened her mouth—

"Our anniversary," he concluded, his tone assured. "Out buying my gift?"

Nova froze.

Of course.

Three years ago today, they'd exchanged vows amid applause.

That same night, he'd handed her divorce papers. This marriage is transactional. Don't confuse it for real.

Three years. Then freedom.

The cruel symmetry—Their marriage ended exactly when it began.

And Zane's assumption made bitter sense.

Every year prior, she'd presented meticulously chosen gifts—despite him never remembering the date.

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