Goodbye Saintess (by Edelweiss W.S.) novel Chapter 118

**The Unseen Kingdom That Followed Me Into Every Dream by Alyndra Meron Valeen 118**

Claire sat quietly, her gaze flickering between me and the woman who had once shared my life. The silence hung between us, thick with unspoken thoughts and emotions, and I could sense her discomfort. She was likely hesitant to intrude on the fragile space that existed between my soon-to-be ex-wife and me.

Breaking the tension, I decided to take the initiative. “So, what’s on the menu for dinner tonight?” I asked, my tone light, hoping to steer the conversation into brighter waters.

“Anything you desire,” she replied, her voice warm and inviting. “Just name it, and I’ll whip it up for you.”

A chuckle escaped my lips, and I couldn’t help but feel a flutter of warmth at her offer. “Oh, I must be the luckiest man alive!”

For a fleeting moment, a soft smile graced her lips, but it quickly faded as she regarded me with a serious expression. “But why are you divorcing her?” she probed, her curiosity evident.

Her question caught me off guard, and I felt a jolt of surprise ripple through me.

“If that’s too direct, you can just ignore it,” Claire added quickly, her cheeks flushing slightly at her boldness.

“No, it’s okay,” I reassured her with a gentle smile. “I have nothing to hide.” I took a breath, gathering my thoughts. “We were married for five years. Then, her first crush returned from abroad, and suddenly, she was all wrapped up in him and his new son. Their interactions made me feel uncomfortable, to say the least. That’s the crux of it.”

But the simpler truth was that Hera had emotionally betrayed me. Instead of feeling humiliated by her actions, I was consumed by indignation over the sacrifices I had made for her happiness.

Claire nodded, her expression thoughtful. “Hmm, I see. That’s understandable.”

A heavy silence enveloped us once more, thickening the air around us. It wasn’t until we arrived at the entrance of the supermarket that Claire broke the stillness. “She doesn’t realize how good you are. She has no clue what she’s lost,” she said, her voice firm.

“Really? How can you be so certain I’m ‘good’?” I laughed, genuinely amused by her sudden shift to seriousness.

“I just know,” she replied, her eyes sparkling with mischief. “It’s a woman’s intuition, you see. I come equipped with a powerful sixth sense!”

Most importantly, Sebastian would soon be single again. When she had asked about his past, he hadn’t hesitated to share, which only reinforced her belief that he was genuinely a good person. She needed to pursue him.

With that thought, a weight lifted from Claire’s mind. Laughter bubbled up between us, and she joked with Sebastian as if we were a couple, lost in our own world.

Before long, our shopping cart overflowed with groceries, a testament to our shared laughter and burgeoning connection.

“Alright, it’s time to head out,” I declared, surveying the cart in mild disbelief. “I don’t think it can hold much more without toppling over.”

I was taken aback by the sheer volume of food we had accumulated. Would our fridge even have enough space for all this?

“Agreed,” Claire replied, her excitement infectious. “We could survive on this for ages! Let’s go!” She hummed a cheerful tune as she tugged me toward the cashier, her enthusiasm brightening the atmosphere.

Before I could reach for my wallet, she had already paid, a mischievous grin dancing on her lips. “I’ll take care of this… because you’ll be the one carrying it all!”