Goodbye Saintess (by Edelweiss W.S.) novel Chapter 47

Chapter 47

Morgan recoiled at my stormy expression. “Er, is there something I can help you with, Mr. Grimwald?”

I ignored his question. “Is she here?”

“Yes…”

“Good. Have a good evening, then.”

I passed Morgan without another word and marched toward Hera’s office. Although I had not visited Edge often, I still remembered where her office was.

I reached it in five steps and kicked the door open.

Hera jumped from the noise. She lifted her head and stared at me as I stormed in. “Were you ever taught to knock?”

“Were you ever taught to own up to your words? No? Then who cares about knocking?” I snapped.

She frowned, confused. “What?”

“Save me your act. You stood me up.”

“I stood you up? Oh, is it Monday already?” she said, pretending to be surprised by the date on her phone. “I’m so sorry! I’ve had meetings after meetings today. I was swamped. Is there any time left?”

“I’m here after the courthouse closed. What do you think?”

She shrugged. “I guess we can only do this tomorrow, then.”

I snickered. She had a whole day to come up with a decent excuse for her behavior, and this was the best she could do?

“Who are you even playing for, Hera? Who the hell believes your nonsense except you? You didn’t know today was Monday? Then why the text about not consenting and all that? Didn’t I tell you to act with some dignity?”

Her face darkened as if she hadn’t expected me to call her out so bluntly.

“So you’re serious about the divorce?!” she asked, shocked.

“Of course.”

She suddenly relaxed.

“Sorry, not sorry. It’s not happening… because I didn’t sign the papers. I knew it was Monday,” she admitted it shamelessly.

“You’re crazy, you know that? What do you gain from clinging to me? How does my presence help your precious first love?” I demanded, fighting to control my rage.

“Oh, you’re right. There’s no benefit, but I’m no fool. I won’t divorce you, even if having you around brings me nothing. Because you’ll never be with that girl!

“I wondered why you were so eager for a divorce, but now the mystery’s solved. You have a mistress, you cheating bastard!” she shrieked, jumping to her feet, eyes red and near tears.

“And now you’re here, howling at me like a madman, for that homewrecker!” she snarled.