To Love a Shadow To Be the Sun novel Chapter 179

"Lina's a good kid. Even if your aunt and I are getting divorced, you're still responsible for taking care of her. That's my only condition."

Lina drew a shaky breath, her eyes brimming with tears as she looked at Brian.

His face was hard, his expression unreadable, shadowed by something dark.

After a long moment, he finally spoke, voice cold and distant. "She'll want for nothing her whole life, but she's leaving the country—and she's never allowed to come back. Ever."

Lina staggered, tears spilling down her cheeks.

"Thank you… brother."

Gareth clenched his jaw as he signed the divorce papers.

Nanette collapsed to the floor, numb as she finished her signature, as if all the strength had drained from her body.

Brian took the agreement, a cold, mocking smile twisting his lips.

"Congratulations, Dad. In a month, you'll be a free man."

Gareth turned away, refusing to look at him.

As Brian passed Lina, he didn't even slow down, tossing over his shoulder, "As soon as you're well, you leave. Immediately."

Lina bit her lip so hard it nearly drew blood, her knuckles white as she clenched her hands.

Skywealth Antiquities closed early and locked its doors.

Nanette broke down, sobbing uncontrollably. "Gareth, I can't let you go—I don't want to lose you…"

"That's enough!"

Gareth, who'd been holding it together under Brian's pressure, finally snapped.

"I don't care who you drugged or why, but if you make a mess, you'd better be the one to clean it up. Did you see Brian's attitude today? I've never been made to feel so pathetic in my whole life!"

With that, he stormed out and slammed the door behind him.

Nanette pressed a hand to her chest, grabbing her daughter's hand in desperation.

Elara's gaze was steady. "I only married him to save my grandfather, not for his money. It was never an equal marriage. Now that Grandpa's safe, these past four years were worth it."

Gage nodded in approval. "Elara's right. Don't covet what was never yours. Nothing matters more than her getting out of this marriage in one piece. Next time you're picking a husband, I'll make sure no more worthless men get through. No matter how wealthy they are, bad men aren't worth it."

"Dad, I'm just thinking of Elara. Second marriages are always harder for a woman. If she doesn't have any money, her new family will look down on her even more."

Gage's temper flared. "Money, money, money. You always sound so sensible when giving advice—but when that man dumped you for a wealthy girl, did you ask him for compensation? When you found out you were pregnant, did you even tell him?"

Rose looked away, uncomfortable. "That was different. I really loved him."

Elara seized the moment to change the subject. "Rose, what's Ryan Linden's father's name again?"

Rose shot her a wary look. "Why do you want to know?"

Elara grinned playfully. "Just wondering if you two still have a shot at getting back together."

A flicker of embarrassment crossed Rose's face. "It's been ages. I honestly don't remember."