Chapter 6 

Grady Lopez tried to project calmness, but the tremor in his fingers betrayed his anxiety. 

“Why do you want a divorce?” His eyes widened, and his throat felt constricted, as though something was choking him, causing a surge of distress. 

“Is it because of Catherine?” I pointed steadily at the line on the agreement where he needed to sign. 

“No specific reason, just that I don’t love you anymore.” 

“Sign here.” 

Grady snatched the agreement, crumpled it into a ball, and hurled it at the floor-to-ceiling window with a thud. 

“How can you not love me anymore, Matilda? We’ve been married for years and have a child together. How can you just say you don’t 

love me?” 

It was a question I should have asked him. He remembered everything-my birthday and how to celebrate it with someone. 

He remembered that we once had a child, but to save my life, that child never had the chance to be born. 

Catherine gently took his hand, her voice soothing, “Grady, don’t be angry. Matilda might just be upset with you. If you sweet-talk her a bit, she might calm down.” 

Unexpectedly, Grady shook her hand off. “Catherine, I’m talking to Matilda. Stay out of it.” 

His outburst stunned Catherine, tears welling up in her eyes before she fled the room, sobbing. 

Grady took several deep breaths, trying to steady his racing heart, and changed his approach. 

“Darling, don’t cause a scene. We’re at work, and if word gets out, how will I keep my reputation as the boss?” He attempted to 

soothe me with a placating smile. 

“Let’s discuss it at home, okay?” 

I’ve already cleared out my belongings from what used to be our home. What couldn’t be taken was discarded. That place belongs to 

him now. 

“Grady, I’ll send you another copy of the divorce papers. If you refuse to sign, we’ll proceed with a court divorce.” 

He hadn’t anticipated my determination. 

“Matilda, don’t undervalue what you have. I’m the CEO of Amazon, and everyone outside shows me respect. I’m here, speaking nicely to you, and you’re still not satisfied?” 

He slammed his fist on the table, a sharp pain reverberating in my heart. 

This is who Grady is-money has made him lose himself. 

His glittering, pleasure-seeking lifestyle has rendered him unrecognizable. 

I turned and walked away without looking back. 

The taxi was already waiting downstairs. Once inside, my tears flowed freely like a breached dam. 

The wind rushed through the car window, tangling my hair and muddling my thoughts. 

This city held the years Grady and I spent pursuing our dreams. 

Today, I’m leaving it all behind.