The Heart Left Behind

Chapter 9 1/2 Our two families are deeply bound to each other through this marriage .

We cant just decide on a divorce casually ! Cole , cant you think things through before making a decision ? How are we going to explain to our families if we suddenly file a divorce ? Compared to Yvonnes turmoil , I remained calm and composed .

Its not a big deal .

Ill talk to them .

As for the connection between our families , you dont need to worry about it .

It was your family who needed the Joplin family back then , and this marriage was essentially a partnership .

Now , Langley Group has grown strong enough not to rely on the Joplin family anymore .

Besides , a divorce isnt going to affect our business relationship either .

Profit triumphs over all in the business industry , after all .

Im sure both our families are aware of this , so theres no need for me to explain this further , right ? All your worries are pretty nonexistent .

Ill just print another copy , and you should sign it as soon as possible .

By the time I finished explaining , Yvonne was seething .

Ignoring her , I sat at my desk and printed another copy of the divorce agreement .

My resolve finally made her lose her composure .

At this point , she shouldve realized that I wasnt just throwing a tantrum but was genuinely serious about the divorce .

Grabbing my hand on top of the mouse , Yvonne gritted out , Cole , do you really want a divorce ? Youd better think twice .

If I agree to this , therell be no turning back for you ! I glanced up at her and smirked .

I never regret what I do , I said , clicking the mouse .

The sound of the printer starting up drowned out whatever words Yvonne wanted to say .

With a grim expression , she released my hand and sneered , Fine .

If you want a divorce so badly , Ill fulfill your wish .

Dont act like I cant live without you .

But I dont agree with what you said yesterday Redraw the divorce agreement , and Ill take custody of both kids .

She eyed me , a hint of mockery flickering in her eyes as she continued , After all , you might end up with another woman .

Im worried that you wont treat them as well as before once they end up having a stepmother .

Jonas has always been sensible , and I bet he wont even tell me if hes suffering with you .

Ill never abandon my children .

Yvonnes words were quite ironic .

She had always used her work as an excuse to neglect the childrens upbringing .

If it werent for me handling everything , I was certain that the kids .

wouldve been raised by the nanny .

Υπαρχές Now that we were divorcing , she suddenly cared about their upbringing .

At this point , I didnt want to further escalate the situation .

I thought it was best to leave certain harsh words unsaid to avoid hurting her .

I replied calmly , Rest assured , I have no plans to remarry in the short term .

Even if 1 do , I wont mistreat my own children .

Theyre my kin , after all .

I paused for a moment and couldnt help but remind her , Jared isnt the kids biological father , though .

Even if hes nice to them now , who knows if that will last ? Men understood men best .

Few could treat someone elses child as their own .

And Jared , knowing full well that Yvonne was married with kids , still chose to interfere in her marriage .

How could I expect someone like him , who lacked even the most basic morals , to be kind ? You dont know anything about Jared ! Yvonne immediately retorted .

How could you make such malicious assumptions about him ? Even if everyone in the world changes , hell always stay the same ! was somewhat surprised by Yvonnes unconditional trust in Jared .

Though it made me uncomfortable , I still wished for her not to be disappointed in the end .

After all , my sons would suffer if Jared did change .