Chapter 5

I stood up and ran to the study, pulling out that file envelope.

It was a divorce agreement my parents had a lawyer draft for me. They’d somehow managed to get Julian to sign it already, and the property division protected my interests 100%.

I resolutely signed my name.

Just as my pen left the paper, Julian called, his voice cautious. “Are you... okay?”

My tone was cold. “Why wouldn’t I be okay?”

“Good that you’re fine. I was wrong that day. I shouldn’t have yelled at you. I just got too emotional seeing Scarlett hurt, and I said some harsh things.”

“I went back to look for you later, but you were already gone. I figured you were fine.”

His attempts at appeasement, tinged with resentment, almost made me laugh.

“Do you need anything else?”

Julian, after being given the cold shoulder twice, instantly grew impatient again.

“I’ve already apologized to you, what more do you want? Haven’t *you* made any mistakes? I’m calling to tell you that Scarlett said she forgives you for pushing her that day. She even invited you to the auction; they said they’re preparing a gift to celebrate your pregnancy.”

“Honestly, I can’t believe it. Your temper’s already blown up, and your belly hasn’t even grown. Can’t you learn a thing or two from Scarlett?!”

I remained silent on my end of the line.

Julian, realizing my silence, softened his tone.

“Alright, stop being dramatic. Scarlett hurt her leg, so I’m taking care of her here. The driver will come pick you up in a bit.”

As soon as he hung up, Scarlett sent me a SnapChat.

“Sister-in-law, you better not miss it! I’ve prepared a big surprise especially for you!”

“Your four-person party late-night photos will be the last item auctioned, and they’re all high-definition, no blurring~”

She immediately sent dozens of my photos.

My phone began ringing off the hook.