I stayed quiet, too tired from adjusting to my new work schedule.
James just turned to drive.
Near home, his phone screen lit up, followed by an incoming video call.
James quickly tried to decline, but accidentally answered instead.
Sophie’s voice came through, tearful. “James, it’s fine if you’re too busy for me, but why did you delete
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all our photos? Do you not like our kitty anymore?”
“My followers say they haven’t seen you in days. Everyone’s so sad.”
James rushed to end the call. “I’m driving, can’t talk now.”
He hung up and glanced at me nervously, starting to explain. “I haven’t been on her streams lately, and those posts were just because…”
I cut him off firmly. “Don’t bother explaining. I really don’t care anymore, and I don’t want to know.”
James pressed his lips together in silence.
The commute to the new company was long and tiring so I planned to buy a new place after the divorce.
I called Alex.to check on the divorce papers‘ progress.
His voice came through, steady and reassuring. “Everything’s in order. Let’s meet soon to discuss details.”
“Okay.”
