Lucy must have sensed my trouble because she invited me to spend Christmas with her and Kyle. I liked them both, so I happily agreed.
That Christmas Eve turned out to be unlike any other. I spent it with Lucy and Kyle, who had a big dog and two and counted down to Christmas together in front of the TV.
cats. We ordered pizza, popped open champagne
“Merry Christmas! The new year is almost here–may it bring you a fresh start. I wish you nothing but happiness and health, Melanie!” Lucy said.
I couldn’t find the words to express how deeply moved I was, feeling profoundly grateful that she had come into my life.
With the courthouse closed for the holiday season, my divorce from Wayne was delayed until it reopened after
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Chapter 10
New Year’s.
During that time, Wayne showed up at my house every day, either in tears or on his knees, pleading for my forgiveness. But I couldn’t shake the sense that he was just putting on a show.
Dad had to drive him out with a stick more than once.
Wayne dropped the act right before the divorce went through, demanding that I return all the wedding gifts.
Mom and Dad had never cared about those gifts. They immediately arranged for them to be returned to the Coopers by courier.
Lucy said Gloria was ranting and cursing every day, urging Wayne to find a more submissive woman to marry. The Coopers‘ holiday was a mess, with neighbors gossiping and relatives avoiding them.
But honestly, those relatives only ever came around to visit Lucy and Kyle anyway, and the two of them had already left for a vacation in Marvella. The Coopers‘ matters were no longer our concern.
I found a friend in Lucy, who was like a sister to me, and I couldn’t have been more grateful.
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