My Blind Wife Wants Divorced

Adrianna arrived about half an hour ago, but her eyes still doubted Chloe’s concentration in front of her. Whatever Adrianna said, Chloe responded differently, as if she wasn’t there. She was busy with her thoughts, which Adrianna herself didn’t know. So Adrianna let Chloe enjoy her solitude.

This house reminded Adrianna of their college days. Adrianna often stayed at this house, working on assignments with Chloe. Sometimes they would sneak out of the room at night to enjoy the night at one of the clubs, but it never lasted more than five minutes before they returned home. Adrianna said they both needed to be suited to keep up with the activities of their peers on campus.

“Adrianna,” Chloe called out. “Accompany me, okay?”

“Um… let me inform my landlady first. But I have work in the morning, Chloe.”

Chloe snorted. “Don’t make too many excuses. You can wear my clothes. I’m sure the size hasn’t changed much, right?”

Adrianna chuckled. “What are you thinking?”

Chloe turned and looked at Adrianna, although she was faint. If she could guess, Adrianna was wearing a blue shirt. Her hair was still black, just as Chloe remembered. “I don’t know. I felt strange this afternoon.”

“Why?” Adrianna took a step closer to Chloe. Perhaps her friend was considering whether to share or not. But considering their closeness, Adrianna was confident Chloe would eventually open up about her feelings.

“This afternoon, Mama Agatha came to visit.”

Adrianna listened attentively, although she had to ask what Agatha’s visit was for. It wasn’t that Adrianna wanted to meddle. Still, if Agatha Theodore were trying to persuade Chloe to return to Leonel, Adrianna would have to recite the list of Leonel’s forgotten mistakes, especially the betrayal that hurt her heart so deeply.

“Just a regular visit, Adrianna. You know I’m close to her.”

“Yes, I understand.” Adrianna smiled but was also a bit cautious because Chloe’s sensitivity had sharpened. “I’m not asking anything, right?”

Chloe smirked. “I know what you’re thinking.”

“Can you read minds?” Adrianna asked, laughing. “Okay, I admit it’s quite unusual for a former mother-in-law to still be on good terms with her ex-daughter-in-law.”

“I’m confused myself, but Mama Agatha has always considered my wishes all this time. Understandably, when there was a problem yesterday, she asked me to postpone. Who wouldn’t be surprised by consecutive surprises like this? Especially when the issue with Leonel is not yet resolved, right?”

“You don’t need to think about him,” Adrianna said sarcastically. “Let that man reap what he sowed. Just so you know, Sa, Ester is not on Leonel’s side at all. What does that mean? Leonel is a fool! Defending the woman who pushed him into the abyss. He was blind and heartless. He hurt you badly but forgot you were always there for him.” Adrianna spoke passionately. “But that’s in the past, right?”

A smile appeared on Chloe’s face. “Yes. That’s all in the past.”

“But are you not feeling overwhelmed by the weight of this divorce, Chloe?” Adrianna suddenly asked with a worried expression. “I’m afraid that recently you’ve been thinking, regretting your decision.”

Chloe burst into laughter. It shook her so much that her stomach vibrated from Adrianna’s recent question. “Are you… asking me that?” she asked incredulously.

Adrianna pursed her lips. “You know; I worry about you. It’s not something to be laughed at.”

Once again, Chloe laughed. “Do I look like I regretted this decision? Even when Mama Agatha was hospitalized, I could have canceled the divorce application, Adrianna. But I didn’t. I remained steadfast in getting divorced, and now, here I am.”

“Sorry, I was afraid you would doubt and regret your decision, Chloe. There’s nothing else I fear except for that.”

Chloe smiled sincerely. “Yes, I know.”

“So… what has been making you daydream since earlier?”

Chloe gently bit her lip. She also averted her gaze elsewhere. Her old house was smaller than the one she had occupied for the past five years, but unconsciously, she had adapted many aspects of luxury from Leonel’s house. Not because she remembered the man, but because most of Chloe’s activities were carried out there-taking care of plants and cooking, two things she couldn’t easily let go of.

A gentle breeze brushed against her face, momentarily soothing her. It made her squint slowly. “Josh came to visit earlier,” she said softly.

“Josh?” Adrianna repeated, disbelieving. “Josh William?”

Chloe nodded in confirmation.

“How did he visit? Well, it’s Saturday, but I’m sure-”

“It’s strange. I know. I felt the same way,” Chloe interrupted.

Adrianna straightened her back, listening attentively.

“I feel like Josh is hiding something from me, but I don’t know what it is.”

“My question is quite simple, Chloe.” Adrianna furrowed her brow. “How did Josh know you were in this house?”

“That’s what I wondered too. Josh only said that he accidentally passed by and asked the driver at the front gate. It feels…”

“Impossible,” Adrianna interjected quickly. “Is your driver wandering around out there?”

Chloe chuckled. “Well, whatever it is, I think that’s a very unreasonable excuse.”

“You mentioned that Mama Agatha visited earlier today, right? Does it have anything to do with Mama Agatha?”

Chloe sighed in disbelief. “Mama Agatha just wanted to come to my house under escort. The news about me being out of town for recovery is circulating, right? How could I suddenly still be in New York City and living in this old house? I’m still considering the consequences if journalists sniff out my whereabouts, Ly. Papa Robby also provided tight security around this complex.”

“They’re still concerned about your comfort, Chloe.”

Chloe smiled genuinely. “That’s why I can’t just let them be. Especially if I neglect them, my relationship with her son may have ended, but both have accepted me very well. Should I repay them by being selfish?”

Adrianna chuckled. “Back to Josh. So, Aunt Agatha met with Josh?”

“Yes.”

“What did they talk about?”

“I can only conclude that Josh might be helping Leonel resolve his media-related issues.”

“But doesn’t Leonel himself want to provide clarification?”

“Not my concern.”

“Ah, you’re right. But Ester is taking advantage of this, isn’t she? But never mind, why should we think about them both? Let them have their little game.”

Chloe nodded quickly. “Josh agreed to meet Leonel, but I feel like Josh has his intentions. I can’t quite read Josh’s expression. I’m still trying to remember how Josh’s face has changed since we graduated. Do you know when was the last time we met Josh?”

Adrianna seemed lost in thought.

“I feel… a terrible premonition when I’m close to Josh.”

“Did you leave alone with Josh yesterday?”

“No. Mama Agatha accompanied us, and most of the conversation revolved around Josh Corp and Mountain. Not far from the business realm. Luckily, I know a bit about fashion developments, although I’m a few months behind due to this accident.

“But I’m not sure about your accusation, Sa.”

“Why?” Chloe didn’t believe Adrianna’s statement just now. Somehow, she was confident that Josh’s attitude wasn’t like the Josh she knew before.

“You know, we all know, Sa, that Josh has liked you for a long time. Maybe because of various obstacles, that liking was suppressed.”

“It’s been a long time, Ly. Don’t you remember I was already married back then?”

“A deep love doesn’t necessarily disappear just like that.”

Suddenly, Chloe thought of something. “Does… Josh knows that I’m divorced from Leonel now?”

“How would he know? I still remember that Josh worked in Singapore for a long time. How did he know about your divorce?”

“I don’t know.” Chloe shook her head. “That’s all I’ve been thinking about since earlier.”

“Don’t worry. I think it’s just your fear. Or, if you plan to meet Josh again, invite me. Who knows, I can help you read the expressions on Josh’s face.

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Agatha sat with a stiff face and a fake smile. In front of her sat a woman exuding a victorious smile on her beautiful face. Occasionally, she glanced at Alexander Christie, who had his arm around her left arm. Ten minutes had passed, but they hadn’t spoken at all. They only exchanged glances, waiting for what they would discuss.

Unable to bear it any longer, the woman sighed. “Aunt, how are you?”

“Why do you ask about Aunt’s well-being?”

Ester chuckled. “Is it not allowed? Even though I have good intentions in asking. I also apologize for being busy with many photoshoots while you were treated.”

“And spreading strange news that greatly harmed us!” Agatha retorted sharply. In response to Agatha’s words, Ester laughed. Ester purposely met Agatha in this private room at one of her favorite restaurants and requested a VVIP room to speak with her. She had come to Agatha’s house to confront her. Soon, that house would be hers as well. She would become the lady of the house and quickly get rid of Agatha and Robby without much debate. She would control Leonel and live with the man she still loved. She just needed to wait for the right moment to reap all the benefits of what she had been working on lately.

“Me? Aunt accuses me of doing that?” Ester asked in a dangerously soft tone that could make one’s hair stand on end. The laughter that was on her lips had disappeared. A sarcastic and unsympathetic look replaced that she no longer bothered to hide. Before she stood a middle-aged woman whom Ester believed she could easily defeat. “I reported what the media should know.”

“Your insolent girl!” Agatha exclaimed with a strong expression of hatred. She would have done it by now if she could grab Ester’s hair and leave the snake-like woman bald. Unfortunately, they were under the scrutiny of many people. If she made even a slight misstep, all the efforts made by Leonel and Robby would be in vain.

Ester laughed again. This time, it was a mocking laugh. She lightly tossed her slightly messy hair. “I met Aunt to make a special agreement.”

Agatha fell silent, but her eyes sharply scrutinized Ester as she spoke. She found it hard to trust this snake-like woman. Since their first meeting, for some reason, she had a solid motherly feeling to protect her son. Foolishly, Leonel had fallen deeper into her trap.

Seeing no response from her interlocutor, Ester grinned thinly. She also took a slow sip from the glass containing a dark red liquid she recognized as red wine. As she sipped, she felt the acidity on her tongue, but a pleasant sensation passed through her throat, just like her current state of mind.

She was delighted to see Agatha Theodore losing her fangs.

“I can restore Leonel Grisham’s reputation, Aunt. It’s an easy matter.”

Agatha clenched her lips.

“If Leonel holds a press conference or anything to clear his name now, the media will be more inclined to support me, Aunt. Not to mention, now the media is also starting to target Chloe. Isn’t that right?”

“What do you want?”

Ester chuckled. “Aunt Agatha quickly realizes what I want.”

“Tell me quickly,” Agatha said with a fearless growl.

“Since the beginning, I have sincerely loved Leonel. Who has been the obstacle to our love? Both of you, right?” Ester said without breaking eye contact with Agatha. “And now, don’t hide that I know Leonel has officially divorced Chloe, right? I could easily share the tightly guarded information of the Grisham family with the mass media. Maybe the news headline would be unable to withstand Leonel’s affair with a beautiful model, leading to Chloe Grisham leaving their luxurious home. Chloe, the hidden, disabled wife, can no longer tolerate Leonel’s behavior.”

“You!” Agatha pointed with a trembling hand. “How dare you!”

“Why wouldn’t I dare, Aunt? It’s an easy matter. Leonel doesn’t say anything, either. It’s as if he’s affirming everything I say, Aunt.”Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

Agatha gasped, unable to contain her anger and frustration toward the woman before her. She felt the urge to destroy the smile on Ester’s face.

“Approve our relationship. Then everything can be resolved in an instant.”

“You’re the mastermind behind all of this!”

Ester shrugged, shifted her chair slightly, and confidently walked away. But before that, she stopped right next to Agatha.

“Think carefully about my request. That’s all.”