Even just to pick up the divorce certificate, both parties had to show up in person with their marriage certificates and birth certificates.
Donald kept refusing to sign. In the end, the clerk got impatient and urged, “Come on. People are waiting. Let’s move it along.”
With red eyes, Donald finally dragged his hand over and slowly signed his name under the divorce confirmation section.
When Jonathan watched this, emotions churned inside him. He was reminded of when he had been in the exact same spot, and of how heartbroken and forbearing he was. He turned his head away and endured the sorrow alone.
The clerk stamped Donald and Jennifer’s marriage license with a big “VOID” and said, “Alright. All your paperwork is done. From today on, you two are officially divorced.”
Donald got their divorce certificates. From that day on, he and Jennifer were officially divorced. Their marriage lasted less than a year.
Life was just like a play, and to Donald, it all felt like a dream.
As he remembered every little moment with Jennifer, he felt heartbroken. In the biting November wind, he couldn’t shake the feeling that something important was missing from his life.
Donald stuffed both divorce certificates into his pocket and then turned to Teresa and Jonathan. “I’ll give one to Jennifer myself,” he said.
Teresa said honestly, “You won’t be able to see her before the trial. Just give it to me. Jennifer asked me to have someone bring it to her today, or she wouldn’t be able to feel at ease.”
With heavy hands, Donald slowly handed one of the certificates to Teresa. He knew that even if he didn’t hand it over, their divorce was already a done deal.
Teresa handed the divorce certificate to Jonathan and said, “You can have Benny deliver it to her.”
Jonathan nodded. He glanced at the gloomy Donald and wanted to say something, but in the end, he just kept it to himself.
Jonathan knew that whoever said anything, Donald wouldn’t hear it, just like Jonathan back then. Sometimes, one had to learn to accept the fact on their own.
“Alright. Jonathan, I’m leaving.” Donald got into his car and drove off, looking completely lost and alone.
Teresa headed back as well. She had promised Jonathan that she would fly to Jarisburg with Michael the next morning, settle in, and focus on getting ready for the baby.
Even though Jonathan was out of the Department of Justice’s office, his phone wouldn’t stop ringing. He was still under supervision and not allowed to leave Nareigh until the restriction period was over. Otherwise, he would have gone to Jarisburg with Teresa.
“I told Mike to go with you to Jarisburg. I’ll come to you as soon as I can,” Jonathan said.
“He will miss you,” Teresa replied. She could sense that Michael became more and more attached to Jonathan.
Teresa thought, ‘Maybe when Mike grows up, he’ll want to take Jonathan’s last name. By then, I won’t be able to stop him. I should respect his choice. For now, though, I am still his legal guardian.’
Jonathan said, “Let him stay with you. There will be someone taking care of you both every minute. I can rest assured.”
Teresa nodded.
Meanwhile, Eason heard from his subordinate that Jonathan was planning to send Teresa and Michael away from Nareigh. Eason didn’t say a word.
Chapter 923
“Mr. Kelly, Ms. Yalena Kelly called today. She wants to handle Jonathan and his wife her own way?” Eason’s subordinate reported.
Eason frowned. He thought, Valena could deal with Jonathan, but why go after his wife? She’s about to have a baby.
I never taught Yalena to go after a pregnant woman. That would make Valena no better than some lowlife who kicks people when they’re down.
Eason grabbed his phone and tried to call Yalena, but he couldn’t get through.
“Mr. Kelly, it seems Ms. Kelly went to Risemon World Studios. She hasn’t returned yet,” his subordinate reported.
Eason ordered, “Call her right now. Tell her to stop with those shady tricks and not to mess with a pregnant woman. If she keeps this up, I won’t be able to cover for her this time.”