Chapter 116

“Divorce papers,” he reminded Elizabeth.

She placed the documents on the table. The staff member looked up and asked, “Are you sure about this? Marriage problems can be solved, you know…”

“We’re sure,” Elizabeth cut her off. Their problem was unsolvable; he didn’t love her.

Alexander stayed silent, his gold stare making him seem unapproachable and intimidating. The staff member, sensing the tension, said, “After submitting the application, there’s a waiting period. It won’t be immediate.”

“Okay,” they both replied.

Elizabeth thought, Is this the most in sync we’ve ever been? The staff member hesitated, then decided not to say more. Both Elizabeth’s and the staff member’s phones rang at the same time.

Alexander glanced at Elizabeth. She answered her phone, stepping aside. “Dad, what…” Her smile suddenly vanished. “Is it serious?”

Alexander frowned, sensing trouble. Elizabeth hung up and looked at Alexander, while the staff member was still on her call.

“Could you continue filing for divorce with the documents while I leave first?” Elizabeth asked Alexander.

“What happened?” he asked, puzzled.

Elizabeth didn’t want to explain and looked at the staff member, who was still on the phone. “Okay, I understand.” Elizabeth bit her lip, waiting.

After some time, the staff member finally hung up the phone, said, “Please wait for me for ten minutes,” and hurried away.

Elizabeth, anxious, grabbed Alexander’s arm. “Let’s reschedule.” She picked up the documents and ran out.

“Elizabeth, what’s going on?” Alexander followed her.

Elizabeth opened the car door, but Alexander stopped her. “My grandpa’s in trouble. He’s at Evergreen Medical Center?” she said, worried.

Alexander’s eyes widened. He grabbed her wrist. “You can’t drive like this. I’ll take you.”

“No need?” She shook him off.

“Elizabeth, listen to me!” he insisted, pulling her into his car. He couldn’t let her drive in this state. What if something happened?

Meanwhile, news outlets were reporting—Grant Percy of the Percy Family suffered a sudden heart attack and was in emergency treatment! Elizabeth clutched her phone, thinking. Grant was always healthy; how could this happen?