Stefan's eyes widened in shock, his initial confusion giving way to disbelief. "A divorce?" he repeated, his voice tinged with disbelief. "But... Why, Amber? What's changed?"

Tears welled in Amber's eyes as she struggled to articulate her reasons, her decision bearing down like a crushing weight. She couldn't bring herself to utter the words, the guilt and fear gripping her heart like a vice. She knew revealing her intentions would shatter Stefan's world, yet she couldn't ignore the desperate need to save Chase's life.

"What's the point of getting a divorce if you can't even say what went wrong? Amber, I need to know your reasons," Stefan pressed.

"I... I...