“What?! ,” Laera exclaimed in shock as her widened eyes fixed on Eloise like she had just spouted something so impossible.

“Are you serious?” Laera sought confirmation, with her eyes still widened.

“Hm mm.”Eloise nodded.

Laera gasped, covering her mouth with her palm. Her eyes clouded with disbelief, shock, happiness, and a wave of guilt that hit all at once.

“Are you okay?” she asked, sounding more worried as she genuinely cared for her, even though a huge part of her was glad about Eloise's decision.

“I'm perfectly fine,” Eoise replied with a tiny smile plastered on her face.

“Can't believe you’d ever want to divorce him,” Laera said, the...