He originally wanted to fight for a bit more dignity for them.
Even if it was just to stall for time, it would have been fine.
Yet before he finished speaking, Selene Kane's face instantly turned cold.
She slowly stood up, brushing the lint off her skirt.
"Since the Osborne Family has spoken, it means they have already planned their way out. Whether they propose the separation unilaterally or directly divorce me, I accept. I won't contest it, nor will I make a scene."
She paused, her gaze shifting to the gray sky outside the window.
"But before they get rid of me, I'll get rid of them first. The initiative should never fall into others' hands."
Heath Langdon bowed his head, his shoulders slightly slumped.
"Female Master, I didn't mean that... I really didn't mean to make things difficult for you... I just..."
He didn't finish, nor did he dare to continue.
No matter how clearly explained, the pain wasn't his.
She was the one suffering, betrayed, stabbed in the back.
