Chapter 3The Canary and the Compromise

Clearly, Liam had never expected me to bring up divorce.

He pinched the bridge of his nose, that handsome face I had swooned over for years now filled with irritation:

"Chloe, you should know very well that divorce isn't that simple for us."

I could hear that he was trying to suppress his frustration, keeping his voice as level as possible.

In the past, this attitude meant he didn't want to continue the conversation, and I should drop it.

But this time, I was dead set on getting a divorce.

My marriage to Liam was a corporate alliance.

A divorce wasn't just about the two of us; it involved both of our families. Getting a divorce really wouldn't be easy.

I bit my lower lip and continued, "It might be a little complicated, but..."

"Enough!"

He violently cut me off, reaching out and pulling me into his arms:

"I know I've neglected you lately, and I'll make it up to you, but don't ever mention divorce again."

"Chloe, it feels like it's been a long time since we..."

With that, he lowered his head, his slightly parted lips moving closer to mine.

I quickly slapped my hand over his mouth, making up an excuse: "It's my time of the month! It's not a good time!"

Screw that! Who wants your sloppy seconds!

Disgusting!