Chapter 2Spilled Milk and Severed Ties

I offered no further explanation. I signed the papers and entrusted everything to my lawyer. I chose to end this marriage with Harrison.

Harrison spoke indifferently about the division of assets. I didn't listen closely, nor did I care much. I went back to the room to organize my things.

He looked down at me. "Lily, the procedures take time. You don't need to move out in such a hurry. I can leave this house to you."

I glanced at this man who remained steady and indifferent. Calmly, I replied using words he once said to me: "It's better to do things cleanly and efficiently, to avoid dragging things out and leaving problems behind." Harrison said nothing more.

I never thought packing would be such a difficult task to start. The house was full of trivial items, every little detail arranged by my own hands over the years. I scanned the room, finally deciding on a simple solution. I dragged my suitcase toward the door.

Harrison stopped me. "Where are you going? "To your parents' house? "I'll have the driver take you."

"No need," I refused, telling him, "Remember to have the housekeeper clear out the rest of my things tomorrow. I won't be dealing with them." After all, their family didn't lack people to do the work.

As I stepped out the main door, I thought for a moment. I turned back and spoke to Ethan, who was standing behind Harrison with that perpetual poker face. "I won't be picking you up from kindergarten anymore. Remember not to go with strangers."

Consider it my final duty to myself. After saying that, I turned and left. I didn't look back once at the child I had rocked in my arms night after night, patiently soothing him when he was weaning and crying.