Chapter 106 Like a Joke

Sylvia never spoke to Cyril from beginning to end, even as the birthday party drew to a close. Everyone gradually dispersed, leaving Cyril silent and observant, his gaze fixed on Sylvia as she mingled and conversed with the other guests. He could never have imagined a day when her status would shift so dramatically. He had never genuinely looked at Sylvia, engaged in real conversation, let alone nurtured a connection with her. He had simply felt a duty to remain in their marriage, to be responsible, even if it meant staying together without love for the rest of his life. Yet, now as he watched her, he realized his feelings had evolved. Divorce had brought into sharp relief Sylvia's true character; she was vivacious like the sun itself. Her talent had steered the company to greater heights—she was capable and impressive, but he had never truly seen her that way. She had been within his reach once, yet there was no effort to treasure her. As the gap between them widened, only when it be