Chapter 154: Taking My Mind Away

Rose's POV: The piercing ring of her phone shattered Rose's morning tranquility. Groggy and disoriented, She reached for it, the screen's glare barely registering in her half-asleep state. "Hello?" Her voice was thick with sleep, Barely concealing the annoyance at being woken up. It was her divorce lawyer on the other end, His tone is formal and apologetic. "I'm sorry to call so early, Rose, but there's been a complication," He said. Rose's heart sank as he explained that Eric, Who had previously agreed to sign the divorce papers, Had suddenly changed his mind. Confusion and frustration swirled in her head as she tried to process the news. "But he agreed," She muttered, her mind racing with the implications. "He said he wanted this as much as I did." The lawyer's voice was a steady stream of legalese and possible next steps, But Rose could barely focus. After the call, She sat on the edge of her bed, The weight of the situation pressed down on her. She felt betra