CHAPTER SIXTY ONE : DIVORCED

Axel sat in his office, staring at the divorce papers on his desk. He had read them several times, but the finality of it all still hadn’t sunk in. Joey, his lawyer, sat across from him, patiently waiting for Axel to make a decision. “Axel, it’s time to decide,” Joey said gently. “Sarah wants this divorce as much as you do. Dragging it out will only make things harder for both of you.” Axel sighed heavily, rubbing his temples. “I know, Joey. It’s just… I never thought it would come to this.” Joey leaned forward. “Nobody ever does, but sometimes it’s for the best. You both need to move on and find happiness again.” There was a knock on the door. Sarah walked in, her face pale but determined. She glanced at Joey and then at Axel, her eyes filled with a mix of sadness and resolve. “Axel,” she began softly. “We need to end this. “ Joey cleared his throat, handing Axel the pen. “It’s time, Axel.” With a heavy heart, Axel picked up the pen and signed his name. Each stroke felt like a