CHAPTER NINETY ONE: DIVORCE

Diana sat alone in the dimly lit living room of her and Axel's home, the weight of her decision heavy on her shoulders. She had known for some time now that her marriage to Axel was a fragile arrangement, more of a placeholder than a genuine partnership. She had hoped that with time, Axel's feelings for her might deepen, that their shared moments would forge a bond strong enough to overcome the shadow of Sarah. But that hope had dwindled with each passing day. As she sipped her tea, her mind drifted back to the moment she overheard Bella and Sally's conversation about Sarah's pregnancy. It had been a devastating revelation, not just because Axel had fathered Sarah's child, but because it confirmed what Diana had always feared: Axel's heart belonged to Sarah. No amount of time or effort could change that. The decision to leave was not an easy one, but Diana knew it was the right thing to do. Staying in a loveless marriage would only bring more pain to all involved. She needed to recla