Chapter 40 She Had Inadvertently Hindered His Investigation?

"Huh?" "She wants a divorce? Since when?" Celeste was completely taken aback. She lifted a corner of the blanket to look out, trying to speak. But all she saw was the man's retreating back. Nathaniel's hand lingered on the door handle, and he paused briefly, catching a glimpse of her peeking out. A heavy sigh was trapped in his chest. He wanted to say more, but her indifferent look forced him to hold back. Caught between irritation and a tricky situation, he finally blurted out, "If you're considering divorce, come talk to me tomorrow." "I didn't..." The door clicked shut behind Nathaniel, oblivious to Celeste's words. Celeste sighed in frustration and mumbled, "See? You're annoying and you don’t even realize it. Always doing your own thing. I never mentioned divorce." "Is the young master leaving just like that?" Outside, the servant's voices were whispering. "Why doesn't he spend more time with Mrs. Ford?" "I heard she got hurt because of him." "He’s so thoughtless...