Chapter 22

"I want a divorce. Elijah, let's part ways peacefully if you have any decency as a man," I said. I looked him in the eyes with determination. "I was young and naive back then. I made mistakes. Let's set each other free, Elijah." With that, I turned and left the hospital with Frank by my side. After that, I saw Elijah standing alone in the hallway as the elevator doors slowly closed. I lowered my eyes and refused to look at him again. I couldn't quite describe the feeling in my chest, but I knew I felt lighter. I was proud and beautiful when I was 18. However, I fell in love with the wrong person and became emotionally damaged because of that. But I was still just 25 and could still start over. I just had to be more careful with my heart this time. … When I returned to the Wood residence, Frank continued administering my IV drip and medication, and I cooperated without protest. Then, before Frank left, he looked at me and seriously said, "Ms. York, everything will be fine."