Chapter 44

"Do you not want it anymore?" The bracelet in Elijah's hand swayed as though it was about to fall. An invisible blade dragged across my heart at that moment. I slowly got down on my knees. By the side, Jocelyn sardonically said, "Oh, what a devoted granddaughter." She then told Elijah, "Elijah, look how desperate she is for a divorce from you. She's—" Elijah suddenly flew into a rage at her. "This doesn't concern you. Get out!" Jocelyn was startled. She wanted to cry, but she didn't dare to do so when she noticed Elijah's odd expression. She looked me up and down, her eyes suspicious. However, I acted as if I didn't see or hear any of that and slowly crawled out of the room. Under my knees was soft, premium wool carpeting. But it felt as if I was kneeling on a floor covered in glass shards. It hurt. It hurt so much. Regardless, I wanted what Grandma had left behind. I wanted to have something of hers with me. Tears relentlessly rolled down my cheeks and fell onto the carp