Chapter 11

Wesley's first thought was impossible. He hadn't agreed to divorce, so how dare Mabel make this decision alone? A stack of documents flashed through his mind. Wheeling around abruptly, he rushed to the study. Buried beneath piles of paperwork lay a divorce agreement—clear terms stating their marriage had broken down, signed by both Mabel and Wesley at the bottom. His vision tinged red as he stared at the paper in disbelief. So, Mabel had planned this all along. She tricked him into signing, waited out the time needed for the papers to be processed, and obtained the certificate without him ever knowing. His face darkened with stormy rage. With clenched teeth, he barked at Otis, "Find her. Mobilize everyone—turn the city upside down!" "Let's see what kind of game she's playing now!" For three days, Wesley dragged his injured legs to every possible place—her former hospital, their shared spots, even Mabel's hometown—searching desperately. Yet, everyone shook their heads as no one