Chapter 14

Firstly, Xavier didn't know that his wife of two years could play the piano. He bet on her, and he lost. Secondly, at the Fulton Manor, he just wanted to have sex with her—nothing more. As for Sarah, the woman who had shattered her marriage, Lily hadn't yet confronted her directly. The first time was when Sarah was called "Mrs. Fulton" in front of her. The second time was when Lily watched as Sarah packed Xavier's personal clothes, taking her black stockings and lace bra from his bed. In the face of these events, the repeated rejections for her interview seemed insignificant. The thought of divorce still caused her pain, but she knew she had to take this path. Two years of marriage couldn't just be erased, but long-term suffering was worse than short-term pain. She understood all the reasoning, yet she couldn't let go, couldn't walk away as easily as Maryanne had suggested. She could not put on makeup, smile, and walk out of the courthouse with the divorce certificate. Lily h