Chapter 49

Sophia didn't wait for Jayden to recover from his shock before she sneered and said, "Jayden, I'm Joshua's legal wife. How I treat him is a matter between us as husband and wife. It's not your place to meddle!" "Sophia, you—" "Jayden, stop," I said, cutting him off. "I don't want to divorce Sophia." "Joshua! Do you even hear yourself?" Jayden turned to me, his face full of disbelief. His dark eyes reflected shock and confusion. … Jayden clearly remembered Joshua saying he wanted to divorce Sophia and start taking care of himself for once. So why was he refusing now, with the opportunity right in front of him? What was going on? Did she threaten him? That thought crossed Jayden's mind. He immediately turned back to Sophia. "He's lost everything now. What could you possibly be using to threaten him?" … "Joshua, have I threatened you?" Sophia asked with a half-hearted smile. She raised her eyebrows slightly, like she was joking, but I knew better. Beneath her smile was a sharp bl