Chapter 58: A Subtle Shift in Emotions

The past few days had seen Charles and Alicia's relationship subtly change, particularly amidst the tensions surrounding their potential divorce. However, the Countess Cartie wasn't optimistic about the outcome. She doubted Lily's hopeful belief that things between Charles and Alicia might improve in the coming months. If it weren't for her firm opposition to their divorce, Charles and Alicia likely would have already parted ways. The thought of it exhausted the Countess. She didn't want to meddle too much, but in her eyes, Alicia was the ideal granddaughter-in-law—no one could compare to her. The Countess believed in the bond forged through hardship, a quality Alicia embodied. As for Linda, someone who had fled when Charles needed support the most, the Countess would never respect her. Over time, the Countess had noticed a subtle shift in Charles and Alicia's dynamic, although she wasn’t quite certain where it would lead. --- Meanwhile, back at his office, Charles was still fuming