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If she didn't agree to divorce and give me custody of Lily, I'd kill myself.
If I survived, I'd try again until I succeeded.
My death would ensure Mr. Harper made Nathan's life hell.
To protect Nathan, Emily signed the divorce papers.
As I left, she told me to keep the divorce secret and act like a happy couple in front of her parents during the holidays.
I agreed, but only for a fee,$1,000 per visit.
Emily, the woman I'd rather die than stay with, now had to pay me to keep up the pretense.
Her pride cracked, and she hissed," You don't have any feelings for me? You're that greedy? I won't give you a cent.I'll wait for you to crawl back, broke and crying."
She kept her word.
The" financial compensation" in our divorce agreement? Not a dime.
I did struggle, but I stood on my own, never begging her.
Recalling the past, Emily rubbed her temples.
"That was just anger. You and Lily were alone—how could I abandon you?"
"Your angry words were my life for four years."
She chokes on my retort.
Scanning the room again, she notes the decent but modest furnishings.
Nathan's socks cost thousands; my clothes are years old.
Emily called Clara.
"Ms. Harper... Mr. Miller, what can I do for you?"
Clara's still adjusting to the" new boss."
Emily's tone turns authoritative."Four years ago, I told you to buy a house in Crestwood Heights and provide an $8 million settlement. Did you personally hand it to my ex-husband?"
$8 million? Enough for Lily and me to live comfortably for the rest of our lives.
Clara hesitated."You'd better ask Mr. Brooks…"
