I didn’t learn about any of this until six months later.
In those six months, I had buried my mother and opened a flower shop in a small seaside town.
After I stopped being a teacher, I discovered I loved tending to flowers and plants.
I would open my shop at sunrise and close at sunset.
The painful memories rarely crossed my mind anymore.
The only annoyance was Gregory refusing to sign the divorce papers. Other than that, life was good.
Today, I opened the shop for business as usual and saw someone I didn’t want to see.
Gregory had found me.
g in the doorway, backlit by the sun. He looked almost like a different person, gaunt and worn.
ored suit hung loose on his frame.
me, his eyes turned red immediately.
Book a big step toward me and reached out to grab me.
frowned and quickly stepped behind my landlord and business partner, Lucas Cole. I mouthed silently to him Help
me.”
Lucas immediately caught on. He put his arm around my waist.
Gregory’s hand stopped in mid–air.
He pulled his hand back, his eyes reddening.
“Who are you?
Lucas smiled Tm her landlord And her business partner at this flower shop
He paused for effect And I’m also Jennifer’s suitor
‘So you must be the ex husband Nice to meet your
Gregory’s face conforted
Lucas didn’t seem to care He clapped Gregiony on the shoulder
Chapter 7
“Look, man, why don’t you sign those papers already? I’m tired of waiting for my turn.”
Gregory’s face got even uglier.
But I couldn’t help laughing. I took the printed divorce papers off the counter and put them in Gregory’s hand.
“Just sign them already. I don’t want our son. I want eighty percent of the assets. If you really feel guilty, you’ll sign.
Gregory pulled his hand back like the papers were on fire. He practically ran away.
For the next month, Gregory showed up at the flower shop almost every day.
Sometimes he would buy a bouquet. Other times, he would just stand at the door and stare.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
