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Chapter 153 A Night Without Sleep\u00a0<\/p>\n
Troy pulled his gaze away, cold and unreadable.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Why do women love to cry no matter their age?\u00a0<\/p>\n
And why does Ayla never cry?\u00a0<\/p>\n
+10 Free Coins\u00a0<\/p>\n
The question stayed in his mind for a moment. Then he pushed it away and went to his study. He tried to work, but Laura\u2019s tear-streaked face kept flashing in his head.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was crying for Ayla.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Troy couldn\u2019t understand it. It was a divorce. What was there to cry about?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla had moved out for a month. Laura had been fine all this while. So, why break down now?\u00a0<\/p>\n
He even wondered if Ayla had paid Laura to act sad. Maybe it was all a show, trying to make him think Ayla mattered to the family and divorce was a bad idea, so he would beg her to stay.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The thought made him scoff. If Ayla wanted to leave, she could leave. He wouldn\u2019t stop her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Not long after, he washed up and went to bed. He usually slept well. He had always been used to sleeping alone, and he could sleep easily.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He expected to fall asleep fast. But an hour passed. Troy opened his eyes and stared at the dark ceiling, his face growing colder. He shut his eyes again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ten minutes later, he gave up. He got out of bed, walked to the movie room, and clicked on a random film. He watched \u201cThe Shawshank Redemption\u201d with a blank face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But he wasn\u2019t really watching. His thoughts drifted to his divorced friends-men who had cried their hearts out while drinking, talking about the past, rambling nonsense, and cursing their ex-wives one moment and saying they were the love of their lives the next.\u00a0<\/p>\n
No matter how successful they were, a failed marriage hit them hard.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But that depended on the situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Troy didn\u2019t love Ayla. Marriage had only tied him down.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tomorrow he would be completely free of this troublesome woman. He should be happy,\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still, he couldn\u2019t help wondering, What is Ayla doing right now?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Was she lying awake like him, excited for the end?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Or was she waiting, betting he would stop her?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Knowing how deeply she had cared for him, the second option seemed more likely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Because once you\u2019ve loved someone that deeply, even if you decide to walk away, it still hurts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A slow, dark satisfaction spread through Troy. He hoped he would see a worn-out, exhausted Ayla tomorrow. That would make him feel so much better.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla had dinner outside before heading home. Like always, she went straight to the study to work. She didn\u2019t expect her phone to ring-Halle was calling.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy are you calling me?\u201d Ayla asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAbout that flash drive. I want to thank you,\u201d Halle said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s nothing,\u201d Ayla replied. \u201cYou called for something else, right?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m coming back tomorrow. I\u2019ll be with you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Halle always remembered her needs without saying a word. Ayla felt a warm rush in her chest. \u201cOkay. I\u2019ll wait for you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After hanging up, Ayla suddenly got a call from Kaleb. She blinked. \u201cDid something happen at the office?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kaleb\u2019s annoying voice came through at once. \u201cYou\u2019re wishing something would happen to me, aren\u2019t you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo way,\u201d she said. \u201cYou\u2019re my only brother. I\u2019m counting on you to make money and spoil me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t get sarcastic. You\u2019re richer than me now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla warned, \u201cIf you don\u2019t get to the point, I\u2019m hanging up.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kaleb said, \u201cFine, fine. I just want to know when you\u2019re going after Zane. I\u2019ve been holding this frustration in forever.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla explained, \u201cI was on a business trip-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI know you\u2019re busy. Are you done now?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlmost.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGood.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She warned, \u201cI\u2019m hanging up-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWait!\u201d Kaleb yelled.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla suddenly sensed something off. \u201cDid\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s just\u2026\u201d Then Kaleb\u2019s voice suddenly switch\u00a0<\/p>\n
happent ri\u00a0<\/p>\n
to Emmett\u2019s.\u00a0<\/p>\n
giving you one last chance. Tell me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cKaleb\u2019s checking\u00a0<\/p>\n
on you. He wants to\u00a0<\/p>\n
about the divorce tomorrow!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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A crash sounded on the other end. Kaleb must\u2019ve shoved Emmett and grabbed the phone back. Then Kaleb growled, \u201cDon\u2019t listen to him. It\u2019s not a big deal. I just want to warn you this, if you suddenly decide not to get divorced, I\u2019m cutting ties with you. Ayla, I\u2019m serious. I\u2019m not joking!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then-slam. He hung up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla stared at the phone. \u201cSeriously?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Apparently, plenty of people were waiting for her to get divorced. Not just Halle and Kaleb. Will sent her a WhatsApp message too, wishing her a smooth signing tomorrow. Even Shawn and Winnie reached out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Winnie\u2019s case was understandable. She knew the mess between Ayla and Troy, so gossiping a bit made sense. But Shawn? Why him?\u00a0<\/p>\n
He probably heard the exact date from Will.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And of course, James-king of chaos-sent more than ten messages. That guy even offered to throw her a big party to celebrate her being single. A loud, wild one.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla\u2019s scalp tingled instantly. She rejected him on the spot.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then, Max messaged her too. Ayla didn\u2019t get a chance to read it before he recalled it. It was probably about the divorce. He must\u2019ve felt awkward, sent the message, then panicked and deleted it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla didn\u2019t ask.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After all the noise and calls, she couldn\u2019t focus on work anymore. The word \u201cdivorce\u201d sat in front of her, sharp and clear. Everyone else was cheering her on, but Ayla was the only one who truly had to face it. No one else could feel the tangle of emotions twisting inside her right now.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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