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And this was not it.
He paid the bill and then smiled. “All right. You mentioned that you walked here, so how about I take you home and sign the papers in the car where we don’t have an audience.”
“That sounds like a plan.”
When I pushed to stand, Wes did the same, and out of my peripheral, I saw Cage move to his feet.
“Do you need a ride home?” Cage asked before turning his gaze to glare at Wes.
Wes huffed several times before turning toward the much taller man standing in front of him. “Relax. I’m signing the papers and taking her home. How about you let the two of us end this alone? You’ve been present in our marriage enough, don’t you think?”
Now it was my turn to roll my eyes. “Stop being so theatrical. You have a pregnant mistress back home. You aren’t the victim in this situation.”
I didn’t miss the way Cage’s lips twitched, and I noticed that the guys at his table used their hands to cover their mouths to keep from laughing.
“Let me know if you need anything,” Cage said.
“I’m fine.” It came out harsher than I meant it to. I felt like a horrible human being because I liked that Cage was being protective when I should be focused on my five-year marriage coming to an end.
Wes placed his hand on the small of my back and guided me out to the car.
The drive to my house was quiet, and when we pulled up in the driveway, he put the car in park and did exactly what he said he would do.
He signed the papers and handed them to me.
“Thank you.”
“I’m sorry I let you down,” he said, squeezing my hand.
“I think we both did a lot of that.” I leaned forward and kissed his cheek. “I hope you step up to the plate for your child, Wes. It’s the most important job in the world.”
He nodded. “I know. I’ll try my best.”
I pushed out of the car and held up my hand to wave goodbye before walking up the path to the front door and pushing it open. I startled when I saw Lola sitting on the couch watching TV with a bottle of champagne in an ice bucket and a big bowl of popcorn.
I closed the door and chuckled. “Well, hell. What do we have here?”
“I’m watchingThe Bachelor, and damn, that man is fine.” She shook her head and reached for the bottle. “And I brought some champagne so we can toast this special occasion.”
“I don’t know that divorce is something to celebrate.” I dropped the envelope with the papers onto the breakfast nook table.
“We’re not celebrating your divorce. We’re celebrating this new chapter. It’s time for you to start living again.” She handed me a champagne flute, and I clinked it against hers and smiled.
“Fine. Cheers to new beginnings,” I said, and she squealed as I tipped my head back, and the cool liquid made its way down my throat.
I did feel like something had been lifted from my shoulders.
Like a dark cloud had finally moved aside to allow some light to shine in.
Wes and I were no longer tied to one another.
Maybe this really was a new chapter.
And even with all that was going on, it was the first time in a very long time that I was excited about tomorrow.
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