Chapter 1

The day I left the hospital, Liam came to pick me up. He brought my favorite cake, and a divorce agreement.

There was no trace of guilt on his face. "Chloe's coming back from abroad, so…"

I looked at the words on the divorce agreement: The company belongs to the man, all other assets belong to the woman and child.

Perfect. Just what I wanted.

But I still frowned slightly, feigning displeasure. "Liam, we worked so hard to build this company together over the years. Are you really so eager to kick me out?"

Liam handed me the pen. "You know, we started this company to fulfill Chloe's dream. So, everything else can be yours, except the company."

I snatched the pen from his hand and signed it immediately, terrified he might change his mind.

Liam seemed surprised that I neither cried nor made a scene. "Four years together, and you have no lingering feelings at all?"

I glanced at the baby in my arms, then smiled at him. "I wish you and Ms. Chloe a long and happy life."

After leaving the hospital, Liam couldn’t wait to drive me to the county clerk's office. The moment I held the divorce certificate, I saw a happiness on his face I hadn't seen in a long time.

He looked down at me. "I still need to go home later to pack up my things and move out."

"Okay, no problem," I replied, my voice gentle and calm.

Liam stared at me. "You seem different from before."

"Different how?" I tilted my head, smiling widely at him.

"I thought you would…"

"Make a huge scene? Or cling to you and beg you not to go? Or use our child to desperately plead with you?" I chuckled. "Hurry home and pack your stuff. Ms. Chloe's flight is probably tonight, right? Don't miss her."

It was evening by the time I got home. The baby was sleeping soundly, soothed by the nanny. Liam looked at Leo, lost in thought. "Have you thought of a name for him?"

I found Liam's feigned concern amusing. His heart was already at the airport, yet he was still putting on this act of being a good dad for me.

But I answered calmly, "Leo. L-E-O."

Liam furrowed his brows. "Leo? This is a Master's child."

I smiled at him. "Master's child? The divorce agreement clearly states the child belongs to me."

I paused. "But you'll always be his father. When Leo grows up, if you want to see him, I won't stop you."

Liam sighed, a flicker of guilt finally crossing his face. "Thank you, Aria. I won't shortchange you two on his future child support."

"No need," I firmly refused him. "I can afford to raise him. You should go pursue your own happiness first."

Liam glanced down at his phone. "Alright then, goodbye."

"Mmm, goodbye."

With that, I waved to Liam, then slowly closed the door. Finally, I was free of him.