He Cheated, So I Drank the Love Potion Myself Chapter 20

He Cheated, So I Drank the Love Potion Myself Chapter 20

Just then, my phone rang.

It was my friend.

“Ophelia!” Her voice was full of energy. “Are you coming tonight? We’re hitting the Brooklyn Bridge for night shots, then catching the sunrise tomorrow morning. The light this season is gorgeous. We’ll definitely get some amazing photos.”

“I’m in.”

I agreed without a second thought.

I needed to get out.

I needed to move, to breathe, to stand somewhere high and look out at the horizon.

After hanging up, I glanced at the time.

City Hall hadn’t closed yet.

A thought seized me.

“Driver,” I sat up straight. “Change of plans. Please turn around.”

If I went now, I might still make it.

I pushed open Reed’s office door again and said, “Let’s go. We’re getting divorced.”

When he saw me, he was visibly stunned.

Then, that barbed smile reappeared on his face.

“Still on about the divorce? Did you forget what a mess you were this morning?”

I walked to his desk, placed both hands on the edge, and looked down at him.

“Stop pretending. I know you’re the one who called my parents.”

Reed’s eyes darted away for a second.

He cleared his throat, avoiding my gaze.

“Divorce is a major decision. I thought your parents should be aware. Besides, Ophelia, why do we have to take it this far? Aren’t things fine the way they are? You live your life, I’ll live mine. If you want, you can find someone else, too—”