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Urging Him to Get a Divorce

Christal

After finalizing the design plan with her client, Aveline Sutton stood up at her desk, flexed her stiff neck, and reached for her phone. There was still no message from Xavier Beltran, her husband. She knew he was on a business trip, but a Happy Birthday text would’ve only taken a few seconds. A pang of frustration washed over her. She dropped the phone back onto the desk, unsure whether to go out for a solo dinner or simply order takeout. Today was her twenty-third birthday. Settling for takeout felt a little pathetic. Suddenly, her phone chimed. Her eyes lit up with surprise and hope, and she hurriedly snatched it up. It was a message from her friend, Fiona Harmon. Aveline let out a soft, self-mocking laugh and tapped to open it.

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