---- Chapter 233 Wendy grew a bit anxious. "I couldn't come before this because I was seriously ill and unconscious." The staff replied patiently, "For situations like that, you need to provide proof that you were genuinely unable to attend. We'll need time to review the documents before you can shorten the divorce application cooling-off period and reapply." Hearing that, Wendy felt a wave of hopelessness . She didn't know how long it would take to apply again.

She still had Margaret's surgery to handle. When would she find the time to obtain the medical records from the hospital and coordinate her return to the courthouse with James? "If you can't provide the documents now, you'll have to wait three months to reapply." Snapping back to reality, Wendy leaned on her cane and stood up. "Got it. Thanks." She turned and started to walk away, but James, who had been silent until now, caught up with her.

"I don't have time to play games with you," he said coldly , grabbing her arm. She yanked her arm free with force. "Neither do I." Her eyes burned with anger as she stared at James like he was ---- her enemy. His eyes flickered, and for once, he was at a loss for words. "Do you think that I'm just messing around with you after everything terrifying I went through? I barely made it out alive. Do you think that I'm cutting ties with you because of your so-called 'petty jealousy!

and 'spite'?" The entrance to the courthouse bustled with people, various emotions flashing across their faces. People here were always full of hope for happiness, but some harbored regret over past bad choices. Compared to other arguments , Wendy and James' exchange was almost mild. Disappointment slowly filled Wendy's eyes as she looked at him. During their years of marriage, James had given her just enough respect to keep up appearances.

But in reality, his neglect, entitlement, and coldness were the things he showed most without even trying. It took everything she had to find the courage to say goodbye to the past, and now he refused to let go. She took a deep breath and forced herself to stay calm as she spoke.

"James, we never got together because of love, but now that it's come to this point, I hope we can both let go and part ways amicably." ---- James' face darkened, each breath seeming to hold back rage that was ready to explode. "Do you really want a divorce that badly?" He ignored her pleas and complaints, speaking as if she weren't even there. "James, you-" Wendy froze, staring at him in disbelief. " Can't you understand what I'm saying? I do want a divorce.

We have to get divorced!" Suddenly, James grabbed her arm and gritted his teeth. " Whether you get a divorce is up to me!" Before things could escalate, Liam appeared and yanked James "hand away. "Talk it out if you have something to say. What's the point of getting physical?" Liam's face was stern as he stood between them, forcing James to take a step back. James' barely contained anger finally broke loose when he saw Liam.

"And here I was, feeling sorry for you after your injury and trying not to say anything harsh. Turns out you've already lined up your next guy."