Out of Ashes Into His Heart novel Chapter 66

However, Alex wasn't answering my calls, leaving me with no way to explain myself.

Sensing my low spirits, Tom pressed his lips together and remained silent.

I took a deep breath and forced a smile, saying, "It's getting late. Let's head back."

Tom nodded. "Alright, let's go."

…

The joy I felt from finally being able to get a divorce was mostly dampened by the unpleasant exchange with Alex.

I slept through the night undisturbed, without any dreams.

Early the next morning, Dawn came knocking at my door.

Caught in the middle of brushing my teeth, I quickly rinsed out the foam before running to answer the door.

"You haven't had breakfast yet, right? I bought some pancakes for you along the way. Let's eat first before going to the courthouse," Dawn said cheerfully, carrying the food to the dining table.

I quickly turned around to grab some plates and forks from the kitchen.

Sitting across from me, Dawn noticed my poor complexion and raised her eyebrows. "Grace, today's your big day. Why do you seem upset? Don't tell me you're still hung up on that scumbag?"

"No way." I smiled at her, then let out a sigh. I recounted the phone call from Alex from the night before.

"How could Alex be like that?" Dawn huffed angrily. "Even if you did have an affair, he can't pin your mother's death on his own sister like that! That's just cruel!"

I couldn't help but frown, also feeling that Alex's behavior during that phone call was quite unusual. It was as though… He was in a hurry to condemn me without hearing me out!