When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 1936

Chapter 1936 In A Dilemma
They had been married for many years. There was a time when Allen would surprise Skylar with gifts, but as the years went by, those gestures faded.

He had once told her, “We've been married so long. There's no need for that anymore.”

And when she needed something, he simply said she could buy it herself. He'd cover the cost.

So when she asked why, even Allen was caught off guard. “I'm giving you a gift. Why the question?”

Skylar froze for a heartbeat, then suddenly stepped forward and wrapped her arms around his waist. “Thank you,” she whispered, pressing her cheek to his chest. “I'm really happy. I love it.”

Allen's body went rigid. The warmth of her embrace felt foreign now—like something from another life.

For a long moment, he stood there, unmoving. Then, slowly, he lifted a hand and gently patted her shoulder. “There's something I need to tell you.”

Skylar looked up at him. “What is it?”

“I want a divorce,” he said.

Skylar was momentarily stunned, taking a while to find her voice.

The air thickened with silence. When she finally came to her senses, she quickly handed the necklace back. “Allen, I don't want any gifts. Please... don't joke like this,” she said.

Her voice trembled. In all their years of marriage, they had rarely argued, let alone consider divorce.

Allen couldn't meet her eyes. He lowered his head. “I want a child. And I need someone with a background more similar to mine who can support me. Can you understand that?”

Tears welled up in Skylar's eyes. Her throat burned, as if cut by a blade.

When they got married, her parents had voiced their concerns. “The gap between you and Allen is too wide. What if he gets tired of you someday?”

She had answered them with pride, “No. I trust him. He'll always treat me well.”

After they got married, Allen had indeed treated her well. To ease her worries and give her a sense of security, he had entrusted most of his wealth to her.

Though she had never been particularly skilled at managing finances, she felt deeply at peace and fortunate to have married such a good man.

Until now, she had almost forgotten the gap that existed between their worlds.