Mia's eyes widened in disbelief as she watched Timothy rip apart the prenuptial agreement. "What on earth are you doing?"
She couldn't believe that Timothy had actually torn up the agreement!
Clutching the torn documents tightly, Timothy firmly stated, "We don't need this anymore."
Mia couldn't help but detect a familiar tone in Timothy's voice, reminiscent of their conversation at the hospital.
She quickly lowered her head. "Even if this document didn't exist, I wouldn't want a penny from you. Let's just go to the courthouse this week."
As Mia was about to leave, her wrist was suddenly grasped by someone, their palm unusually warm.
Her heart raced, and she felt a slight flush as she asked, "What are you doing?"
Timothy's voice lowered as he spoke, "Mia, I've realized that I misunderstood you. I wasn't aware of this prenuptial agreement. I don't see a reason for us to divorce."
Mia stood frozen in place, utterly stunned by his words.
Eventually, she lifted her gaze, a hint of resignation showing in her smile. "Had I heard those words six months ago, or even just a few months back, I would have been overjoyed. But now..."
"What's changed?" Timothy asked. Observing Mia's smile, Timothy felt a growing sense of unease settling in.
Her gaze remained firm as she responded, "Now, I'm convinced that divorce is the right choice."
"If it's about the twins, there's no need for concern. I've promised to care for them as if they were my own, and I intend to honor that commitment!" Timothy reassured her.
Mia shook her head. "While the children are a factor, they're not the primary concern. Timothy, I married you because I truly liked you back then.
"Now, I'm looking for a marriage that isn't just about settling, but one where there's real harmony between husband and wife."
Timothy met her gaze. "If you're expecting me to fall in love with you, I can't promise that. However, as Mrs. Barett, you'll have all the authority and privileges, sharing in everything I possess!"
From his perspective, sharing mutual benefits was the cornerstone of maintaining a relationship.
"But that's not what I want," Mia insisted. "I want to marry for love, above all else."
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