Divorce Failed My Wife's Secret Identities Shock the World novel Chapter 699

Maeve was busy unwrapping the birthday gift Naomi had brought her.

It was a beautifully hand-knitted scarf.

Wrapping it around her neck, she admired herself in the full-length mirror for a moment before meeting Naomi's gaze in the reflection.

"You can't even sort out your own messy love life, yet you have the energy to lecture me about mine?"

At the mention of her complicated dynamic with Declan Fulton, Naomi's bright mood instantly clouded over.

Maeve could tell something was weighing heavily on her friend.

She pulled off the scarf and sat down next to her.

"What's the situation now?"

Naomi managed a strained smile.

"I'm being aggressively pursued by someone who really pisses me off."

Maeve arched an eyebrow.

"Mr. Declan finally figured it out?"

Naomi looked exhausted.

"We were originally just keeping things strictly physical and under the radar. We both had a silent agreement that neither of us wanted to make this a real, public relationship."

"Back then, when he brought different women to formal events, I truly believed I didn't care because I absolutely despise attending those high-society functions anyway."

"But as time went on, I realized that you can't just forcefully control human emotions."

Maeve easily diagnosed Naomi's predicament.

"So you fell for him without even realizing it?"

Naomi seriously considered Maeve's conclusion.

"I honestly don't even know if it's true love. After all, I spent the first twenty years of my life with zero romantic experience."

"When my biological parents brought me back to Aethelburg, everything was foreign to me."

"During that time, I was heavily criticized and ostracized because of my background. Even my own parents put immense pressure on me."

Naomi looked at Maeve with a wry half-smile.

"Look at you, playing the relationship expert for me. You should really focus on your own issues."

"Declan and I are just entangled in a messy situationship. If either of us decides to marry someone else tomorrow, we owe each other absolutely nothing."

"But your situation with Andres is completely different. You two are legally married, and it was arranged by Mr. Griffin himself."

"Knowing Mr. Griffin, he would never just randomly hand you over to some man."

"Since Mr. Griffin personally selected Andres, it proves you two share a deep connection."

"Maeve, gather rosebuds while ye may, don't wait until the branch is bare."

Naomi genuinely wanted Maeve to move past her grief and stop letting her guilt over a dead man dictate her future.

Suddenly, a distinct slithering sound echoed from the corner of the study.

Naomi glanced toward the source of the noise.

A thick, striking azure snake was gracefully winding its way across the floor, heading straight toward them.