Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 93

I tried to hold him back, "Don't go, Dad. You know I've had enough. I’ve decided to leave. A straight divorce is better for everyone. If things escalate, it won't do our family any good; it’s not worth paying a heavy price for it."

I kept my cool, as I've been through this before.

After my repeated persuasion, my dad chose to respect my decision. I breathed a sigh of relief. Indeed, making the right request at the right time would get the desired result.

If I had proposed a divorce before Neil and Bonnie's affair was discovered, both sets of parents would definitely have persuaded me to think twice.

Fortunately, this happened when only a few people knew about my divorce lawsuit.

After ending the call, I hesitated for a moment and chose to call Russel back.

"Where are you?" Russel's tone sounded a bit worried, "Did you know that your mother-in-law talked to Bonnie?"

"I found out. Neil called me and said if Bonnie gets into any trouble, I won't have it easy either." I calmly replied while eating the food on my plate, "Do you also think I told his mom?"

Russel is Neil's good friend. Naturally, he would side with Neil.

In their eyes, I've always been someone who would do anything to get Neil.

Russel responded quickly, "No, I know it wasn't you."

I was surprised and asked, "You believe me?"

"Why would you tell his mom if you want a divorce? It would just cause trouble." Russel replied.

"I didn't expect you to believe me. Thank you." I felt relieved.

"What are you going to do?" Russel asked again.

I told Russel that I had filed for divorce. There was a brief silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a rustling noise. As if he was turning over in bed, he asked, "Really?"

I laughed, "Do you think I'm joking? Neil should receive the court's notice in a few days. You're his best friend; he’ll definitely tell you. But this might be bad news for you."

If Neil and I divorce, then Neil can be with Bonnie, which means it would be harder for Russel to pursue Bonnie.

"It's not bad news. It’s good." Russel lazily said, "I wish you a successful divorce."

"Are you sleeping?" I changed the subject.

"Yes, I'm off today." Russel replied meaningfully, "As you know, I have no one to date, nothing to do."

I sensed a deep loneliness in Russel and asked curiously, "You could get a girlfriend. Don’t you like any women?"

Russel wasn’t the type to open up to others, so I was prepared for him to hang up, but he didn't.

"Yes." He answered lightly.

"Then go after her!" I was inexplicably excited. Was it time for some male competition?

"It's not appropriate," Russel answered calmly.