The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 317

Aurelia lowered her gaze, putting on a bitter smile. "My leg is healing well, and there's nothing left to tie me here. I should go back and settle all my old affairs. Leopold tore up the divorce papers, but we never officially divorced. I think it's time to go back and finalize that. Then, he and I will be completely severed."

Arnold felt a small relief at her words. He gripped her hand, his eyes pleading. "Aurelia, once you're divorced... Will you marry me? Will you be my wife?"

"Yes," she nodded, her mind briefly flashing with an image of Leopold. He never loved her, only treating her like a possession. She owed him nothing.

But her debt to Arnold was so much. Were it not for him, she'd have died on that deserted island, her bones left to bleach in the sun.

His kindness, his life-saving gesture; she'd need a lifetime to repay him.

The door to the room cracked open. Kane peered out, his heart thumping.

He heard his father's name. So, she really was his mom! Was she divorcing his father? Why didn't she want his father, or him?

His wristwatch buzzed, and he quickly shut the door to answer.

It was William.

"Oh no, your dad's coming back to Elysium. We haven't switched back yet, what do we do?"

Kane said, "Don't panic, your parents are also going to Elysium. We'll find an opportunity to switch once we get there."

William said, "Okay, but don't forget to bring Chirpy."

Kane asked out of curiosity, "Who's Chirpy?"

William replied, "Our pet parrot, and my little brother."

Kane was speechless.

William hung up and climbed into the car with Leopold.

Leopold looked stern and cold, like he'd be difficult to live with.

William found himself missing his mom and dad. He hoped they'd come to Elysium soon.