Chapter 2
Rosalind, being Mrs. Salvador’s niece, stayed and enjoyed a pleasant family dinner with the Salvadors.
Justin, however, was the only one who seemed bothered, his appetite lost after Anna left with Asher Thompson.
She hadn’t taken anything with her, nor had she accepted the $20 million compensation or the villa.
“Where’s Anna? Why didn’t she come down for dinner?” Gregory Salvador, Justin’s father, asked in surprise.
“We’ve already signed the divorce papers,” Justin replied, lowering his gaze.
“I will finalize it as soon as possible.”
Gregory was stunned.
“Divorce? Why?”
“Oh, Greg, I already told you a long time ago that Justin and Anna weren’t suited for each other. Your father forced them into marriage,” Justin’s stepmother, Shannon Quarry, sighed.
“That poor child has suffered for three years. Now that she’s willing to let go, they can both live their own lives. This is actually a good thing for both of them. As you know, Justin has always been in love with Rose.”
“Justin, marriage is not child’s play. Anna is also…”
“Dad, we have signed the divorce papers, and Anna has already left,” Justin said, frowning in frustration.
“Wow, I didn’t expect that country bumpkin to have the backbone to leave,” Bethany Salvador, Justin’s half-sister, sneered.
“Is she just trying to play the pity card? Will she go around saying that our family mistreated her?”
Justin’s anger flared at her words.
“Justin, you’re too rash. Your grandfather is still ill. How are you going to explain this to him without making him worse?” Gregory asked anxiously, concerned about his father’s health.
“I’ll just tell Grandpa the truth,” Justin replied.
“I’ll also announce my marriage to Rose next month.”
Rosalind, sitting beside him, gazed at Justin with admiration, completely smitten by him.
“That’s absurd! Your reputation will be ruined if word gets out that you abandoned your wife of three years!” Gregory exclaimed.
“I never cared about my reputation, and I never loved Anna,” Justin said, his voice resolute.