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You Want a New Mommy? Roger That novel Chapter 4

None of that mattered anymore.

Wendy let out a self-deprecating laugh and mechanically stuffed the peanuts into her mouth.

The rich, nutty flavor mixed with the faint saltiness of her tears spread across her tongue. It was so bitter it nearly took her breath away.

When James and Ethan got home, the house was still dark. No matter how late they came back before, Wendy would always leave a small lamp in the living room for them. Yet, that night, it was pitch black.

With a frown, James turned on the light, glancing toward the second floor.

Zelda quickly came downstairs to hold the nearly-asleep Ethan. She hesitated for a moment before looking toward James.

After hesitating for a while, she finally said, "Mr. Frank, Mrs. Frank isn't back yet. Maybe you should call and check on her."

"She's not home?" James looked a little surprised.

"No, she hasn't been back since last night. Mrs. Frank has never done something like this before…" Zelda sighed lightly.

She had seen Wendy's pain with her own eyes. But as a mere housekeeper, she knew it wasn't her place to speak.

Ethan, still half-asleep, rubbed his sleepy eyes and muttered, "Daddy, is Mommy not coming back anymore? That's great! Can we get Auntie Jenna to live with us starting tomorrow?"

"Bring Ethan to bed." James spoke in a low voice, then walked out and got into his car.

In the car, he called Wendy. "You're still at the hospital?"

"Yes." She sounded tired.

James waited, expecting an explanation. However, Wendy said nothing else, and the silence irked him. "You were just on a night shift last night."

"So?" Since Wendy had been asleep earlier, her voice was still soft with drowsiness. Yet, her words came out far sharper than usual.

She said, "I left the divorce agreements on the vanity. If you've signed them, just send me a copy through a courier. I'm staying at the hospital for a few days."

"Divorce agreements?" James sounded stunned. "What are you throwing a tantrum about now?"

"You know I would never use divorce as a threat," Wendy replied calmly. "James, this marriage was a mistake from the start. I won't get in the way of you and Jenna anymore. You can have Ethan. I only want the money I earned myself."

James finally understood what was happening, and his tone turned impatient. "Wendy, are you really that petty? What's wrong with Ethan being close to his aunt? Jenna and I have a normal relationship.

"Last night was just a celebration dinner for her getting a new job. What's there to be upset about? Why are you always so dirty-minded? Why can't you just accept her?"

It was the same words all over again.

Wendy couldn't help but let out a cold laugh. "Think whatever you want."

Then, she ended the call without waiting for his reply.

It felt like all the blood had drained from her body. She leaned quietly against the headboard, the chill in her chest spreading to every corner of her limbs.

Her phone buzzed again and again with messages from James. "Come home once you're done with this nonsense. Don't you think it's humiliating to stay at the hospital? Don't go looking for trouble with Jenna again, or I won't let you off, you hear me?"

Wendy didn't reply to a single one.

James stared at the screen, his expression growing darker. Then, he hit the gas and drove home.

Sure enough, he found the divorce agreements wedged in the crevice behind the vanity. Wendy's signature at the end was neat and deliberate, so it was definitely not done in a fit of rage.

But why? Wasn't she the one who had schemed so hard to marry him in the first place?

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