Seven Years a Shadow: The Stand-In's Escape novel Chapter 71

Six months ago, I had contacted a friend working in Australia, asking him to help me find a suitable house and school to prepare for the divorce.

At first, I didn't intend to come so soon, but I was used to preparing in advance.

Now that I thought about it, I was glad I had this habit, or else I would have been clueless.

And I had to thank Emerson, who still had some conscience left; he had never been stingy with money after our marriage.

After watching Lucas get on the school bus, I adjusted my coat and turned back home.

But suddenly, a familiar voice sounded.

"Hailee."

I stiffly turned around, and sure enough, it was Emerson.

He looked much more haggard than before, his clothes wrinkled, and there was stubble on his chin.

But despite all this, he was still handsome.

That's how I was charmed before.

No one knew that I applied for the job at the company just to get close to Emerson.

He was my senior, three years older than me.

A fleeting glance at the welcome party made me completely lose my heart.

I didn't have a prominent family background, nor did I have an outstanding appearance.

What I had was only hard work and intelligence.

So for four years in university, I worked my hardest, studying, taking exams, and interning.

Only then did I get the chance to interview at Star.

Only then did I finally have the right to stand in front of Emerson and tell him my name.

It took me five years to get close to Emerson, but he used one night to ruin all my efforts.

I pulled at the corners of my mouth, still wanting to maintain the dignity of an adult.

I opened the door and didn't turn back.

"Come in and sit."

Emerson's eyes lit up, and he immediately followed my steps.

"Two sugars, no milk."

I poured a cup of coffee and placed it in front of Emerson, sitting on the other sofa.

Emerson's voice was a little hoarse.

"You remember."

I smiled but didn't respond.

"Since you came to find me, you must have seen the divorce agreement?"

"I don't want half of your assets, I just want custody of Lucas."

Emerson paused, then looked up at me.

"Hailee, I don't agree to the divorce."

I nodded noncommittally, already expecting this.

"It's fine, I can wait. We can be separated for three years."

Emerson heavily set down his cup, the sound of the glass hitting the table dull and heavy.

"Hailee, do you really want to leave me this much?"

"Don't forget, six years ago, it was you who climbed into my bed first."

My heart ached, and I looked at him in disbelief, finally understanding everything.

"Heh."

"Emerson, so that's what you've been thinking all these years."

"No wonder, no wonder after waking up that morning, your attitude changed."

Emerson opened his mouth, his mind a mess.

"What did you mean by that just now?"

"It doesn't mean anything. I have something to do, please leave."

Emerson left.

Before he left, he left only one sentence.

"I don't agree to the divorce. When I figure things out, I will come back to find you."

I didn't care, and officially started my new life in Australia.

Without work, I spent more time with Lucas.

He gradually forgot the unhappy memories and made many new friends here.

In the meantime, I dated a few boyfriends, but I never wanted to marry.

Emerson would occasionally come to Australia to visit Lucas.

I guess he wanted to repair his father-son relationship.

After asking Lucas, I didn't refuse his visits.

After all, Lucas was Emerson's child, and I might as well take advantage of his wealth.

Emerson seemed to have remembered something.

For a while, he kept transferring money to me.

Occasionally, he would come to see Lucas and give me a look full of guilt.

I didn't pay attention to him. I accepted the money, but didn't stop seeing other people.

He would only be a small chapter in my life, no longer affecting me in the slightest.

So you see, the sky will always brighten.

Even without the sun, it will still be bright.