A Mother's Surrender

Elena quickly ended the call, cutting Valerie off mid-sentence as Declan slammed the thick legal divorce agreement onto the floor, scattering the white pages.

Instead of flinching, Elena remained still. Her face was a mask of cold indifference, showing none of her usual pain.

"Did you sign it?" she asked. Her tone was flat, empty of the affection she used to harbor for him.

Declan’s brow twitch