44.44.Chapter 44

"Cole is still so young," Declan continued, his voice gentle but firm. "Our divorce will hurt him a lot. El, can we please not divorce for Cole's sake?"

He exhaled, holding his breath as he waited for her response.

"No," Elena sighed. "Colton won't stay upset for long. With Camilla around, he'll accept the reality soon enough."

Declan furrowed his brows, thinking to himself, 'Why does she have to