hapter 11 +25 BONUS Chapter 11 The news of Chris and Jessica's divorce had not been made public yet . He didn't want to cause any disruption , so he didn't change the way he addressed Linda . Linda had been feeling a little down , sitting quietly in her room with a somber expression . But when she saw Chris enter , her spirits lifted . She waved her hand , and Chris walked over to her . Chris tried to cheer up Linda , taking out the carefully prepared gif " I know you like this painting , so I had someone bring it back from abroad for you . Happy birthday . " Linda had enjoyed collecting paintings in her earlier years , mostly works by renowned artists . However , this year , she had started to appreciate the works of newer artists . While the paintings of new artists were still expensive , they were at least affordable for Chris . " Good , good . You being here makes me happy , that's enough for me , " said Linda . She looked Chris over , then glanced toward the door . After confirming no one else was coming in , she asked , " You and Jessica … " The Divorce Reconciliation Period for their divorce had already passed , but with Jessica being abroad recently , she wondered if they hadn't divorced yet . Linda genuinely liked Chris from the bottom of her heart . Faced with her expectant gaze , Chris couldn't bring himself to lie . " We've already received the divorce certificates . " " But Jessica has been abroad recently . How did you two … " Before she could finish , Linda immediately realized what had happened , her eyes turned red . " You've been wronged , child . " Chris gently patted Linda's hand , " Mom , I haven't been wronged . I'm about to start a new life . To me , it's like a rebirth . I've been married to Jessica for many years , and I don't feel wronged at all . I really liked her . " Spending time with someone you love , even if the outcome wasn't great , was still a beautiful thing . Though they didn't end up still being together . " Jessica … " Linda sighed . " Michael is here too . Have you met him ? " " I met him before , at home and also at the hospital where I interned . His child is ill . " After saying a few more words , Linda took out a check from a nearby drawer and quietly handed it to Chris . " This is my token of appreciation . I know you want to study abroad , and wherever you go , you'll need a place to stay . " " You don't need to do this , Mom . " Chris pushed the check back and took out a few cards , placing them in front of Linda . " These are the cards Jessica gave me over the years . I haven't used them at all . We were married and in an equal relationship . The cards are here . Please give them back to her . " " You … " muttered Linda . At that moment , Jessica came out of the room next door . Her carefully applied makeup couldn't hide the exhaustion on her face . As the CEO of Wilder Group , she was undoubtedly competent . She had to handle company files even on her mother's birthday . She knocked on the door and was surprised to see Chris sitting beside her mother , holding hands . They appeared to be getting along well . Jessica walked over to Chris's side and placed a hand on the back of his neck . " You're late . " Jessica's voice was calm but tinged with irritation . 1/2 Chapter 11 +25 BONUS They hadn't been in touch for a while . She had thought that after getting off the plane and coming home , she would find Chris there . But when she opened the door , she found it still empty , with only Jordan's toys on the coffee table . If Chris had been home , he would never have allowed the house to be so messy . " I had to perform a surgery . " Chris subtly avoided Jessica's hand . They were divorced now , and even if they were putting on an act in front of others , it wouldn't be appropriate to be too close . " Then go downstairs . " Jessica walked to the other side of her mother , holding her hand . " It's almost time . " The two of them stood on either side of Linda , who had a mixture of emotions in her heart . Today's Bonus Offer Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!