Chapter 5 The next day , before the department's investigation was even finished , the internet had already exploded . [ ] I was lying in my hospital bed , trying to scroll through some videos to kill time , when I unlocked my phone and a notification hit me like a slap to the face . " CORRUPT COPS EXPOSED ! Incompetent Losers Nearly Get Hostage Killed ! " [ ] " Police Department Deadweight - Taxpayers Pay Your Salary and This Is How You Repay Us ? " [ ] Platform after platform was just shredding me alive . [ ] They called me a diversity hire , a pretty face who'd slept her way onto the SWAT team . [] Every disgusting comment you could imagine - they had people organizing harassment campaigns against me . te . ] ] When the department finally contacted me , they said the investigation was still processing , but they'd basically confirmed everything I'd reported was true . [ ] Ryan and Nina STILL didn't know the kid we'd rescued was the mayor's son . Want to play the connections game ? Bring it on . Let's see how long these two idiots can last when reality hits ! By discharge day , the online hate was at its peak . [ ] The department's review was complete - every word I'd said was backed by evidence . Their time was up . I'd just finished paperwork downstairs when Ryan appeared , arm wrapped tight around Nina like they were some power couple . [ ] Claire , finally getting out ? Rough couple days , huh ? " That mocking tone - he was definitely rubbing the online shitstorm in my face . [ ] Nina piled on immediately , her face twisted in this ugly sneer : [ ] " Oh look , it's our ' hero ' ! How's it feel getting torn apart online ? Ready to snap yet ? " ] 1 ignored them completely . Just smiled and let my eyes drift to their clasped hands , pulled out my phone , and * click * -perfect shot . [ ] Ryan's face drained of color . He lunged for my phone . [ ] " Claire ! What the hell's your problem ? If that photo gets out and I catch a conduct violation , you taking responsibility ? " I slipped my phone away , grinning : F " Why would I ? That's your mess . If you're so worried , just get divorced . " [ ] Ryan's eyes went huge , pure shock : [ ] " What ? You want a DIVORCE ? Have you lost your mind ? Over this bullshit ? You're really gonna blow everything up ? " This some desperate play for my attention ? " ] ] " Face it - someone like you ? Without me , you're nothing . " ] I actually laughed out loud [ ] Before marriage , I was top of my academy class . Two years as detective , more solved cases than I could count . Should've been promoted ages ago based on merit alone . [ ] But for him , I personally vouched to get him into SWAT . Turned down my own promotion to stay frontline with him . [ ] Without me propping up his career , I'd be running my own unit by now [ ] And he thinks I need HIM ? Years of smooth sailing made him forget his actual worth [ ] I pulled the divorce papers from my bag and stamned them down in front of him . " That's right , Ryan We're done Chapter 5 " Sign them . " Ryan's hand shook as he grabbed the documents . ] " You're actually serious ? " I didn't even look up , just kept packing my hospital stuff : [ ] When have I ever lied to you ? " ] " And just so were dear - you're getting nothing . " Both of them exploded hearing this : ] " What gives you the RIGHT ?! You can't just take everything ! " [ ] I waved my phone , cold smile spreading : " This gives me the right . Fresh adultery photos , plus all the security footage from home . " [ ] They knew exactly what they'd been doing while I was hospitalized . [ ] I felt nothing for Ryan anymore . Last life , he got me killed . The woman who loved him ? She died with me . [] Kyn was grinding his teeth , voice strained : [ ] " I never sign this ! I'm not walking away with nothing ! " 1 shrugged : " Tine . My lawyer will convince you in court . " ] Ryan's face crumpled , voice dropping : [ ] " Can't we just ... not do this ? " ] arm : [ ] The second Nina heard that , she freaked , grabbing his arm : What do you MEAN ?! We agreed to handle the divorce today ! You're so capable - can't you make more money later ? " Iyan snarled at her : " Shut UP ! " [ ] She was still clueless , thinking she could use him against me : [ ] Claire ! Dream on ! Ryan and I have something you'll never touch ! Just wait till you get kicked off the force ! " Before I could respond , before Ryan could explode at her , I cut in calmly : [ ] Don't matter , Ryan . This divorce is happening . " [] won stay married to a criminal . That would stain my reputation forever . " ] Ryals besow Infrowed confusion taking over : ] " What are you talking abour ? ] kight then , undorsed officers walked through the hospital entrance , heading straight for us . Your under investigeson for subsconduct , dereliction of duty , and conduct violations . You need to come with us . " [ ]