Chapter 3 Elijah headed straight to the hospital after work . Bobby lay in bed inside the ward while Sandra read a storybook beside him . Willow was nowhere to be seen . When Bobby spotted Elijah , he sat up immediately . Dad ! Elijah walked over . Feeling better ? Yes . Bobby beamed . Thanks for letting Sandra take care of me . She stayed with me all day . Elijahs brows furrowed . Willow didnt come ? Bobby lowered his eyes , avoiding his fathers gaze . Mom doesnt care about me . Elijahs expression darkened as he expected Willow to be here . She was responsible for caring for their child , and she couldnt even manage that . Pulling out his phone , he sent her a message on WhatsApp , the speech bubbles appearing one after another as he typed furiously . [ Your son is sick . Do you even know that ? ] [ Why is someone else taking care of your child ? ] [ No wonder he calls someone else his mother . ] [ Come over now . ] A few moments later , Willow replied . [ Youre there ? ] [ Then you take care of him . ] Elijah stared at the screen before letting out a cold , incredulous laugh . His grip tightened around his phone . Still being stubborn , I see , he thought . Elijah stood beside the bed , running a hand over Bobbys face , thinking , Shes a mother now , yet she still acts like a spoiled little girl who needs to be coddled . His jaw clenched as he recalled her messages . She was the one who insisted on having this child . And now , she cant even be bothered to care for him ? he thought . Elijah let out a quiet scoff . Women really shouldnt be spoiled too much . His mind churned , each thought more bitter than the last . After getting what she wanted , using the child to secure her position , she started throwing tantrums . Sandra noticed the flicker of frustration in Elijahs eyes and hesitated before asking , Mrs. Clark still isnt coming ? That morning , Elijah had been too worried over Bobby to focus on work , so hed asked Sandra to stay with him . Fortunately , Bobby adored her . 1/4 12:53 Tue , 11 Mar Chapter 3 Elijah exhaled sharply , forcing down his irritation . Keep an eye on him . Ill reassign your tasks to someone else ? 54 Sandra offered a gentle smile . Clark , theres no need to be so formal . Clark has never worked before , so she doesnt understand how demanding your job is . As your assistant , how could I stand by and watch you juggle everything alone ? The office will manage without me for a day . Besides , I enjoy spending time with Bobby , and he enjoys my company too . Even if you hadnt asked , I wouldve stayed . Hearing this , Bobby beamed instantly . Sandra , youre the best ! Sandra ruffled his hair affectionately . Elijahs grip tightened around his phone , his gaze flicking back to Willows message . Although she may have never worked a corporate job , Elijah knew she understood his struggles . She had always run their household seamlessly , never letting him worry about anything . His colleagues and business partners envied him for it . But as he reread her messages , a slow burn of irritation crept through him . She had always been obedient , Elijah thought . What was she trying to pull now ? Frustration mounting , Elijah grabbed his phone and blocked her on WhatsApp without hesitation . ***** Willow had already met with a lawyer and finalized the divorce agreement . She hesitated for a moment , her fingers hovering over the send button . After taking a deep breath , she pressed it . The message went through , but as she watched , she noticed only one grey checkmark next to it no second tick . -After a few moments , the grey checkmark lingered . Willows heart sank as she realized Elijah had blocked her on WhatsApp . She stared at the screen , frustration and resignation washing over her . She sighed , turned to her laptop , and emailed the divorce agreement instead . Seeing that the email had been sent successfully , Freya couldnt help but cheer . Youre really doing it ! Youre divorcing him ! Come here , and let me give you a celebratory kiss ! Willow laughed and dodged playfully . Save it for your fans . Freyas eyes lit up . This calls for a celebration ! Lets take a trip ! No , Im heading to Helisland , Willow announced , her voice steady . Helisland ? Freya raised an eyebrow , intrigued . Do you remember Hannah Parker ? My moms best friend ? Her birthday was coming up , and she invited me . I havent seen her in years , and its the perfect excuse to relax . Ive already booked my flight for tonight , Willow replied . Freyas face lit up . Then Ill take you to the airport ! Willow smiled . A quiet realization settled in as she glanced at the email on her screen . This decision , though daunting , wasnt as terrifying as shed feared . She closed her laptop , grabbed her suitcase , and walked out the door , a wave of quiet relief washing over her . 2/4 12:53 Tue , 11 Chapter 3 54 % That evening , Elijah picked up Bobby from the hospital . When they arrived home , there was no sign of Willow at the door , waiting as she usually did . Instead , Maddie stepped out , her expression cautious . Elijah frowned , Wheres Willow ? She hasnt been home all day , Maddie replied carefully . His expression darkened . He handed Bobby over to her , then turned and headed upstairs , his mind swirling with frustration . His phone remained eerily silent . A strange sense of unease settled in the pit of his stomach . Annoyed , he muttered to himself , Shes really pushing it this time . Elijah threw his phone aside in frustration and opened his laptop . As he scanned the screen , a new email from Willow caught his attention . Elijah smirked , loosening his tie with one hand . He had briefly thought she might be showing more resolve than usual , but clearly , hed been mistaken . She might be a housewife , but at least she knew how to reach him when she couldnt get through on WhatsApp . He clicked on the email , and Willows message appeared on the screen . [ Ive had a lawyer draft a divorce agreement . We will split our shared assets equally , and you will have full custody of our child . If you agree , print it , sign it , and send it to Freya . ] An official copy of the divorce agreement was attached . Elijahs mind went blank , his fingers hovering over the keyboard as the weight of her words settled in . Even as he moved the mouse to open the file , Elijahs hand hovered , his thoughts still reeling . When he finally clicked on the file to open it , he saw that it was , indeed , a divorce agreement . Bobby ran into the room , climbing onto Elijahs desk . Dad , I want some Coca Cola . Maddie wont let me have any because Mom said no . Elijah snapped back to reality . You can have some . Go pour yourself a glass . Bobbys face lit up , and he eagerly filled a glass with ice cold soda . He returned , holding it carefully and offering Elijah a sip . Elijah shook his head . Thats when Bobby noticed the email on the screen . His eyes immediately locked on the screen , seeing it was a divorce agreement as he recognized the words . His expression brightened with excitement . Dad , are you divorcing Mom ? Elijah leaned back in his chair , his gaze cold . Your mom sent this . She says youll stay with me she doesnt want you . Bobby straightened up , his expression turning serious . Is she trying to threaten us ? 3/4 12:53 Tue , 11 Chapter 3 Elijah paused for a moment , then chuckled . Even Bobby can see right through her , he thought . Willow would never go through with it or give up her son . What a joke ! Bobby pouted , his voice tinged with frustration . Shes so childish . Elijah smirked , his expression cold . Willow is pushing harder than ever , but if she thinks she can control me with this , shes seriously mistaken , Elijah thought , his irritation mounting . Bobby crossed his arms , and frustration was evident on his face . I used to have fun with Sandra , but Mom wont let me see her anymore . Now , shes trying to threaten us . Why cant she accept Sandra ? Shes so petty ! Dad , I dont want to live with Mom if you divorce . I want to stay with you ! Elijah didnt answer right away . Instead , he snapped his laptop shut with a definitive click . Finish your drink and go to bed . Were ignoring your mother for now , Elijah instructed firmly . Ignoring her ? Bobby asked , his voice tinged with confusion . Elijah sighed , frustration leaking into his tone as he muttered , The more you indulge a womans tantrums , the worse they get . Leaning back in his chair , he glanced toward the door , his irritation barely contained . Lets see how long she keeps this up . 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