Chapter 47 The air between them was heavy with silence . Willow broke it first . Dont tell your mom this time . Just say it didnt work out . If we keep it from her , there shouldnt be any Elijahs expression darkened , his chest rising and falling sharply Enough Willow , lost in her own thoughts , didnt notice Elijahs growing frustration . Til clear some time tomorrow about an hour . Make sure you have all the documents ready . You should have- I said enough ! Elijah snapped , cutting her off . Willow shot him a confused look . Is he annoyed ? Fed up with me talking ? Elijah had always found her nagging irritating- From his youth , Elijah had been a smoker and drinker . Concerned for his health , Willow often reminded him to cut back . even hiding his cigarettes and alcohol . Elijah would demand she return them , and Willow would either play dumb , act coy , or charm her way out of it . After Bobby was born , the house had to be smoke free for the babys sake . Willow would scold him , and Elijah would get annoyed . Once , during a struggle over a hidden pack of cigarettes , Willow had fallen and nearly miscarried . After that , she stopped pushing him . The moment he showed irritation , shed back off . Now was no different . She just changed the subject . Hows your health ? Elijah smirked bitterly . You still remember I came from the hospital ? Sorry . Willow responded , not really paying attention . Get some rest . Ill see you tomorrow . Willow slid into her car and drove off without a second glance . Elijah stood still , staring at the direction her car had gone , still lost in thought , until the sound of his phone ringing snapped him back to reality. Coopers voice came through . Finally ! I was starting to think Sandra had kidnapped you ! So ! Did you ge done ? No. Missed the window ! Yeah What now ? Elijah fell into a long silence . Cooper waited on the other end , sensing something wasnt right . Finally , Elijah spoke , his voice uncertain . Willow … really seems to want a divorce . Chapter 47 Cooper was stunned . Isnt that obvious ? You didnt think she was just messing with you , did you Elijah didnt answer . His silence confirmed Coopers guess . Cooper sighed . Why would you think that ? Why ? Because all the other women whod left Elijah had come crawling back , unable to let go . Because Willow had loved him for so many years , even going so far as to have his child . Shed devoted herself to their family , serving him without complaint If she hasnt left all these years , why now ? Elijahs thoughts churned . Hasnt she sworn to never let go ? Declared her love over and over ? She even caused a scene at my office , and just now , she asked about my health . Isnt that love ? Isnt that attachment ? Didnt y think the same thing at first ? Elijah shot back . Shes pulled plenty of stunts over the years Cooper hesitated . Yeah , but that was at the start . Later , she made it pretty clear, didnt she Elijahs mind raced with memories of Willows cold , stone cold words . I think were done . Youre unhappy , Im unhappy , Bobbys unhappy . Theres no need to keep going Call me when youre dead . Elijah , Im not coming back . I really want a divorce . Youre free Every word felt like a dagger , and each time , Willow had been ice cold , telling him , I want a divorce . Elijah slammed the phone down in frustration . Coopers ears rang from the sound of the phone slamming against the receiver . What the hell , man ? Elijah drove home . As soon as he walked in , Bobby jumped off the couch and ran to him , his eyes darting behind Elijah , panic written all over his face . Elijah , already in a foul mood , brushed past him and headed straight for the liquor cabinet . He poured himself a drink and downed it in one go . What are you looking for ? Bobby hesitated , his voice trembling . Dad … did you and Mom … get divorced? Why do you care ? Didnt you want a new mom ? No , I just wanted an extra one . Is Mom not coming home ? Shes not coming back , Elijah said bluntly . She doesnt want you anymore . Bobbys face paled , his eyes filling with tears . No … thats not true … Moms just mad … Elijah exhaled heavily , his frustration mounting . He looked at Bobby for a moment , then set his glass down . So you dont want new mom anymore ? 2/3 K 93 % Chapter 17 Bobby stared at him , tears streaming down his face , but said nothing . Your mom and I are finalizing things tomorrow . If you dont want her to leave , youll have to tell her yourself With that , he turned and headed upstairs . Bobby , lost and confused , stood frozen for a long time before finally making his way to the master bedroom . He crawled . into bed beside Elijah , clutching his arm tightly . Elijah tried to shake him off . What are you doing ? I want to sleep with you Elijah closed his eyes , remaining silent . 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