No Ads Chapter 49 Chapter 49 The room fell into an uncomfortable silence . Freya was internally screaming , her mind racing with a thousand thoughts , unsure of what to say . Elijah broke the tension . Shall we sit and talk ? Freya realized her presence was no longer appropriate . Ill grab a table over there. Willow nodded , but a fire was burning inside her , though it was mostly overshadowed by a deep sense of helplessness . She had thought getting a divorce would be straightforward , but clearly , things were anything but simple . She sat down across from Elijah He handed her the menu . Lets order something and talk while we eat . Im starving , he said with a half smile . Willow had no appetite . She picked a couple of dishes randomly and handed the menu back . Elijah glanced through it , added a few more items , and circled some dishes for Bobby . These are for the kid . Set them up at a separate table for him . Of course , sir . Elijah patted Bobbys back . Co pick a spot you like . Bobby hesitated , clearly wanting to sit next to his mom , but since his parents had some serious stuff to talk about , he settled for a table a little further away . Elijah poured Willow a glass of water . Ive been thinking . My moms old fashioned , but some of the things she said actually make sense . Divorcing me isnt good for Bobby . Hes been with you all these years . If you hand him over to someone else , even if youre okay with it . Willow looked at Bobby , just in time to catch him sneaking a glance at her . He quickly turned his head , pretending to be interested in the view , waiting until her eyes moved away to sneak another look . He doesnt want me to be his mom anymore , Willow said flatly . A flicker of discomfort passed across Elijahs face , and he awkwardly chuckled .. Elijahs face flushed with embarrassment . Hes just a kid . Are you really going to hold that against him ? Willow took a deep breath . Just because Im his mother , does that mean its my job to always forgive , always be patient , always love ? Is that something I should just accept without question ? Elijah blinked , caught off guard . Willow continued , her voice steady but filled with emotion . So Im supposed to put my feelings aside ! To sacrifice everything , even when Im miserable ? Is that what it means to be a mother ? My worth is just in raising him , in being accepted by you and the kid ? 1/3 Chapter 49 Elijahs jaw clenched . Thats not what I meant …. * 93 % Well , what did you mean ? Willows voice was sharp now . If Bobby says he doesnt want a divorce , does that mean I should just stay and keep being miserable , letting you and your whole family walk all over me ? She stared directly at him , the question hanging in the air . How much more do you need to torment me before its enough ? Elijahs eyes flashed with something like panic , and he let out a nervous laugh . Willow , youre overreacting . Alright , lets drop the kid for a second , lets talk about you . Whats your plan if you divorce me ? Do you think youre going to have some fairy tale ending ? Youre a divorced woman with a kid . Whos gonna want you ? Willows face remained unreadable . I dont need anyone to want me , she said simply . I dont need your approval , or anyone elses Elijah was caught off guard , unable to come up with a response . What about that driver … ? he asked , trying to steer the conversation . Hes just giving me a ride home , Willow said , her voice cold . Elijahs heart sank . So , youre just … I just dont want to be with you anymore . The bluntness of her answer hit Elijah like a punch No , you … now ? you used to love me so much . You went through so much to have Bobby . Why are you blaming me for everything Willow stared at him , feeling a deep sense of helplessness . She couldnt get through to him . He suddenly reached for her hand on the table , but she quickly pulled it away . 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