Chapter 27 Cutting All Ties Michelle was stunned . " I- " " Enough ! " Caleb cut her off , seething with rage . 11 min left Michelle lowered her head , her hair covering half her face . She quietly curved her lips into a smirk . But before she could say anything else , Caleb shoved her away . He snapped , " Caroline and I are still legally married . Don't just go along with whatever Anthony says . " She stared at him in disbelief , her voice trembling with hurt . " Are you in love with Caroline ? " " Of course not , " Caleb denied . " She's scheming . No way I could love her . " Michelle looked disappointed , though unclear why . Her emotions were obvious . Caroline wouldn't let her off easily . " Men say one thing , mean another , Ms. Adams . If he doesn't love me , why no divorce ? " Michelle froze . " What do you mean ? " " I gave him the divorce papers ages ago , and he won't sign , " 1/9 09:44 Chapter 27 Cutting All Ties 11 min left Caroline smiled , triumphant . " His act of hating me ? Just for show . If he despised me , I'd be gone . " " But look at you . No status , can't be seen , never in the picture . Who does he care about ? Who can't he stand ? He's sweet to you out of guilt over Matthew's death . " Michelle trembled , nails digging into her palms . Yet , she didn't even feel the pain . Caroline knew Michelle was furious . But to keep her innocent , act , Michelle had to swallow her pride . Michelle's misery delighted Caroline . " Why say these things ? " Michelle burst into tears , feeling wronged . Caleb frowned , and Anthony looked even more concerned , his eyes glued to her . Seeing their reactions , Caroline couldn't help but laugh . " Guilt doesn't last forever . One day , he'll toss you aside . " She grinned wickedly . " Oh , unless Matthew dies all over again . That might be enough to keep Caleb feeling guilty for the rest of his life . " " Caroline ! " Caleb snapped . " You want me to tear that mouth of yours apart ? " 2/9 09:44 11 min left Chapter 27 Cutting All Ties Mentioning Matthew was like hitting a nerve , especially as a curse . Michelle grabbed his sleeve , crying , " Caleb , is it true ? Do you care for me out of guilt , not love ? " His chest heaved as he answered , " No. Don't listen to her nonsense . " " Then why no divorce ? " Michelle pressed on . " Didn't you say you don't love her ? " Caleb's expression darkened . " I'll handle it . I do plan to get a divorce , just not right now . It's not the right time . " Michelle demanded , " Then when is the right time ? " Caroline clicked her tongue and gave her a pitying look . " Seriously ? You still don't get it ? He just doesn't want the divorce . " Michelle stumbled backward , muttering under her breath , " It's my fault … It's all my fault … I shouldn't have come . This is all on me … " Seeing her like that made Caleb's breath catch . He rushed toward her , but just as he reached out , she yanked her hand away and bolted without even looking back . 3/9 09:44 Chapter 27 Cutting All Ties Caleb's eyes went wide in panic . " Michelle ! " he shouted , rushing after her without a second thought . A moment later , Anthony followed suit as well . 11 min left Caroline crossed her arms , her voice icy as she called out with a smirk , " Mr. Garcia , are you chasing after Ms. Adams or my husband ? " A flicker of awkwardness crossed Anthony's face . Before he could say anything , she continued , " You and Caleb hate each other's guts . So , you've got no reason to chase after him . Or … are you worried about Michelle ? But didn't you say you liked me? Ugh , men really are all the same . " Anthony's smile faltered . Clearly embarrassed , he retracted his step and gave a half - hearted grin . " You misunderstood . I was just heading back to the office . I've got a meeting to catch , " he explained . " Uh , " she replied . She didn't bother exposing his lie . Late at night , and he's talking about meetings ? Please . What a joke . 4/9 09:44 Chapter 27 Cutting All Ties 11 min left Then , Anthony drove off , ignoring the drama at the gate - failed suicide attempt , a knight in shining armor , all of it . And Caroline couldn't be bothered either . Michelle really went full drama - crying , screaming , and now throwing herself into traffic . Too bad Caleb managed to stop her before a car could . Caroline had seen this kind of stunt way too many times to be moved . So , she just walked past the two of them without even looking . But Caleb barked , " Stop right there ! " Caroline kept walking , and that only pissed him off more . " Caroline , are you deaf ? I told you to stop ! " he shouted . She clicked her tongue and slowly turned around . " Oh , excuse me . You didn't say who you were talking to , so I assumed you meant the dog on the street . " Caleb's face went darker , nearly black with rage . She's completely lost it ! What the hell happened to her in just a few days ? 5/9 09:44 Chapter 27 Cutting All Ties . 11 min left " Edwin's coming with the papers , " Caleb barked . " Sign them and get out . And here's a heads up . Once you leave Martin Manor , you're on your own . Live or die ? Nobody's gonna give a damn ! " Caroline's eyes lit up , realizing the little provocation had worked after all . " Oh , please , " she scoffed . " Like you ever cared if I lived or died anyway . " " Unbelievable ! " Caleb choked out , furious . Right as Edwin showed up , Caleb carried Michelle into the car . Then , he turned around and smacked the divorce agreement against Caroline . " Happy now ? You got what you wanted ! " Caroline thought of every heartbreak to stop herself from laughing . Out of habit , she flipped through the contract , but the more she read , the more her brows furrowed . " This isn't the version I drafted , " she said . Caleb's voice was icy . " My grandfather gave you enough as an engagement gift. I'm not asking for it back . As for the asset split ? 6/9 09:44 Chapter 27 Cutting All Ties Don't dream about it . You're not getting a cent . " 11 min left Caroline laughed , more in disbelief . " All I asked for was two million dollars . Can't even give me that ? " Caleb replied flatly , " You're not even worth two hundred dollars . " Even though Caroline had faced his cruelty before , those words cut deep , stealing her breath . After all this ? Running around for him , swallowing every insult , and working myself to the bone ? And now I'm not even worth it ? Just … wow . Caroline still stood there gripping the agreement in silence . Yet , Caleb had already turned and gotten into the car , ordering Edwin to drive to the nearest hospital . After Caleb left , she picked up her phone and took several photos of the contract , sending them one by one to her pinned chat on WhatsApp . *** By nightfall , after the IV drip , Michelle finally calmed down . Caleb had stayed by her bedside the entire time . He hadn't said a word , but just having him there was enough to settle her 7/9 09:44 Chapter 27 Cutting All Ties 11 min left nerves . He only left once she'd fallen asleep . When Caleb stepped out , Edwin walked over . " Mr. Martin , the legal team reviewed the divorce papers . If Ms. Warren sues , she might win . " Caleb exhaled deeply . " She won't . " Edwin couldn't tell if he meant she wouldn't sue or divorce . Yet , he just kept quiet , not daring to ask . Then , Caleb looked back at the sleeping Michelle , his mind a total mess . *** Caroline stayed up too late the night before , so she slept in till noon . After a quick wash , she headed out . In the VIP hospital room , Caleb looked pleased to see her . His face was cold . " What are you doing here ? " Caroline couldn't care less . If not for the divorce , did he think I'd waste time on his deadpan face or that phony Michelle ? 8/9 09:44 Chapter 27 Cutting All Ties 11 min left " I've signed it . Let's go to the courthouse now , " Caroline said . " You signed it ? " Caleb asked . Caroline snorted , " Yeah . Just like you wanted . I'm walking away with nothing and will be cutting all ties with you . Happy now ? " Caleb flipped to the last page , and sure enough , her name was there . For a moment , it felt like something gripped his heart in a tight fist . Every breath he took came with a dull , squeezing ache . Write your comment Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!