Chapter 3772
Erika suggested, “Let’s sign the divorce papers first, then handle the formalities. Where are you? I’ll bring the papers to you.”
Marco replied, “I’m at the hospital. Bring the kids so they can visit their grandpa. It’ll lift his spirits.”
“Alright,” she agreed.
Both Marco and Erika were ready to move on. Given everything that had happened—the passing of his mother and his father’s hospitalization—Erika’s bitterness had faded, and she just wanted to start anew.
She was middle-aged, the kids were grown, and she looked forward to living life on her own terms.
As for finding love again, she was uncertain. If the right person came along, she would consider it, but for now, she was content with the idea of being independent and happy.
Just thinking about her future brought a smile to her face.
After the call ended, Holden asked Marco, “Was that your wife?”
“Yes,” Marco replied. “She wants to know when we can finalize the divorce.”
Both father and son fell silent.
After a while, Holden sighed, “I didn’t set a good example for you. Your wife was once devoted to you, raising your kids and taking care of the family, but I ruined that. I never taught you any better.”
Holden wanted to scold Marco, but he knew he was guilty of the same mistakes.
As men, after many years of marriage, they often sought new excitement instead of appreciating their wives.
They didn’t consider divorce because their affairs were just temporary thrills. As long as their wives overlooked them, the marriage could continue.
Marco reflected, “When Shiloh died, Erika completely gave up on me. That night, I was too focused on protecting Shiloh and didn’t consider…
Erika’s feelings were complicated. “If I had done things differently, maybe the outcome would have been better.” He realized that he had prioritized Shiloh, leaving Erika feeling betrayed after years of loyalty. Marco had grown disinterested in Erika, increasingly drawn to younger women, and began to see her as less appealing. Despite her efforts to maintain their bond, he became more distant. Erika had tolerated his behavior for the sake of their children and the connections between their families. However, when he chose Shiloh over her, it became unbearable, prompting her to end the marriage. Now, with their family in disarray, divorce seemed to be the best option for everyone, especially the kids.