“Once I get back, I will persuade Adrian to agree to the divorce. I won’t let it come to blows. But while I’m not around, I still hope you’ll think about it carefully again.”

Emma nodded in acquiescence.

She got up. “I’ll head out first then. I won’t disturb you any longer.”

Belinda hummed in acknowledgment.

Once Emma left, Belinda called Adrian. When he answered, she asked, “Where are you now, Adrian?”

“I’m at the office, Mom. What’s up?” he asked cautiously.

He was quite afraid of gettin