Veronica received the divorce papers, the original documents. She called Akash, but he didn’t even answer.

This made her both angry and sad.

She continued to call his number.

Around the fortieth time, Akash answered but didn’t say anything.

“This divorce thing is a joke, Akash. I was just trying to see how far you’ll go,” Veronica said. “I’m shocked that you really want a divorce.”

“You sent me the papers, and you say you’re shocked that I signed them?” Akash didn’t even sound upset or shocked