Thea hesitated for a moment and said, “You saved his daughter, and it is reasonable for you to ask for a reward. I don’t want to use divorce to threaten you. Two people should be together if they’re suitable and separate if they aren't. I think we aren’t suitable for each other.”

“Alright.”

James took a deep breath.

Although Thea said she did not want to use divorce as a threat, it was obvious what she meant by her words.

James was disappointed in the Callahans, and more so in Thea.

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