Caden Took the Bait
Caden felt an overwhelming sense of relief at Elara’s apparent compliance. Her agreeable attitude made the whole settlement process seem painless.
“I’m glad we can be civil about this,” he remarked, confident the worst was behind them.
Encouraged, he began making concrete plans, expecting a smooth and swift conclusion to their split.
The thought of an uncomplicated divorce reassured him. He remained blissfully unaware of the storm Elara was quietly orchestrating behind the scenes.
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