When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 1886 The Day After Tomorrow

"It's precisely because I'm not getting any younger that I refuse to waste any more of my time on you!" Elena enunciated.

After she had finished speaking, she rose and retreated to the guestroom to rest.

Wren stood alone in his spot, staring at Elena's departing figure, unable to believe what had happened.

He was a carefree man. He believed that since Elena didn't divorce him after being married for so many decades, she must've brought it up at that moment because of Niel's inheritance. Wren figured things would be fine after a few days. The following day, the funeral proceedings for Niel went on as usual.

Cecilia's friends also came to pay their respects.

"My condolences," Meredith said.

Cecilia nodded.

Gradually, more people started to come over.

Unlike the somber atmosphere over at Cecilia's end, Miranda was all smiles. She

was discussing Niel's last wishes with some people.

Wren and Elena, on the other hand, remained friendly in appearance but were estranged at heart.

Niel's funeral lasted for three days and three nights, followed by the burial.

Elena announced to Cecilia, Nathaniel, and Nicholas, "I've decided to divorce your dad."

The entire family was taken aback, each one of them in sheer disbelief.

Wren's expression was rather grim. He had initially planned to resume his carefree travels right after Niel's funeral.

He never anticipated that Elena would propose a divorce.

He had assumed that when Elena mentioned divorce before, she was just joking. "Are you sure you want to mention a divorce in front of our children?" Wren asked. "That's right." Elena nodded solemnly. "I've thought this through. I don't need a husband who's never around. Let's get a divorce today."

Elena was informing everyone about her intention to divorce, not seeking her children's approval.

Wren was temperamental, too. Without hesitation, he agreed, and the two of them proceeded to handle their divorce.

Neither of their two sons tried to persuade them.

They were adults. Moreover, they were elders, and they had the right to make decisions about their marriage.

When Cecilia and Nathaniel were on their way back, she couldn't help but lament

in the car, "I didn't expect Mom to suddenly bring up divorce."

Nathaniel firmly held her hand. "We must stay together."

Cecilia was momentarily taken aback before turning around to look at him.noveldrama

A determined look was etched on Nathaniel's face.

Choked up, Cecilia nodded heavily in agreement. "Okay."

Nathaniel then asked, "So, when are we getting married?"

"What?" Cecilia was stunned.

Nathaniel turned back to look at her intensely. "Have you forgotten that we've already filed for divorce? We haven't even gotten our marriage certificate yet."

He was constantly preoccupied with this matter in his heart, but unfortunately, Cecilia had been swamped. She had been spending time daily with Queenie and was never free.

Only then did Cecilia remember this matter. “Let's do it in a couple of days."

"In a couple of days, so it's the day after tomorrow?" Nathaniel persistently inquired.

Originally, Cecilia intended to tease him a bit, but he didn't expect Nathaniel to take it so seriously, insisting on knowing the exact day.

Reflecting on her journey with Nathaniel, she couldn't help but acknowledge how difficult it had been for them to be where they were. She nodded with all

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seriousness.. "All right. The day after tomorrow it is."

Only then did Nathaniel feel contented.

Meanwhile, Nicholas found himself alone, lingering in the vast residence.

He lit a cigarette, but before he could take more than a few puffs, he was seized by a violent coughing fit.

Right then, Robert approached him.

"Nicholas, what about our agreed collaboration? When will you take action against Nathaniel?"

Robert had successfully inherited all of the estate from Niel. He began setting his sights on the company and various projects under Nathaniel's control.

Nicholas snuffed out the cigarette he was holding. "The sooner, the better."

"Good, good! You truly live up to my expectations!" Robert exclaimed joyfully.

Inscrutable emotions swirled within Nicholas' eyes.