When Lawyer Zhang passed the signed divorce agreement to Fu Shinian for his review, he glanced at it and asked:
"Did she cry?"
Lawyer Zhang affirmed:
"Yes, she hesitated for a long time, but she eventually signed the document. Anyone could see Mrs. Fu's reluctance."
Qiao Yu and Ji Nanfeng sat on the sofa, exchanging glances without saying a word.
Fu Shinian looked at the agreement silently for a while and then handed it back to Lawyer Zhang:
"Please take care of the matters at the Civil Affairs Bureau as well."
"Understood."
After Lawyer Zhang left, neither Qiao Yu nor Ji Nanfeng wanted to say more. What was the use of speaking now? The marriage was dissolved, and even if there were bitter reasons, even if there was reluctance, the end had come. One could see Fu Shinian's despondency, but the path was his own choosing. If he wanted Su Mu to live, he would have to die himself.
Ji Nanfeng, who couldn't stand oppressive atmospheres, rose from the sofa: