Chapter 38; She would be free

"Yueyao?" Mr. Zhao's calm voice came through, low and slightly cautious. "Are you… Sure about this? Once the procedures are filed, it will be difficult to retract them if he contests."

"I'm sure," Yueyao whispered hoarsely, her voice trembling but resolute, "Please… just do it. Finalise it as quickly as possible. I want this done within the week if possible."

There was a pause on the other end. Finally, Mr. Zhao sighed.

"Very well. I will begin the process first thing tomorrow. Please… take care of yourself."

"Thank you," she whispered brokenly before ending the call.

She stared down at her phone, her tears dripping onto the cracked screen. For the first time in years, she felt a flicker of relief bloom faintly in her numb chest.

Freedom. It was close.

With her decision made, she opened her contacts again and scrolled down to a name she hadn't called in over three years. At such a moment, she needed help.

It was Fang Lin.