The 99th Divorce

“OK. I’m at the hospital. Just come to the hospital.” After Shen Luo’an finished his sentence, he quickly added, “The hospital that you came to previously.”

With that, he disconnected the call. Ye Youyou laughed bitterly. The hospital that she went to previously was the hospital that Guan Queye was at.

His meaning couldn’t be any clearer. Shen Luo’an was now with Guan Queye.

Ye Youyou took a taxi to the hospital. Based on memory, she made her way to the hospital ward.

Guan Queye was seated in a wheelchair. Her hands were holding a beautiful flowy white wedding dress. There was a blissful smile on her face as she said, “Mommy, do you think I’ll look pretty in this wedding gown?”

The wedding gown was huge. Exaggeratedly beautiful diamond inlays sparkled brightly on the surface, giving the dress a heavy presence.

Guan Queye held the dress up against her body. She looked at the garment sweetly and broke out in a wide, dazzling grin. “Luo’an bought this wedding gown for me. I love it so much!”

Ye Tian gazed at Guan Queye warmly. She took the gown from Guan Queye’s hands and held it up against her body. She looked her up and down and replied, “When Luo’an comes back, Mommy will help you change into it. We’ll wear it for Luo’an.”

A dull ache began to throb in Ye Youyou’s heart. Her steps stopped at the door to the ward. She gazed inside as her own biological mother smiled warmly to another girl. Her heart grew numb.

Hasn’t this been the case all these years? This scene isn’t any different from the past.

The sound of leather shoes sounded behind her. It was the sound of calm and steady footsteps.

Ye Youyou turned her head. She came face to face with the man whose looks were so familiar to her that they were etched in her mind.

Shen Luo’an looked much wearier than when she last saw him. His cheeks were sunken. The shadows under his eyes were prominent. His lips had a greenish hue to them that made him look exhausted.

He must have had a hard time over the past few days. Is it because of Shen Manting? Or, is it because of Guan Queye? Or, is it because of me?

At that last thought, Ye Youyou burst out laughing.

Shen Luo’an looked at her and remarked, “You’re here?”

The corners of Ye Youyou’s mouth turned up in a smile. She looked at Shen Luo’an and she said, “Cut to the chase. When can we sign the documents? I’m a busy person.”

Shen Luo’an looked at her with an unfathomable expression. He looked away and turned his gaze to the ward.

Guan Queye and Ye Tian were both looking over. They had evidently noticed their presence.

Guan Queye waved over at Shen Luo’an with a sweet smile and called out, “Luo’an!”

Shen Luo’an smiled warmly toward her and replied, “Now. After the divorce, you’ll be free of me.”

His eyes were looking at Guan Queye, but the words were meant for Ye Youyou.

Ye Youyou’s heart skipped a beat. She suddenly recalled the question that Shen Luo’an had said over the phone, “You’re that eager for it?”

When they reached the Bureau of Civil Affairs, Ye Youyou retrieved her marriage certificate that she had once treasured. When it was swapped for the divorce certificate, there was no reaction in her heart. It was almost as if this was what should have been all along.

She left the Bureau of Civil Affairs together with Shen Luo’an. He was in a horrible emotional state.

Upon exiting, he lit up a cigarette in frustration. Shen Luo’an had originally disliked smoking.

When she saw Shen Luo’an’s demeanor as he smoked, the first thought that came to Ye Youyou’s mind was of Li Jinnan. In her opinion, Li Jinnan was the best looking guy while smoking that she had laid her eyes on.

Shen Luo’an realized that she was in a daze. Annoyance flashed across his eyes. He took a step forward and grabbed her arm.

Ye Youyou was shocked and stared at him helplessly.