My Blind Wife Wants Divorced

Chloe touched her face several times. There was an intense warmth spreading through her. Her heart also felt a different kind of excitement after Darren’s words. No, she hadn’t heard it for long, but it felt like she had heard Darren say it many times before.

Chloe wondered why she felt different when she was with Darren. Although she had enough worries and knew how Josh felt about her, compared to Darren, they were different. Somehow, Chloe preferred being close to Darren.

Chloe knew and understood that Josh was good. Since she met him for the first time, she had never felt anything strange or any negativity around Josh. He was so protective, caring, and genuine towards her. He was not only towards Chloe but also the same with her other friends.

“Why am I thinking about men?” Chloe grumbled while waving it off. She went back to her activities in the kitchen. There had been a significant pause earlier because her conversation with Darren had broadened her perspective on her new plan.

What Darren and Adrianna advised was true. She shouldn’t let her move to Beverly Hills lead to more uncertainty. She had to set clear goals, and there was one thing that she must do. She couldn’t rely solely on her remaining savings. Although the amount in her savings account was not small, daily expenses consumed a lot of money, right?

“Ma’am,” Peni called with surprise. She had been observing her employer since earlier-smiling, mumbling, then quietly laughing and blushing. It wasn’t a big deal for Peni, but she felt that Chloe was excessive this time. Was it because of the effect of Darren’s visit?

“Yes, Peni?” Chloe was a bit startled but quickly tried to brush it off. She replaced it with a sweet smile, albeit a bit awkward. “What is it?”

“Today, I want to go shopping,” Peni said. She had wanted to mention it earlier, but since her employer was engrossed in friendly conversation with Darren, she hesitated to interrupt. “Do you want me to buy anything for you?”

Chloe thought for a moment. There was nothing she needed to buy because she had entrusted everything to Peni. Tia would be with Peni. “I’ll just come along. Drop me off at the coffee shop.”

Peni nodded quickly, then let Chloe go up to her room. She would use this time to check the shopping list and what groceries she needed to buy.

The driver was ready to take them, and the journey didn’t take long to reach the destination. Chloe was the first to get off because she didn’t want to go shopping. She entrusted the household matters in her old house to Peni. Her assistant was always reliable. Oh, and not to forget Tia, skilled in the kitchen.

Her phone rang just as she entered the coffee shop. This made Chloe step aside to see who was calling her this afternoon. Choosing not to block the way, she glanced down to see the name displayed on the screen.

Mami Agatha.

Chloe furrowed her brow. Suddenly, worry filled her heart. She was afraid that the kind-hearted middle-aged woman would experience a relapse of her illness.

“Yes, Ma?” she asked quickly.

“How are you, Chloe?” Agatha asked cheerfully.

This made Chloe sigh with relief. At least from her tone of voice, it sounded like Agatha Theodore was doing fine. At least her worries vanished instantly. “I’m fine, Ma. How about you?”

“Thank God, Mama and Papa are fine. We’re all healthy here.”

Chloe’s smile widened. “Ma, let me sit down first, okay? I’ll order coffee and snacks. I’m at the coffee shop in Mid Plaza.”

“No wonder it’s a bit crowded there. Mama thought you weren’t at home.”

Chloe chuckled. “Just trying to get some fresh air, Ma.”

“That’s right. It would help if you went out. Look for new inspiration there.”© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

“You know me well, Mama.” Chloe headed towards the cashier’s table. She ordered what she liked here. Not coffee, as Chloe didn’t particularly enjoy the taste, but she could accept and enjoy the aroma. She chose a strawberry float with whipped cream and a slice of red velvet.

“Of course,” Agatha laughed on the other end. “By the way, Chloe, have you decided what you want to do in the future?”

After placing her order and making the payment, Chloe quickly scanned the surroundings and found a quiet corner. Her smile disappeared as she saw the perfect spot. Not only could she freely talk with Agatha, knowing that their conversation would not be cut short, but she could also reflect on what she needed to do next.

“There are a few things I want to do, Ma. But I’m still not entirely sure what,” she replied.

“In New York City, right?” Agatha confirmed.

Chloe hesitated for a moment. “Seems not, Ma. Yesterday, I went to Bandung to survey some places, and it seems like there’s something suitable there. I also discussed it with Adrianna and some friends.”

There was a faint sigh audible from Agatha. “Are you sure?”

Chloe couldn’t deceive herself for too long. She did need to distance herself from New York City. Start her new life without any shadows, including Agatha. Chloe knew Agatha genuinely cared for her, but there would always be conflicts within the Grisham family if she stayed there, especially concerning her relationship with Ester and Leonel.

Enough was enough. More than enough.

“Yes, Ma.”

Agatha remained silent for a while before speaking again, “Although I’m not happy about it, it wouldn’t be fair to keep you here against your will. I understand why you want to distance yourself.”

“Yes, Ma.” Chloe couldn’t find any other words to say at the moment. “You can visit later. You can refresh yourself here, right, Ma?”

Agatha chuckled. “Yes, Chloe. I hope you won’t mind if I visit, okay?”

“Oh, Mom, you shouldn’t say that. Chloe always keeps the door wide open for you.”

The conversation continued with joyful topics. Until…

Ester? With Josh?

“Chloe?” Agatha called. “Are you… okay?”

Chloe blinked slowly. “Yes, Ma. Oh, yes, Ma. Let’s continue tomorrow, okay?”

“Oh, right, you’re correct.” Agatha chuckled, realizing that their conversation had been distracting her. “I’ll end it here, my dear. If I have time to visit over the weekend, I’ll come to your house, okay?”

“Let me know, Ma. So I can cook delicious meals for you.”

Ah, If only Chloe were still Agatha’s daughter-in-law. Indeed, the warmth she felt would be so different from what Agatha felt now.

It didn’t take long for the call to end, with Chloe hurriedly following the two of them. She could still see their backs.

Her head was filled with many questions, especially about their meeting. Ah… But Ester was a fashion model, a public figure, while Josh was a young entrepreneur. Maybe they were just talking about business.

Could be.

But… Chloe’s steps couldn’t be stopped just like that. She kept a safe distance and followed them until they entered a relatively quiet Japanese restaurant. Chloe assessed the situation, trying to find a way to be near them as an ordinary visitor.

Somehow, her intuition told her this meeting wasn’t just between a client and a business associate.

They sat at a table in a corner, not frequented by many other customers. Chloe was slightly confused but eventually found a suitable spot that fulfilled her desires. The distance was safe enough, and she could eavesdrop on their conversation.

“You’ve gone too far, Ester!” Josh snapped harshly. “You know what? I still have to meet Robby Grisham to discuss other plans.” Josh couldn’t understand Ester’s escalating behavior.

He had paved the way so smoothly for her to achieve her goals, but why was she still causing trouble?

“I feel strange, Josh.” Ester didn’t care about Josh’s anger. She was preoccupied with something else.

“What’s strange?” Josh repeatedly glanced at the watch on his right wrist. “Hurry up, and I don’t have much time. Can’t you meet me tomorrow?”

“If meeting you were as easy as hearing your words just now!” Ester retorted sarcastically. “Emir always says you’re busy with many meetings.”

“I am!”

Ester looked at Josh with a displeased expression. She leaned closer to whisper, making Chloe, who was eavesdropping, frustrated as she couldn’t hear the snake-like woman’s words.

But… One thing made Chloe shudder suddenly: Josh’s words.

“Don’t you forget? I’m the one who made it possible for you to be by Leonel’s side. Don’t let me forcefully revoke everything I’ve given. I still have my limits. Take care of yourself before you get too caught up in your rotten plans.”

Ester scoffed, “Me? Rotten? What’s the difference between you and me, Josh? All the help I received to get Leonel came from you. All those news articles were sourced from you, right? If I tell Chloe the truth, what will she do?”