Chapter 252 Emotional Whiplash

The smile at William's lips hadn't even had time to form before Jeanette explained, "My ID was taken by the robbers. If the police get it back, that's great. If they don't, I'll have to replace everything. We can't finalize the divorce for now." It was like a bucket of cold water poured straight over him. The warmth in his chest went cold in an instant. The curve of his lips flattened. So that was it? Just for that reason? Nothing else? William waited a few seconds, but no other reason came. The rise and crash of his emotions made him give a bitter laugh. "Alright. I understand." Jeanette glanced at him. William looked like he was in a terrible mood. The faint light in his eyes vanished, replaced by something dark and heavy. She didn't say anything more. She focused on getting her scrapes treated and waited for news from the police. ... Meanwhile, when the police finally found Ingram, the abductors were already gone. Ingram had been tied up. He looked wrecked. His clothes were