Chapter 232

The car door clicked shut as Wendy started walking toward the minivan. James shot a sharp glance at Liam in the driver's seat before falling in step behind her. Before reaching the minivan, Wendy stopped and turned to face him. "Let's talk here." He frowned slightly. "What do you want to talk about?" "Divorce," she said without hesitation. "Uncontrollable circumstances were delaying it before this. But now that I'm awake, shouldn't we reconsider?" James' breath hitched. When he saw her cold and calm expression, his chest tightened painfully, as if someone had stabbed his heart with a knife. Her face showed no sign of bluffing. Wendy held his gaze steady. "Let's set it for tomorrow. I hope you won't chicken out." The situation was firmly in her control. James suddenly felt the power dynamic shift. His usual condescending look changed as they were on equal standing, until gradually, he found himself looking up at her. He had always thought Wendy was just throwing a tantrum. Even