ati ) Bethany Thought Larry Would Finally Give In… Until He Dropped the Divorce Bomb!
The room was unusually quiet.
Bethany stood several feet away from Larry, watching him carefully.
For days, she had been convinced that Larry was slowly letting his guard down.
Every conversation. Every glance. Every moment they spent in the same room.
Bethany had interpreted them all as signs that maybe Larry still had feelings for her.
Tonight, she decided she was done waiting.
She took a slow step toward him.
Then another.
Larry noticed.
His expression immediately became serious.
Bethany… what are you doing?
Bethany stopped for a moment.
She gave him a small smile, trying to hide how nervous she was.
I just want to talk to you.
Larry shook his head.
Then talk from there.
Bethany looked at him.
She could hear the distance in his voice.
But instead of backing away, she stepped closer.
Why do you keep acting like I’m a stranger?
Larry stared at her.
Because you keep ignoring what I’ve already told you.
Bethany swallowed hard.
She had heard those words before.
But she didn’t want to accept them.
She took another step.
Larry immediately stepped backward.
Bethany, stop.
His voice was sharper this time.
Bethany looked hurt.
Maybe you’re just scared to admit how you really feel.
Larry let out a frustrated breath.
No.
He looked directly into her eyes.
I’m not scared.
Bethany’s expression changed.
She suddenly moved closer and tried to kiss him.
Larry quickly turned away and stepped back.
Don’t do that.
You’re crossing a line.
The words hit her harder than she expected.
She stared at him in disbelief.
Why are you treating me like this?
Larry remained silent.
I’m your wife.
Larry slowly looked at her.
And that doesn’t mean you can ignore my boundaries.
Bethany looked away.
Her confidence was beginning to disappear.
For a moment, she seemed like she wanted to say something.
But Larry spoke first.
You keep thinking that if you get close enough, I’m suddenly going to change my mind.
Bethany looked back at him.
But I’m not.
The room fell silent again.
Bethany’s eyes began to fill with emotion.
She had expected resistance.
She had expected Larry to push her away.
But she had never expected him to sound completely finished.
Then Larry’s expression suddenly changed.
He looked toward a nearby table.
Something was sitting there.
A thick stack of papers.
Bethany noticed where he was looking.
Her eyes followed his.
Larry walked toward the table.
Bethany watched him carefully.
What are you doing?
Larry picked up the papers.
He turned around.
Bethany immediately noticed the serious look on his face.
Larry…
She slowly stepped forward.
What is that?
Larry didn’t answer immediately.
He walked toward her.
The papers were still in his hand.
Your divorce papers.
Bethany froze.
For several seconds, she didn’t even move.
What?
Larry didn’t look away.
You’re giving me a divorce?
Larry nodded.
Yes.
Bethany stared at the papers.
Her hands slowly rose, but she hesitated before taking them.
You can’t be serious.
I am.
She finally took the papers.
Her fingers trembled as she looked down at the first page.
Bethany’s face went pale.
When did you decide this?
Larry looked exhausted.
A while ago.
Bethany looked up sharply.
A while ago?
I kept hoping things would change.
Bethany’s eyes filled with tears.
But every time I thought we could have a normal conversation, you pushed things further.
I was just trying to get you to love me again.
Larry’s expression softened for only a moment.
You can’t force someone to feel something.
Bethany looked down again.
She slowly turned through the papers.
There were signatures. Dates. Legal documents.
Everything suddenly felt real.
So that’s it?
Larry didn’t answer.
After everything we’ve been through… this is how you’re ending it?
You wanted an answer.
Now you have one.
Bethany’s lips trembled.
I thought you still cared.
Caring about someone doesn’t mean accepting everything they do.
Bethany looked at him through tear-filled eyes.
Larry turned away.
I’m done with this.
Bethany stood completely still.
Then Larry pointed toward the door.
Go stay with your daughter.
Bethany looked toward the door.
Then back at Larry.
You’re really sending me away?
I think it’s time.
She clutched the papers against her chest.
Her anger was beginning to replace her sadness.
You’re going to regret this.
Larry looked at her.
Maybe.
A long silence followed.
Then Larry turned away.
Bethany remained standing there.
She had walked into that room believing she could finally change Larry’s mind.
Instead, she was leaving with divorce papers in her hands.
She slowly walked toward the door.
Her hand reached for the handle.
But before she could open it, Larry spoke again.
Bethany.
She stopped.
Slowly, she turned around.
Larry was standing several feet behind her.
His expression was colder now.
You kept trying to get closer to me.
Bethany stared at him.
Now you finally know exactly where I stand.
Bethany didn’t respond.
She opened the door.
Then she walked outside.
Bethany stood on the porch.
Cold air hit her face.
She looked down at the divorce papers.
For the first time that night, the reality of what had happened truly sank in.
She had lost control of the situation.
But there was something Larry didn’t know.
Bethany wasn’t planning to simply accept what had happened.
She pulled out her phone.
Her thumb hovered over the screen.
She had one person she could call.
Her daughter.
Bethany finally pressed the call button.
The phone rang.
Once.
Twice.
Three times.
No answer.
Bethany frowned.
She tried again.
Still nothing.
Then suddenly, a message appeared on her screen.
Bethany’s eyes widened.
The message was from her daughter.
But the words were not what she expected.
Bethany slowly opened it.
She looked back toward Larry’s house.
Oh my God…
She quickly grabbed her bag and started walking away.
Bethany walked faster.
The divorce papers were still clutched tightly in her hand.
But now she wasn’t thinking about Larry.
She was thinking about the message.
She stopped beneath a streetlight and looked at the phone again.
Another notification appeared.
Bethany opened it.
Her face went completely still.
She immediately started calling her daughter again.
No answer.
She called a second time.
Nothing.
A third time.
Still nothing.
Please pick up…
Meanwhile, back inside the house, Larry stood alone in the living room.
He looked toward the door Bethany had just walked through.
For a moment, he seemed relieved.
But then his eyes moved toward the table.
Something was missing.
Larry’s expression changed.
He walked toward the table and looked down.
The stack of papers was gone.
Then he noticed something else.
Larry’s face tightened.
He slowly looked toward the door.
Bethany…
He immediately grabbed his phone.
But before he could make a call, his phone began ringing.
UNKNOWN NUMBER.
Larry stared at the screen.
The phone continued ringing.
He hesitated.
Then he answered.
Hello?
There was silence on the other end.
Larry’s expression became more serious.
Who is this?
Still nothing.
Then a voice finally spoke.
A voice Larry clearly recognized.
Larry… you need to find Bethany before she gets to her daughter’s house.
Larry stood completely frozen.
Why?
The call suddenly ended.
Larry stared at the phone.
Then he looked toward the front door.
And somewhere out there, Bethany was walking straight toward a secret that Larry had apparently been trying to keep hidden.
The question was…
TO BE CONTINUED…
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