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She watched the clink of crystal and the glitter of gowns , watched the man downstairs pour every ounce of patience and tenderness into the girl who never stopped making scenes . Bella complained the cake was ugly , then griped that guests were " looking at her funny , " picking a new fight every few minutes . Alexander indulged every whim without exception - he even crouched to straighten the hem of her dress him . Someone glanced up and spottedce . " Mrs. Stone- That single address lit the fuse . they blurted , reflexively . Bella slammed down her glass , tears springing hot . " Alexander , you said it yourself . we haven ' t filed at the County Clerk's Office , but you love me . I'm your one and only . Why is she still being called ' Mrs. ' ? " Alexander moved to soothe her at once . " All right , all right . It's just a title = " " No ! You ' re lying to me ! " she cried . " Unless you announce it right here in front of everyone. No one calls her ' Mrs. ' again . 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Looking down at the glitter of broken glass floating in the water - and at the ruthless emptiness in Alexander's eyes - Grace felt the last of her hope shatter . She descended the stairs one step at a time , under a hundred looks - some pitying , some eager for spectacle and walked into the frigid pool . The first slice came instantly . Then another . Razor edges scored her skin , and blood fanned out in thin vermilion clouds . With every shard she lifted , another cut opened , pain drilling to the bone . After a while , the pain became far away . She moved like a machine . dive , grope , lift , bleed . No one knew how long it took . At last she found the final fragment . Soaked , shaking , her hands a mess of blood and ruined flesh , she hauled herself out and stood before Alexander and Bella like a figure forged from red . Alexander took in the sight without the faintest flicker . Then he turned to the guests and announced , cool and clear , " I trust everyone saw that . From today on , in this house , anyone calls her ' Mrs. ' is picking a fight with me . " He ground what was left of her dignity into the floor . Something in Grace died for good . who She turned , dragging her blood - wet body toward the front doors . Every step felt like walking on knife points . Chapter9 Download 42.86 % Every step felt like wading out of a years - deep swamp . Her phone rang as she crossed the threshold . It was the Northbridge County Clerk's Office . " Ms. Miller , your one - month divorce cooling - off period with Mr. Stone has expired . Are you able to come in today to finalize the registration ? " Grace stared at the number on her screen , then let out a low laugh . As she laughed , tears slipped free . " Yes . I can come now . " When the dark red booklet - the Divorce Decree - hit her palm , she felt light for the first time in years . On the drive back , she passed the Northbridge CityCenter MegaLEDs and made a decision . He hadn't wanted her to be " Mrs. Stone " ? Then she would oblige him - she would let the entire city know that Grace Miller and Alexander Stone had nothing to do with each other anymore . She pulled over at Apex AdWorks , paid top dollar , and bought a loop across every core - location screen for the next day's Citywide Public Notice Loop . The copy was blunt and simple . Official Notice . The marriage of Mr. Alexander Stone and Ms. Grace Miller was formally dissolved today . Effective immediately , each is free to marry as they please . Ms. Miller is now single - suitors welcome . With that done , she went back to Stonecrest , packed a single suitcase , booked the earliest international flight , and left without a backward glance . The plane lifted , cutting into the blue . Grace watched the city shrink beneath the clouds , and peace - quiet , steady settled in her chest . Whatever face Alexander wore when he discovered the city - wide announcement , she no longer cared . 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