Chapter 7 Cutting You Loose T +25 BONUS Kelly's POV I slowly turned around and I'm certain I paled when I saw two people standing a few meters away from us . From the corner of my eyes , I saw Pierce still on the floor , looking at the newcomers with a shocked face . " G - Grams … " I mumbled as I felt my throat dry . ** She shook her head as she laughed nervously . " I must be hearing things . How's everyone ? I missed all of you , so we paid a visit . " " Grams … " Pierce pulled himself up and walked towards his grandmother . ་་་ ་་་ ་་་ ཆད་ ག t ་ དང་ དག་ ད་ པ་ She was the one who raised him so he loved her and respected her so much . I cupped my mouth when Grams ignored Pierce and looked away . I took a deep breath and gathered all my courage to speak again … " Grams , I'm sorry .. She looked at me with tears in her eyes , " D - Did my grandson hurt you , Kelly ? " I shook my head , " No , Grams . He's the sweetest . I - I just … I just feel like I need to let him go because we're not really meant for each other . " " Kelly … " I heard Mrs. Anderson sobbing . Grams shook her head and caressed her cheek . Grandpa immediately joined her and supported her as she almost lost her balance . 27 = 15113 ] I felt my heart almost stop beating because of what happened . However , I remained in my place as I watched Pierce try to help his grandma . She slowly nodded and smiled bitterly . " I want you two to end up together because I know you will take care of each other and love each other more than anyone . I - I'm situation . I - I just thought … " your intention , that's 邊 you have a for putt deeper connection . I you in a complicated " Grams … " I rushed to her and held her hands . I shook my head and smiled at her . " I know … why we tried it . We gave it a try , grams but we didn't work . I'm sorry . " We I'm sorry for lying , grams . I don't wanna hurt you because you're like a real grandmother to me The dinner didn't end well . Mr. Anderson walked out after Grams ' emotional breakdown . She cried and asked for forgiveness for putting me in this situation but it's not her fault because even if she threatened me to marry her grandson , without my feelings for him , I wouldn't have married him . " Kelly … " I stopped in my tracks after Pierce called my name , almost a whisper . We're now home and I couldn't face him . The conversation with his family didn't really end well . Even if Grams said it's okay to choose myself , I know I'm hurting her inside . I know she's brokenhearted . " Did you … mean what you said ? " His voice sounds tired and lifeless . I pressed my lips together and tightened my grip on my pouch . Heaving a sigh , I slowly turned to face him . He was looking straight into my eyes as if he was actually waiting for me to look at him . " I mean everything I said , Pierce , " He swallowed hard . There was something in his eyes . Confusion , pain , and thankfulness . I don't know why he's being like this but I'm not doing this just for him . I'm doing this for me too . I want a complete family for my baby , but I'm not gonna 1/3 Chapter 7 Cutting You Loose settle for the small things he can offer . I love him , but I will love my baby more . " Kels , you're not drifting apart because of this , right ? " My forehead creased . He expects me to stick to him even after all of these ? He's selfish . " Kels … " " Pierce , I'm tired . Let's talk tomorrow . " +25 BONUS www He sighed and slowly nodded . He walked towards me and planted a kiss on my my heart wrenching . forehead . I squeezed my eyes closed as I felt I'm gonna miss this . I'm gonna miss everything about him . His care , his love , his smile , his laugh , everything . God ! If only could stay with him . " Good night , Kels . ' I opened my eyes and nodded at him . I turned my back and went upstairs . He was following me and I felt his stares as walked towards the guest room . I guess this is our fate . We are just meant to be best friends and will never go beyond that . I didn't sleep well . I kept on thinking about Grams , about Pierce's parents , and even about my baby . I felt so sick when I woke up . I quickly ran to the bathroom and puked . I groaned as I felt the bitter taste of the liquid I spit . After washing my mouth , I immediately took all my clothes off so I could bathe when the door suddenly opened and Pierce entered with a worried face . " Kelly ! " My eyes widened as I looked at him . I couldn't move . I couldn't even cover my n * ked body . My cheeks heated even when he had already seen my body multiple times . His lips parted when he realized he was standing before my n * ked body . He immediately turned around and c multiple times . He's panicking and his neck is reddening . " A - Are you okay ? I heard you vomiting . Are you not feeling well ? " I swallowed hard and took a deep breath . I grabbed a bathrobe and answered … " I'm fine . You can turn around He faced me and examined my whole body . His face looked so worried as his hand fled to my forehead . " You seemed fine , " he said , almost a whisper . I gave him a small smile . " I'm fine . " now . " He clenched his jaws and massaged the bridge of his nose as he whispered " d * mn , you didn't eat properly last night . I'm sorry . " " Can you order us some food , please ? I'm famished . " He was quick to nod . " What do you want ? " " Just …. pasta . " " Okay . " He caressed my arm and cheek before he turned his back and left . My shoulders dropped as I watched him gently close the door . His feelings never changed . He still sees me as his best friend . My phone rang as soon as I stepped out of the bathroom . The family lawyer of the Anderson family is the one calling . I immediately answered the call … " Hello , attorney . " Chapter 7 Cutting You Loose +25 BONUS an [ Mrs. Anderson , I'm on my way to your house now . I have the document with me . ] I nodded as I stared at my own reflection in the mirror. " Thank you , attorney . We'll be waiting . " When I went downstairs , Pierce was already preparing the table for our breakfast . I suddenly felt starving as soon as my eyes landed on the pasta . However , someone rang the bell . I went straight to the door and was welcomed by Attorney Wade Morgan . " Good morning , Mrs. Anderson . " I smiled at him . " Good morning , Attorney . Come in . " " Who's there , Kelly ? " Pierce appeared behind me even before Attorney Morgan stepped his foot inside the house . Pierce's lips parted after he saw the person standing in front of us . " Good morning , Mr. Anderson . " Pierce looked at me so I gave him 2 smile . " He's here to deliver and process our divorce papers . " Pierce didn't answer . We ate our breakfast and only me and Attorney Morgan were talking . Pierce is strangely silent but I feel like it's because he's worried about his grandmother . Our breakfast ended in a deafening silence and when it was time to sign the divorce papers , I felt suffocated . I stared at the piece of paper that would completely end my relationship with my husband . Now , I'm getting back to just being his best friend but I don't think I'd be okay with that . After all of these , I think it's better for me to slowly exit his life . So I can focus on my own . So I can take care of myself . I won't deny that he made me so happy during those three years of being married to him . But I know it's only my moments . Now , it's time to end this false happiness . stolen Taking a deep breath , I signed my name on the divorce paper .