Chapter 0010 Serenas POV Serena , this is Sarah . Bill asked me to call you , Sarah says as I answer her call . Oh yeah ? What does he want ? I reply , my tone nonchalant Sarah , on the other end of the line , hesitates for a moment before responding , Im not sure , Serena . Maybe its best if you and Bill talk directly . He seems quite concerned , I think about it for a moment . Do I want to talk to Bill after Doris probably brainwashed him again ? But I really need these divorce papers signed , so I sigh and say , Fine , please put him on the line . I wait a few minutes before I hear Sarahs voice again . Okay , Im gonna be off the line so you two can talk . A faint beep indicates that Sarah has hung up . Where the hell are you , Serena ? Bills voice boorns through the phone , his tone a blend of frustration , anger , and concern . I scoff , convinced that hes losing his mind in a fit of rage . And why would I tell you that ? Ive already made it clear that I want to leave you , 1 retort Theres a long pause on Bills end . I follow up impatiently , Well ? Im gonna hang up now if youre not talking . Look , just come home ! Bill urges , frustration evident in his voice . Stop playing these stupid mind games . Your house isnt my home , Bill . Besides , I never felt welcome there , I respond calmly . I accepted the call because I want us to meet tomorrow so you can sign the divorce papers . H I hear Bill take a long , deep breath from the other line . Is that what you really want ? Yes , nothing else , I firmly respond . Theres silence on the line , but I know Bill is still there . Okay , I think I know what you really want , Serena . Its not just divorce , he says , his voice barely a whisper . Then , he hangs up . Bills cryptic comment leaves me puzzled . Funny , he never paid attention to me but now he claims to know what I truly want . 2 I arrive at Bills office , clutching the re printed divorce papers enclosed in an envelope . As I step into his office , I notice that he looks like he hasnt slept in days . His face is marked by dark circles under his eyes , and his normally sharp and well groomed appearance appears disheveled and weary . Looking good , I say sarcastically as I take in his tired appearance . Bill glares at me , but his gaze quickly shifts to the envelope Im holding . Bill motions to the envelope , saying , Lets get this over with . I hand it to him , I watch Bill as he reads the divorce papers , his brows furrowing in concentration . Why isnt the breakdown of the assets included ? Bill queries . Because I dont want your money , Bill , I reply proudly . Bill bursts into laughter . You serious ? Maybe youre just tricking me again . I shake my head . See , this is why Im leaving you . You think Im out to get you all the time . 17 Chapter 0010 +25 DONUS Theres a brief pause . Look , why hot just tell me what you want ? You want money ? Fine , I can give you $ 150 million right now . A job ? You can have an executive position at my company . Just stop with this divorce nonsense . Bills voice holds a hint of desperation . I chuckle softly . Youre not getting it , Bill Im not after your money or a job . I want none of that , I clarify , You can give all your money to Doris , for all I care . Doris ? What does she have to do with this ? Shes only my friend , Bill responds , his confusion evident . And if youre so eager to get divorced , then why havent you signed these papers yet ? he questions , pointing at the empty signature space . I reach into my bag and retrieve a pen . Snatching the papers from Bills hand with frustration , I angrily sign the document . I slam the pen down on the table near him and then extend the paper back toward him . Your turn , I say curtly . But Im not finished reading the divorce terms , Bill protests , and he starts reading through the document once more . Twenty minutes pass , and hes still not done reading . It becomes evident that hes deliberately delaying the inevitable- Whats taking so long , Bill ? I ask , raising my eyebrows . Bill sets down the document and locks his gaze on my eyes . If you want more time together , fine . Ill take vacation . We can go anywhere you want , for as long as you want , he offers earnestly . Ooh , tempting , I reply casually , But we both know it wont last . Youll go back to your old ways . I CAN change , Serena , Bill insists . I can give you more love and attention . Ill also put more thought into giving you gifts . Anything you want . Just please dont do this . His plea is heartfelt . Too late , Bill , I say apologetically . Ive already made up my mind . ** I leave Bills office with the signed divorce papers , feeling free and relieved . 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