hapter 0012 Chapter 0012 Calvin , Bills in the hospital . He needs surgery . Ive signed the papers , but you should be here , I explain hastily . Oh my God , is he okay ? Calvin asks . I dont know , I reply , my voice shaking . Theyre taking him to surgery . Please hurry . Hey , calm down , Im on my way , Calvin reassures me through the phone , his voice steady . Just hang in there , Ill be there as fast as I can . Hearing frantic footsteps , I first assume its Calvin . However , my initial relief shifts to concern when I see Elena , my ex mother in law , approaching with a look of deep worry on her face . Following closely is Bills aunt , Claire , whose expression is more angry than worried . With tears in her eyes , Elena grabs my arm tightly . What have you done to my son ? she demands . Feeling the tight grip of Elenas hand on my arm , I respond , Elena , I didnt do anything . Bill got hurt trying to protect me . Im worried about him too . I just know its all your fault . Like always , you fail as a wife , she says , trying to hurt me with her words . I break free from Elenas grip and say , But Im not his wife anymore . I swiftly retrieve the signed divorce papers and hand them to her . As she reads them , her brows furrow in surprise . You have no right to call me a failure , I emphasize , standing up for myself . The nerve of you ! Claire exclaims angrily . How dare you bring up divorce when Bills fighting for his life ? Youre just after his money . Bullshit ! I let out a curse , not holding back . This is your problem , Claire . Youre always poking your nose into other peoples business , I say firmly . Just so you know , I didnt ask for a single penny from Bill I emphasize . I dont believe a word you just said , Claire says sharply . We all know what you really are , Serena … A social- climbing bitch ! 1 I let out a mocking laugh . Really Claire ? I say with a smirk . And what about you ? Well , maybe if you werent such a nagging bitch , your husband wouldnt cheat on you so much ! Claire and Elena look at me as if they have seen a ghost . Their eyes widen in shock as I defend myself , Thats right ! I know all about the dirty little secrets in your family . Are you blackmailing us ? Claire demands . How dare you ! Claire raises her hand swiftly , ready to deliver a slap . I tense up and close my eyes , bracing myself for the impact . Out of nowhere , I hear Calvins voice . Enough of this ! he yells . I open my eyes to find him blocking Clairs hand , preventing her from slapping me . You two are acting like kids . Lets focus on Bill , please , he ur A beavy silence follows . Is it true ? Calvin finally asks , his voice softer . Are you and Bill divorced ? 2 In response , I reach for the papers and hand them to Calvin , allowing him to examine the divorce documents for himself . Calvin quickly scans through the papers , then sighs , saying Yeah , its true . Theyre divorced . Can we please stop giving Serena a hard time now ? 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 0012 Elena remains silent , looking down in contemplation . However , Claire is persistent . I dont know how that woman could possibly brainwash you too , Calvin , she insists . Calvins patience wears thin , and he raises his voice . Stop it , Claire ! he yells . Serena didnt ask for a settlement either . Quit accusing her of using Bill . Claire falls silent and shifts her attention to consoling the crying Elena , choosing to let go of the argument for the moment . Thanks for standing up for me , I express my gratitude to Calvin for defending me against his half sisters . He reassures me with a warm smile , saying , Serena , its because you did nothing wrong . I appreciate you taking Bill to the hospital so quickly . Anyone could have done what I did . 1 As we talk , I notice the signal light of the operating room going out . I cant help but feel that Bill is going to be alright . 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