Chapter 90 I twitched my fingers , and just that tiny movement sent a sharp wave of pain shooting through my whole body , making me gasp . " " You're awake ? " } I turned my head and saw Grandma sitting in the rocking chair beside my bed , a book in her hand , her eyes filled with relief and concern . I tried to sit up , but she gently pressed me back down . " " Don't move around , " she said softly . " Your injuries are still healing . The doctor said you've got both old and new wounds , and you're still bleeding internally . If your uncle hadn't gotten you out in time , we would've lost you . " / Tears blurred my vision again , and my throat closed up , unabling me to speak . I thought I had already cried all my tears . But at those words , " we would've lost you ," the floodgates opened again . " I wasn't crying because of the pain . I was crying because I realized how close I'd come to death . " I couldn't die yet . Not until I get justice for Mick . " Grandma , I … " } " Don't say anything , " she interrupted gently . " Just focus on getting better . Once you're healed , I'll hand everything over to you . You're a Middleton . We don't get bullied and do nothing about it . " Just then , the door opened and Uncle stepped in . His expression lit up the second he saw me awake . " " Sadie , thank God , " he said as he walked over to the bed and brushed my hair back . " Don't worry . The ones who hurt you , I'll make sure they pay for it . " " A warmth spread through me . For the first time in a long time , I didn't feel alone . It felt good having someone protect me . Uncle glanced toward Grandma and said , " By the way , Denton's been trying to find you . " I stiffened at his name , my whole body reacting on instinct . But Uncle reassured me , " Don't worry , he won't get anywhere near you . " " } I squeezed out a bitter smile . Of course , he was looking for me , not because he cared , but because he couldn't stand losing control . In his eyes , I was never more than a toy , an object to humiliate and manipulate . Now that I'd broken free , he was furious , not out of love , but out of ego . " He never loved me . " Because if he did , he wouldn't have believed so easily that Mick wasn't his . He wouldn't have drained his son's blood or ripped out his heart.N If he loved me , he wouldn't have thrown me out of a helicopter at 3,000 meters , or let Melanie torment me without consequence . No. The only version of me he ever cared about was the one he could dominate , own , and bend to his will . And that version of me is gone now for good . " " Uncle , " I said , lifting my head , my voice firm , " There's no future between me and Denton . But we're still legally married , so I want a divorce . " Grandma and Uncle exchanged a glance , then they both nodded . " Leave it to me ," Uncle said . I gave a quiet nod in return . I could already imagine how Denton would react when he saw the divorce papers . He'd probably throw a tantrum like a spoiled child who just lost his favorite toy . But that wasn't my problem anymore . Third Person's POV Three days later , the divorce agreement landed on Denton's desk . He was in a business meeting with several of his partners , discussing how to retaliate against the Northern Star Trading Group , when he saw the envelope . He picked it up and froze . & " Divorce agreement ? " & He tore the document to shreds , his face contorting with rage as he hurled the pieces onto the floor . " Sadie ! " he bellowed . " You dare ask me for a divorce ? Who do you think you are ?! " The thought had never avan erneead hie mins In his world Sadia use the nratty little canan in hie aana He not to decide 2/2 34.65 The thought had never even crossed his mind . In his world , Sadie was the pretty little canary in his cage . He got to decide when to open or close the door . And now , that canary wanted to fly away . " " Mr. Francis … " One of the partners spoke cautiously , visibly alarmed by the outburst . " " Get out ! All of you , get the hell out ! " he roared . " Like a lion backed into a corner , he stormed around the room , fuming . He grabbed his phone and dialed Sadie's number . But all he got was a robotic voice , saying , " The number you are trying to reach is currently unavailable . " His knuckles turned white around the phone . " " Sadie … " he growled through gritted teeth , " Don't think you can run from me . "