Secretly Married for 4 Years, He Regrets to Tears After the Divorce-Chapter 61: What If We Got Divorced Today?

Adrian Lancaster had been gone for a long time, but Wren Sutton was still sitting in the dining room, lost in thought.

She took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down.

’Maybe I’m overthinking this. What if I’m on the wrong track and just scaring myself?’

Setting the pregnancy aside for a moment, the divorce papers were all at the house in Amberwood Estates. There was no way Adrian Lancaster could have found them.

As for the pregnancy...

Wren Sutton thought she had hidden it flawlessly, leaving no trace. A man like Adrian Lancaster probably wouldn’t notice anything, right?

To confirm her suspicions, Wren Sutton took out her phone and secretly sent a message to her doctor.

She asked if anyone suspicious had inquired about her test results in the past couple of days.

Just as she sent the message, Lucia Lancaster came out of the restroom, and Wren Sutton nonchalantly put her phone away.

Lucia cozied up to Wren.

"Sister-in-law, do you have any plans today?"

Wren thought for a moment. "Nothing special, really."

"Then let’s go shopping! A new mall just opened on the east side of town. I hear it’s really nice."

Lucia wanted to buy Wren a gift to thank her for bringing her home last night.

Wren had also heard about the mall. It had been incredibly popular since its grand opening, but she just hadn’t had a chance to visit yet.

There was no time like the present. Plus, with Lucia’s sweet pleading, she didn’t want to be a spoilsport, so she agreed.

Besides, she could take care of something important while she was out: cashing the check at the bank.

...

The luxurious, fashionable shopping center took opulence to the extreme. Every corner reeked of money, yet it didn’t lack style or taste.

As far as the eye could see, there were only luxury brands—a paradise for the rich.

Lucia had her arm linked with Wren’s, chatting and laughing. She showed no trace of the heartbroken, hungover mess she’d been last night after her confession was rejected.

Wren had been a little worried, but now it seemed she had been overthinking things.

"Sister-in-law, look at that handbag! It’s gorgeous."

Wren followed Lucia’s finger and looked over.

In the display case sat a classic black leather bag with a diamond-quilted pattern. Its design was simple and elegant, with exquisite details that made you fall in love at first sight.

"Mm, it is beautiful."

Lucia made up her mind. "I’m going to buy it."

Wren had enough money on her card to pay, but Lucia insisted on paying herself, so Wren had no choice but to put her card away.

"Sister-in-law, you don’t have to be so polite with me. I have money. Don’t you remember? I totally fleeced my brother on my birthday."

"Alright, I won’t argue. Let’s go, little miss moneybags," Wren said, her tone doting.

The two continued to wander through the mall.

Wren didn’t have anything in particular she wanted to buy; she was just browsing to pass the time and relax.

Lucia, on the other hand, bought quite a few things. Besides the bag from earlier, she also bought a skincare set, a few outfits, and some accessories, spending over three million in an hour.

"Sister-in-law, there’s a café upstairs. Let’s go take a break."

"Okay."

In the café, Lucia only ordered a coffee, while Wren ordered fruit juice, a steak, and pasta.

Lucia: "..."

Although surprised, she remained respectful. Just because she wasn’t hungry didn’t mean others weren’t.

As Wren cut her steak, she asked, "Lucia, aren’t you going to order anything to eat?"

Lucia shook her head. "I’m on a diet."

"Then I won’t hold back."

"Don’t hold back, sister-in-law. A good appetite is a blessing."

Wren smiled.

Halfway through their meal, Lucia got a call from a friend from abroad.

To surprise her, the friend had waited until after landing to call and say she was at the Aston airport.

"Sister-in-law, something’s come up. I have to go right now, I can’t stay with you."

"I could tell. Your friend just arrived in Aston."

"Yes, I have to go pick them up from the airport."

"Go on, then. Be safe on the road."

Before she left, Lucia left the black leather bag and the skincare set behind.

"Sister-in-law, this is just a little something from me. I hope you like it."

Wren looked surprised, both happy and touched, but she felt awkward accepting them.

"Lucia, I understand the gesture, but..."

Lucia didn’t wait for her to finish. She bolted, then turned at the doorway to wave and blow Wren a kiss.

"..."

Wren couldn’t have caught her even if she’d tried. She just smiled helplessly and accepted the gifts.

...

After finishing her meal and resting, Wren got up to leave, intending to head to the bank.

She had just stepped out of the café when she unexpectedly ran into two acquaintances walking toward her: Claire Sterling and Maya Marshall.

The two of them were linking arms intimately, chatting and laughing.

Claire Sterling’s gaze was doting and affectionate. It was obvious she was extremely fond of Maya Marshall; anyone who didn’t know better would have thought they were mother and daughter.

Wren’s expression changed. Not wanting to ruin her own day, she immediately turned and walked in the opposite direction.

"Wren?"

Maya Marshall’s voice and hurried footsteps sounded from behind, as if she were afraid Wren would get away.

’Like a lingering ghost.’

Wren frowned and quickened her pace, but she didn’t dare walk too fast, afraid she might fall and harm the baby in her belly.

Until she was lying on the operating table for an abortion, she, as a mother, had a responsibility to protect her child.

Maya Marshall scrambled to catch up and blocked Wren’s path.

"It really is you! I thought I was seeing things. Why are you running? It’s not like I’m a stranger."

Wren looked at her coldly. "Move. I don’t know you that well."

Maya Marshall did her best to restrain herself, putting on a harmless, good-natured facade.

"Even if you don’t want to talk to me, Aunt Sterling is here. Are you just going to walk away without greeting an elder?"

Wren was unimpressed. "That’s my business. You don’t need to worry about it."

Just as she finished speaking, Claire Sterling walked over.

The moment she saw Wren, Claire Sterling’s expression changed, her contempt and disgust unconcealed.

"I was wondering who could be so rude. So it was you. Are you blind? Did you not see me?"

Maya was secretly overjoyed. ’Finally, someone is here to put Wren Sutton in her place for me.’

"Aunt Sterling, don’t be angry. Wren surely didn’t do it on purpose. She probably just didn’t see us."

"You don’t need to speak up for her. She’s not worthy."

Claire Sterling pulled Maya to her side.

"The only thing she’s worthy of is carrying our things from behind."

With that, they both placed all their shopping bags, large and small, on the ground.

"Wren Sutton, come get these."

Maya could barely contain her glee.

’Whether it’s Adrian Lancaster or Claire Sterling, mother and son are both on my side, favoring and protecting me. What does Wren Sutton have to compete with me? The position of Mrs. Lancaster will be mine sooner or later.’

This wasn’t the first time Wren had experienced Claire Sterling’s cruelty.

In the past, she had chosen to endure it because she was Adrian Lancaster’s mother.

Now, she didn’t even care about Adrian Lancaster anymore, so why would she give a damn about his mother?

"What are you standing there gawking for? Can’t you understand plain language or what?" Claire Sterling scolded impatiently.

Wren slowly exhaled, her gaze firm and unafraid.

"I’m not a maid. I have no obligation to carry your things."

Claire Sterling’s eyes turned cold.

"What big talk. That bag and skincare set in your hands cost no less than a million combined. If my son didn’t give you money, could you afford them?"

"You eat the Lancaster family’s food, wear the Lancaster family’s clothes, and use the Lancaster family’s things. Making you my maid is doing you a favor, so don’t be ungrateful."

Wren remained neither servile nor overbearing, looking Claire Sterling straight in the eye.

"By that logic, if my father-in-law didn’t give you money, you couldn’t afford that pile of luxury goods on the floor either. Don’t you also eat the Lancaster family’s food, wear their clothes, and use their things? How does that make you any more noble than me?"

"You... You..."

Claire Sterling was in disbelief, her face a mask of embarrassment. She pointed a trembling finger at Wren, too furious to speak.

’Last time at the old mansion, Wren had the old madam backing her up when she talked back a few times. But out here, she still dares to act this way.’

Maya steadied Claire, the shock in her own eyes no less than Claire’s.

’Has Wren gone crazy? Who does she think she is?’

"How could you speak to Aunt Sterling like that? It’s so disrespectful! If something were to happen to her, could you bear the responsibility?"

Wren was unfazed. "I couldn’t, and I wouldn’t want to."

Maya: "!!!"

Claire Sterling wanted to kill Wren. This damn woman was completely unworthy of being her daughter-in-law. She had tolerated her for all these years, and she had had enough.

"Maya, call Adrian. Tell him to divorce Wren Sutton today, or I’ll die right here for him to see."

Maya pretended to be calm, but inside, she was ecstatic to the point of madness.

She had waited for this day for too long and couldn’t wait to call Adrian Lancaster.

Adrian picked up quickly.

"What is it, Maya?"

Maya’s eyes darted around as she fanned the flames. "Aunt Sterling was so angry with Wren Sutton that she fainted! The situation is critical, you need to get here right away."

Claire Sterling played along seamlessly.

Adrian’s voice instantly grew tense. "Where are you?"

Maya gave him the address.

Coincidentally, he was near the mall and could be there in a few minutes.

"Aunt Sterling, just hold on a little longer. Adrian will be here soon."

With a pained expression, Claire Sterling said weakly, "Watch Wren Sutton. Don’t let her run away."

Wren stood rooted to the spot, unmoving. A light flickered in her eyes.

If she could finalize the divorce today and completely sever ties with Adrian Lancaster, it would be a dream come true.