"Fine, as you wish," Nicholas growled through clenched teeth, and his look was desperately cold.

He slammed the office door shut in an evident dark mood.

Getting a definite answer brought both pain and relief to me.

Since I'd decided to let it go, I wanted it done as quickly as possible.

After the divorce, I wouldn't have to see him all the time.

No matter how long it takes.

One, two, three, or even ten years may ...