The realization hit me that I was no longer a wife. A flood of emotions washed over me, and tears welled up in my eyes. I could feel a mix of sadness, relief, and joy all at once. I took a deep breath, trying to compose myself, and looked back at the papers in my hand.

It was at this moment that I realized that Tann and Xax had come through for me. They were the ones who had managed to get the divorce papers sent to me, which meant that Dale did not know my whereabouts. I felt grateful ...