{HERMIONE}

My phone rings and I see it’s my lawyer. I pick it up quickly.

“Ms. Bennett, I have great news,” his voice comes out with a burst of excitement despite the professional tone.

“Mr. Adam Hilton has agreed to sign the divorce papers.”

The words slap me like a hard splash of cold water.

My heart just plummets straight down to my feet.

“Oh! He did?” I respond, but my voice sounds strange.

“He did. He requests you bring the papers to his office at 8 a.m. sharp ...