No More Layovers for a Love That Won't Land novel Chapter 41

Chapter 41

Though Freya wanted a divorce and didn’t plan to fight for Isabella’s custody, Isabella was still her daughter, and she had both the obligation and responsibility to be good to her and meet her needs when possible.

So when Isabella asked her to peel the shrimp, Freya responded, “Alright.”

As she put down her chopsticks and started peeling the shrimp, the elderly lady suddenly paused looking at her hands, “Mag, where’s your ring?”

At her words, everyone – including Matteo – looked at Freya’s hands.

After marriage, despite their ice–cold relationship, Freya had always worn the wedding ring the elderly lady had prepared for them. In contrast, Matteo had never worn his.

His wedding ring had been discarded somewhere unknown. All these years, Freya had worn the ring everywhere,

reluctant to remove it. Everyone was used to this.

Maria had often mocked her for it over the years.

She wasn’t wearing her wedding ring today. No one noticed at first – after all, people don’t usually stare at her hands

for no reason.

In fact, if the elderly lady hadn’t mentioned it, others wouldn’t have noticed at all.

Freya’s shrimp–peeling motion paused imperceptibly before she responded casually, “I was in a rush this morning and left it at home.”

The truth was, she had already removed the ring when she first prepared the divorce papers.

She had placed it in the envelope along with the divorce agreement.

However, she and Matteo weren’t officially divorced yet. She knew the elderly lady would definitely oppose their

divorce.

If she brought up the subject now, it would likely be impossible for her and Matteo to proceed with the divorce for the time being.

So Freya didn’t tell the elderly lady the truth.

The elderly lady smiled upon hearing this. “Oh, I see.”

After that, everyone continued eating as normal.

After dinner, everyone moved to the living room to enjoy fruits and desserts while chatting.

The elderly lady had always tried to play matchmaker between Freya and Matteo.

Once again, she urged them to sit together.

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Chapter 41

Indeed, he was handsome and dignified, while she was quiet, gentle, and extremely beautiful – they did look perfect together on the surface.