BACK TO THE PRESENT
"I've signed our divorce papers, Princess Izabelle." Upon hearing those words that left Sebastian's lips, an unbearable silence reigned inside the study.
She did not make a sound nor made a single move. He knew that his words must have made her paralyzed. Maybe, it had shocked her so badly that she could not even respond.
He fought to keep his breathing even. To keep his stance as relaxed and uncaring as much as possible. He needed to end this quickly so she could finally leave this place. To leave him. He needed her gone now before he started to waver.
"Since you've already signed it beforehand, I've already sent it to the court for processing. It should be officiated soon enough." He mercilessly continued, breaking the silence once again. "I expect that the result should arrive in a few minutes."