"Mr. Thompson, aren't you leaving?"
Someone gently tapped him.
Joshua Thompson remained unmoved, his hand trembling where others couldn't see.
Molly Walker felt the weight of someone's gaze upon her.
Beneath rebellious, arching eyebrows, a pair of passionate eyes narrowed at her. His face was strikingly handsome, yet the corners of his lips curled into a mischievous, arrogant smile.
The curiosity and excitement in his gaze made her uneasy.
With only a few people left in the room, he sat still, showing no intention of leaving.
Molly didn't wait any longer and handed the divorce agreement to Michael Gallagher.
"I don't want anything, just sign the original agreement."
During their three years of marriage, he might have disliked her, but he had never cheated on her.
Yet now, seeing him and Isabelle Richardson openly appearing together at various events, she decided it was time to finalize the divorce.
Michael Gallagher glanced at the agreement and sneered, "Is that man so important?"
Important enough to make him let her go in front of so many people?
Molly Walker bit her lip slightly, aware that he had misunderstood her intentions.
But did it matter? Their relationship would eventually reach an end.
Her silence only deepened Michael Gallagher's frustration.
He wanted to ask who the man was, but he held back, sensing it was not the right moment.
The atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive and suffocating.
Annoyed, Michael loosened his tie and hoarsely said one word: "Give me the pen."
Seeing her standing still, he slowly raised his head. "Aren't you going to let me sign?"
Molly Walker blinked, startled. "Oh!" She hastily took a pen from her bag, hesitating for a moment before handing it to him.
Without lifting his gaze, Michael took the pen and signed flamboyantly before passing it back to her.
With the heavy agreement in her hand, Molly Walker fought to suppress the discomfort in her heart.
Even though she had achieved her goal, her heart felt empty.
"Now that the agreement is signed, shall you go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get the divorce certificate next?" Isabelle Richardson chimed in.
Molly Walker looked at Isabelle's wide, innocent eyes and thought of the missing caregiver.
On the day she confronted Isabelle Richardson, the caregiver resigned and vanished, leaving her grandmother's death shrouded in mystery.
Seeing Molly's fierce glare, Isabelle stepped back anxiously.
Michael Gallagher, noticing the hatred in Molly's eyes, understood that memories of her grandma were resurfacing.
"Molly, how many more times do I have to tell you that Isabelle didn't harm your grandma?" he insisted.
Isabelle didn't harm her grandma?
He was determined to defend Isabelle.
Molly looked at him, despair etched on her face. Her voice was hoarse as she replied, "Michael Gallagher, you know my grandma was my only relative…"
Abandoned in childhood, she would have frozen to death on the streets if not for her grandma's care.
Her grandma had given all her love, the sole motivation for her to live.
Not only had she failed to fulfill her filial duties, but she had also allowed her grandma to die without knowing the truth.
She looked up, trying to keep her eyes wide so that the tears wouldn't fall.
"I know," Michael Gallagher said, pressing his lips together. "I arranged for her to go to the hospital. She and your grandma had no grievances, and there was no reason for her to harm her."
Molly Walker let out a light laugh, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.
"I don't know if she had a reason, but the caregiver said she argued with my grandma that day."
If Isabelle truly cared for her grandma, why would she argue with her?
Her grandma had a good temperament, and in all the years she lived among the neighbors, there had never been any conflicts.
If she could argue with Isabelle while she was sick, Isabelle must have said something to provoke her.
The thought that her grandmother might have been infuriated to death only fueled Molly's endless hatred for Isabelle.
Isabelle was the only one who saw her grandma that day. There had to be a reason for her brain hemorrhage.
"Since you believe in her so much, let's meet in court. I'll find evidence."
She shot a glance at Isabelle Richardson, and turned away.
Perhaps she was too exhausted from everything lately. As she reached the door, her vision blurred, and just as she was about to stumble, a hand caught her.
Molly steadied herself and looked up gratefully to see the man who had been watching her.
"Thank you."
As Joshua Thompson studied her more closely, his suspicions deepened.
From the moment he laid eyes on her, he was struck with amazement.
The woman before him bore an uncanny resemblance to his aunt.
They had always said that her lost sister looked just like their aunt.
This woman could have been his sister!
As Joshua Thompson tightened his grip on her arm, Molly Walker frowned and quietly broke free before turning away.
"Hey, wait!"
He wanted to chase after her, but Isabelle Richardson stopped him.
"Mr. Thompson, are you interested in her?" she teased, batting her big eyes. "Her family is poor. I'm afraid she won't even make it through your family's door."
Everyone knew that Daniel Thompson had strict requirements for his future daughters-in-law: education and family background were non-negotiable.
Few questioned these standards, as the Thompson family had the means to be selective.
"Poor family?" Joshua Thompson raised an eyebrow, deep in thought.
If she was indeed his sister, she must have faced a lot of hardship over the years.
Michael Gallagher kept their marriage a secret even from Joshua, which revealed that the Gallagher family had never cared about Mrs. Gallagher in the first place.
"Yes, she was adopted by her grandma and doesn't even know who her parents are."
This revelation made Joshua Thompson's expression shift to one of surprise.
Isabelle Richardson seized the opportunity to stoke the flames further. "Your family would never allow someone like her to be part of your family, right?"
Her words dripped with disdain for Molly Walker's background.
As Michael Gallagher approached, Joshua couldn't shake the indignation he felt for Molly, especially in light of her angry departure.
If his own sister were lost and adopted by someone else, would she be subjected to ridicule like this?
Leaning casually against the door, Joshua glanced at Isabelle Richardson and said, "If she can marry Mr. Gallagher, why wouldn't she be able to come to the Thompson's?"
Isabelle's face flushed with embarrassment as she shot a glance at Michael Gallagher.
Michael approached and said, "You've been watching the drama unfold for quite some time. Why not sit down and enjoy a cup of tea before you leave?"
Joshua felt a twinge of regret about engaging with Michael Gallagher. He was eager to gather more information about Molly.
Hearing how much she resembled his aunt and learning about her adoption made him suspect that this connection was more than coincidental.
"Michael, I have urgent business to attend to. We'll talk next time." Without waiting for Michael's response, he attempted to leave, but Michael blocked his way.
Michael's gaze was intense.
From the moment Molly entered, Joshua's eyes had been glued to her.
Though he had a reputation for being aggressive, he understood when to hold back. There was no reason to leave when there was a show unfolding.
Molly wanted a divorce because she had found the love of her life.
Could that love be Joshua Thompson?
Michael Gallagher's expression grew increasingly cold.
"What is your relationship with my wife?"