Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Chapter 439
Alas, Zachary only thought about it and did not act on it. His pride stopped him from doing something that sneaky.
Thus, he tossed and turned, and finally got taken away by the sandman.
Meanwhile, in an apartment, Hank was fumbling around the bedside table for a pack of cigarettes. He then pulled out a stick, and
was just about to light it up when the woman next to him reached over. “Give me one too.”
Hank handed the cigarette to Jessica and helped her light it.
“Just smoke once in a while.”
Hank was not a heavy smoker and only smoked when he talked business with clients. Usually, he did not smoke unless he had
something on his mind.
Liberty did not like men who smoked all the time because she felt their breath stink.
Jessica smoked, but she pretended to be virtuous and never smoked in front of Hank. However, Hank and her had gone all the
way, and he was also preparing to divorce Liberty for her sake.
Thus, Jessica did not think it was necessary to hide it anymore. Hank would find out in the future anyway.
After smoking half a cigarette, she leaned on him and asked softly, “Something on your mind?”
“It’s nothing.”
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Jessica laughed and traced her fingers over his chest. “Can’t bear to divorce that fat woman in your house?”
“Of course not. I was wondering how I should write the divorce agreement. I told my parents I would give Liberty two hundred
thousand, but they both felt that that was too much. When my sister found out, she also scolded me and said I was too generous
to the poor. She said Liberty didn’t earn a penny after marriage, so there was no need to give her so much
money.

“I’m just wondering. We’re still husband and wife, and I was the one who let her down first. We should part without hard feelings,
so I’ll give her two hundred thousand lest she makes a fuss. If the story between us breaks out, our reputation will be ruined.”
Jessica put out her cigarette and said, “Your parents and your sister are your family. They’re the ones who want the best for you.
You should consider their suggestions more.”
The next moment, she said coquettishly, “We’ve already gone this far, Hank. Shall I rent out my apartment and move into your
house?”
Hank kissed her and said placatingly, “Not yet. We’ll live together when I finish the divorce procedure with Liberty.”
He also promised, “Don’t worry, I won’t give the house to Liberty. I’ll keep the house and the car and just deposit some savings to
her superficially. Jessica, I’ll make sure our future life is worry–free. I’ll marry you in an honorable manner.”
Jessica was relieved. “My parents are always asking when we’ll get married. They say you’re too good, and others will snatch
you away.”
She did not dare let her parents know that she was actually interfering in someone else’s marriage. She lied to them that Hank
was still unmarried.
Hank was only thirty and had a successful career, so her parents believed her when she said he was single. They bragged about
how she had found a capable boyfriend in front of their friends and relatives.
“We’ll get a marriage license immediately after I get divorced, and then we’ll hold a grand wedding.”
Jessica kissed his face and said softly, “I’ll wait for you.”
The two billed and cooed for a while, then Hank rolled out of bed to draft the divorce agreement.
After writing it, he gave it to Jessica to read.
Hank only thought of himself, so the divorce agreement was quite satisfactory to Jessica. The only thing she was unhappy about
was that he wanted to keep Sonny.
In her heart, Jessica hoped that Hank would give up custody of Sonny and let Liberty take him away. That way, she would not
have to see that eyesore.

Who wanted to take in and raise a child that was not their own?
She was still young, and Hank was not too old either. They would have their own children after marriage. When they did, Sonny
would become even more of an eyesore.