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Chapter 71

A few days later,

“Have you received the divorce decree from the court yet?” Sean asked as they sat leisurely in the backyard garden.

Rebecca winced. “I’ve cut off all communication, but since it hasn’t even been a month, I’m sure the decree hasn’t been issued yet,” she replied, uncertain. Talking about her divorce from Harvey always made her joints ache as if her body despised the divorce itself.

Sean nodded. “You’re right. Haven’t you seen the latest gossip news?” he asked cautiously.

“Gossip news?” Rebecca frowned. “I haven’t checked my phone or watched the news since I got here. Is there something I should know?” she asked, trying to hide her

nervousness.

“Um, maybe you should see for yourself.” Sean pulled his phone from his pocket, scrolled for a moment, and then handed it to Rebecca.

‘Harvey Specter and Alicia Fox were caught on camera picking out wedding rings, even though our sources say the court hasn’t finalized Harvey’s divorce from his soon–to–be, ex–wife, Rebecca Harper. Click the link below for details.

Rebecca felt a turmoil in her stomach. She didn’t say anything and just handed Sean’s phone back to him. But in her mind, she was busy processing everything. If Harvey left her just because of Victoria, it didn’t make sense for him to do all this with Alicia. Everything felt even more illogical.

“Becky, are you okay?” Sean asked, noticing the change in Rebecca’s expression.

“Yeah, I suspected this would happen,” she responded, then turned her face towards Lily, who was sleeping in the portable baby box Angela had bought a few days ago. Seeing Lily’s face made her feel guilty for being so selfish as to bring an innocent baby into the world when she couldn’t give her perfect happiness.

“Don’t hold back, you can cry or curse or whatever you need to do. Consider me your friend, so don’t hesitate to show your emotions. I know how it feels to be left behind; it’s suffocating…”

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Rebecca was touched by Sean’s words. She took a deep breath, covered her face with her hands, and started sobbing. Suddenly, Lily also began crying loudly, as if sensing what her mother was feeling.

“Don’t worry, I got her!” Sean exclaimed, leaping towards Lily and picking her up in his arms. “You know what? Take your time, I’ll take her to your room,” he said. He quickly went into the house before Rebecca could say anything.

Rebecca watched Sean’s back while wiping her tears, She still remembered how excited Harvey had been when he learned she was pregnant; he even cried when Lily was born. How could everything end like this?

“Becky, is everything okay?”

Suddenly, Angela appeared from the door, looking at Rebecca with surprise. Rebeccal quickly wiped her tears and cleared her throat softly. “Yeah, you’re home already,” she replied, forcing a smile.

“Yeah, but I’ll be going back to Charles’s house this evening. They’re having a small party,” Angela replied, then sat next to Rebecca. “Did you have a fight with Sean? Did he hurt you?” she asked anxiously.

Rebecca shook her head, smiling faintly. “No, Sean and I are fine. It’s just me and my problems,” she replied carefully. At least Angela thought her relationship with Sean was real, so she felt she had to protect her feelings because what mother would want her son to be hurt?

Angela gently stroked Rebecca’s back. “Is this about your ex–husband?” she asked, looking at Rebecca with understanding

Rebecca swallowed hard. She could lie, but she unconsciously nodded. “I’m sorry, Angela, I know I shouldn’t-”

“Becky, it’s fine. I know you need a long time to heal your wounds, and it’s all made worse because you haven’t gotten the resolution you want. You still suspect your divorce happened because of your mother–in–law, but seeing how casually Harvey was ring–shopping with Alicia makes that reason invalid, right? Sorry, Lalso saw the news,” Angela said softly.

Rebecca felt a pit in her stomach and her joints ached. Angela’s words sounded so true that they were painfully hurtful.

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In a proud of you to Angela released her hug from Sean and then hugged Retara. After alt emotional farewell. Becca Sean, and Lily Ich for Logan Airport. “Are you ready?” bean asked as they were on the plane.

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“I won’t show myself to the public until we’reficially married. I don’t want to put Lily’s life in danger Rebecca replied, turning her face to the window.

“Haven’t I told you I’ll protect you both? I won’t let anyone hurt you and Lily. That’s why I bothered to fly to New York. Sean said bruly, almost angrily,

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“Don’t you believe I can do that and prevent you and Lily from ending up like Maggie and Bea? Is that why you’re choosing to wear a mask?” Sean ranted, his face

disappointed.

Rebecca frowned in confusion. “Sean, what’s wrong with you? Alright, I’ll take it off,” she said, removing the mask from her face.

“Sorry, I crossed the line,” Sean said, rubbing his face with his hand.

Rebecca swallowed hard, then nodded. “It’s okay.”

They landed at JFK an hour and twenty minutes later. Rebecca swallowed nervously as she was about to step out of the plane. Honestly, she was scared that the news of their return to New York would reach Victoria’s cars. She could imagine how Victoria would perceive their return as a threat.

“Becky, you can wear your mask again. I’m sorry about earlier. I just ”

“It’s okay, Sean. I completely understand, and you’re right; I shouldn’t hide my face,” Rebecca replied, though she wasn’t sure.

“I’ve rented a condo on W Street, Manhattan. We can stay there for a while, or we can settle there if you like it,” Sean murmured, sounding more relaxed, which relieved Rebecca.

Some girls glanced at Rebecca and whispered as if they could recognize her, but Rebecca continued walking with her back straight. She didn’t want to appear like a miserable woman, especially after the news about Harvey and Alicia resurfaced.

As they waited for the car Sean had rented to pick them up, she suddenly bumped into a familiar face.

“Becky?”

“Oh my God, Cathy?”