Vengeance of the Ex-Wife

CHAPTER 3

The Taylor family doctor has finished examining Emma and providing the necessary medical care. Fortunately, her arm hasn’t suffered any fractures; she only has contusions and a twisted nerve, which causes pain. The doctor has prescribed medication for the pain and inflammation, and she should be fully recovered in a few days.

Feeling much better, Emma is eating something when she hears her father’s voice in the distance.

"I want to see my daughter!" he calls out as he opens the door to her room, accompanied by his sister.

"Dad," Emma says, feeling ashamed for having been a poor daughter and abandoning her family for someone unworthy who has never truly loved her.

"Daughter, my love, you’re here with your family," he says, embracing her.

"Yes, Dad, I'm back."

"Sister, you don’t know how happy I am that you're here. I’ve missed you very much."

"I’ve missed all of you too," Emma says, a tear rolling down her cheek.

"Your brother told me you should divorce that man you married."

"If it's true, I've decided to get a divorce."

"That guy is not up to the level of a Taylor. I don't know how I allowed you to marry him and compromise your identity to be part of a family that is beneath our standards," her father says.

Emma smiles and snuggles into her father’s shoulder. The Taylor family is one of the most powerful and influential in the country. Her spouse’s family will never match the wealth of the Taylors, who own countless hotels and shopping malls, as well as several companies.

"Dad, I’m a little tired now, and I just want to rest."

"That’s fine, my dear. We’ll discuss your divorce later. For now, get some rest."

"Thanks, Daddy. You’re the best," she says, giving him a kiss on the cheek.

Everyone leaves her room, and she is left alone. Emma takes out her phone from her bag, which has been on silent, and finds several missed calls from Matías.

It’s clear to her that he has called to discuss their separation, but at this moment, the last thing she wants is to argue with him over the phone. She decides to go to sleep and will call him tomorrow when she feels better.

Two days have passed since Emma returned to her family. Matías has tried to communicate with her, but she has refused to answer his calls. Her anger and disappointment are stronger than she had imagined, and now the only thing she wants is to be away from him.

It's Saturday, and Emma is in the garden of her house, taking a walk while she observes the flowers and contemplates the beautiful morning.

"What are you doing here alone?" he asks as he stands next to her.

"I just want to contemplate how beautiful this garden is."

"You haven't been here for a long time. I understand that you want to be outside, but it would be better if you stayed in your room and rested. I want you to recover soon."

"If I stay locked up there, I'm going to have an anxiety attack, and that's the last thing I want."

"You're thinking about Matías," she asks, and this takes her by surprise.

"You're curious about what's going on in my mind, aren't you?"

"The truth is, the only thing that interests me is that you are happy, but above all, that you stay away from those people who hurt you."

"Don't worry about my brother. I've already spoken with my lawyer, and today Matías will receive the divorce papers. I'm determined to leave him, and there's no going back."

Emma is more than determined to leave her spouse and does not intend to back down. Even though she loves him, her self-love must be greater, so she must prioritize her happiness above all else.

"That being the case, in a week we will have a welcome party for you. I'm thinking of inviting your ex to the party. It's time for him to realize the big mistake he made by despising you."

"Okay, I think that's perfect."

Emma returned to her room a few minutes later, where she received another call from Matías. This time, she decided to answer the call and find out what he wanted.

"Hello," she replies indifferently.

"Emma, you finally answer. I've been calling you, and you haven't responded."

"What do you want?"

"Where are you? Why haven't you come home?"

"I have nothing to do in that house, and I already told you that I want a divorce."

"So you meant it."

"Of course I did. The best thing you can do is sign the divorce papers in good faith, or I will be forced to annul our marriage."

"You don't have to threaten me or be so abrupt. Send me the documents, and I'll sign them."

"Well, this afternoon my lawyer will come to see you so you can sign the divorce. Goodbye," he says and hangs up the call without giving her a chance to say anything else.

Matías is incredulous to see how Emma has changed and the different way she has spoken to him. She had never behaved like this before. The woman who always sought his attention is now completely different and shows no interest in him.

"My love, what are you doing?" Silvia asks as she enters Matías's office, accompanied by her mother.

"I'm working. What do you want?" he responds coldly.

"I'm just here to see you, darling. Does that bother you?" Silvia says, pouting.

"Son, why are you behaving like this toward the woman who will be the mother of your child?" his mother demands.

"Mom, Silvia is supposed to be recovering from an accident for the sake of our son, but she’s here when she shouldn’t be."

"I'm fine, and the baby is out of danger. You don’t need to worry," Silvia says somewhat nervously.

"What happened was more of a scare. Silvia didn’t suffer any harm. I think the angels protected her and freed her from the bad intentions of that woman," her mother says, referring to Emma.

"That's right, the car didn’t hit me," Silvia adds with a smile. At that moment, Matías remembers seeing Emma lying on the ground due to the impact. He still hasn’t reviewed the security footage to understand what happened that day.

"I’m busy right now. Please leave me alone," Matías says as he picks up some documents.

"Alright, we’ll go do some shopping. You continue working," his mother says, and she and Silvia leave the office.

Matías has doubts about what happened and wonders if he should check the footage from the park’s cameras to see what really occurred that day. Determined to clear his doubts, he calls his secretary.

"Carol, I need you to contact the person in charge of the video surveillance and request the footage of the moment of the accident involving my spouse and Silvia."

"Of course, sir. I’ll get back to you right away and ensure you receive it today."

"You don’t need to rush. Just get the recording and then pass it to me."

"Okay," she replies, and after that, he hangs up the phone and continues working. Almost an hour later, his secretary contacts him.

"Yes, Carol?" he says while analyzing some documents.

"Sir, Mr. McGregor wants to see you. He says he’s your spouse’s lawyer," she informs him. Matías is surprised to hear this. He had thought the divorce was just a tantrum from Emma, but it seems it is real, and she is determined to leave him.

"Let it go," he says.

The lawyer enters his office with a folder in hand containing the divorce application papers.

"Mr. White, it is a pleasure to meet you," the lawyer says in a polite tone.

"I don’t think this meeting is for anything pleasant," Matías responds, indicating that the lawyer should take a seat with a wave of his hand.

"Well, whether the day is pleasant for you depends on how you receive my client’s divorce application. To be honest, it’s quite favorable to you since she doesn’t want anything from you other than to sign the documents."

"So she intends to divorce me without demanding anything?"

"That’s right. She has asked me to tell you that all she wants is for you to sign the papers immediately. Then she can become a free woman, just as you will be, and you can marry whoever you want," the lawyer says, handing him the folder with the documents. Matías takes it and quickly reviews the papers, confirming that the lawyer is telling the truth—Emma is not demanding anything from his money or property.

"She really just wants to separate from me."

"That’s right. Please sign so we can get this over with."

Matías takes a pen and, feeling somewhat doubtful, stamps his signature on the documents. At the moment of signing, he feels a great weight on his chest, and something inside him suggests that he has lost something valuable. However, he ignores these feelings and finishes signing the papers.

"I am glad to have cooperated with you. I hope we meet again under better circumstances," the lawyer says before standing up and leaving.

Emma is in her room when she receives a message from her lawyer informing her that the divorce papers have been signed and that she can now practically declare herself a free woman.