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"Sign it."

A cold and deep voice sounded from above Ainsley's head. Then a divorce agreement was handed over. Ainsley was slightly startled. She silently raised her head and looked at Cason with a wry smile on her face.

So that was how it was.

No wonder Cason had called Ainsley this morning to tell her that he was coming back at night and that he had something to tell her.

Ainsley was happy for the whole day, but she didn't expect Cason to talk to her about this thing.

The three-year marriage was finally coming to an end.

Ainsley silently took the divorce agreement. She clenched her hands slightly. After a moment of silence, she said hoarsely, "Do you have to divorce me?"

Cason frowned and looked at Ainsley, who had been his wife for three years.

It seemed that Ainsley had just cleaned the room. There were still beads of sweat on her fair forehead, and there was obvious exhaustion and confusion in her eyes. She didn't wear makeup, instead, she wore a pair of glasses.

Ainsley looked gentle and simple, but boring.

It was such an ordinary and dull woman who had been Cason's wife for three years.

Cason slowly withdrew his gaze and snapped the cigarette in his hand. Cason said, "Sign it. She's back. I don't want her to misunderstand me." His voice was light but firm.

Ainsley was stunned. The tip of her tongue was slightly bitter. She knew the woman Cason was talking about.

Kaliyah Packer was Cason's first love.

For Kaliyah's sake, their marriage remained in name only. In the past three years, Cason had never had sex with Ainsley.

Cason seemed afraid that Ainsley would not agree, so he added in a low voice, looking at her, "It's a divorce by agreement. You don't receive higher education, so you can get houses and cars after the divorce. In addition, I will compensate you 12 million dollars."

The two of them got married for the sake of Cason's grandfather, so they also signed the pre-marriage agreement. What Cason gave Ainsley was far beyond what she deserved.

Although Cason didn't like Ainsley, Ainsley had indeed done her best in the past three years. Cason gave Ainsley so much money because he knew she paid a lot all these years. What was more, Ainsley, a woman with only a high school diploma, really needed money after her divorce.

Ainsley understood what Cason meant. She flipped through the divorce agreement, and finally lowered her head and nodded slowly, saying, "Okay, I will sign it."

Ainsley picked up the pen and signed her name neatly. She looked at Cason. There was a deep look in her eyes, behind her glasses. It was hard to tell if she was sad or unwilling.

"Don't worry. I will move out in the next two days. I won't disturb you."

Cason nodded and said, "Thanks for your deeds in the past three years."

No matter how boring, stiff, and ordinary Ainsley was, Cason had to admit that she was indeed a qualified wife.

All these years, Ainsley had taken care of all the people in the Baldry family. Cason was busy with his career, and with Ainsley there, he could press forward without any scruples.

However, Cason finally decided to divorce Ainsley.

Ainsley found it funny. She had sacrificed so much for Cason and wasted three years of her youth. She didn't expect that all she would get in return was Cason's gratitude.

Cason didn't notice the smile in Ainsley's eyes. He took the signed divorce agreement and received a call from his assistant. He glanced at Ainsley and said lightly, "I have to go to the office to deal with something. You can ask for Janet's help if you are in need."

Ainsley nodded.

Cason walked out of the study. Lindsay Mayne, his mother, who was in the living room, nervously went up to him.

"How is it? Is she willing to sign it?"

Cason frowned slightly and then nodded.

Lindsay breathed a sigh of relief and nodded happily, saying, "It's good that she signed it. I haven't felt at ease since the time you married her. You've been married for three years, but she hasn't been pregnant. She doesn't talk much. Maybe she has some bad ideas in mind."

Cason did not say anything.

Lindsay sighed and added, "Previously, your father insisted that you marry her, and I did not agree. What could an orphan who lived in the Salter's home be good for? Luckily, you are divorced now. When you marry Kaliyah, I will be completely at ease. Only a woman like Kaliyah is worthy of you."

Kaitlin Baldry, who was at the side, nodded happily and said, "That's right. Cason, I feel ashamed to have that kind of sister-in-law. If Kaliyah becomes my sister-in-law, there will certainly be many people envious of me in the future."

Ainsley heard the conversation outside the study and lowered her head.

After marrying Cason, Ainsley did her best to take care of Lindsay and Kaitlin.

Back then, when Kaitlin was in a car accident, Ainsley was the one who stayed with Kaitlin for several days in the hospital.

Ainsley was respectful and attentive to Lindsay.

It turned out that no matter how much Ainsley did, it would not change the Baldry family's attitude toward her.

Not long after, Lainey Salter called Ainsley. Lainey sounded a little tired.

"Aisy, are you really not going there? I remember that you used to like hunting in the wild. What's more, you can find a chance for drag racing."

Ainsley was stunned.

Some of Ainsley's memories were brought back subconsciously.

Before Ainsley married Cason, she did like hunting in the wild, drag racing, and drinking. Later, she met Cason in the Salter's home, and then she fell in love with Cason at first sight.

After falling in love with Cason, Ainsley gradually learned from other people that Cason liked gentle and virtuous women.

Only then did Ainsley slowly quit these habits.

It had been three years, and Ainsley had almost forgotten what she had looked like back then.

On the other side of the line, Lainey said without stopping, "Aisy, if you really don't want Cason to know it, you can hide it from him. You don't have to quit all your hobbies for him. Besides, Cason..."

"We are divorced."

Ainsley interrupted Lainey softly.

Lainey seemed to be shocked, and then she took a deep breath. Lainey said, "Have you thought it through, or is Cason crazy?"

Ainsley smiled and said, "He demanded a divorce, and I agreed."

Lainey was stunned, but she couldn't help but feel that Cason was crazy.

Lainey thought, Ainsley is a perfect woman. Cason is lucky enough to marry Ainsley. I don't understand why Cason wants to divorce Ainsley.

"Congratulations, baby," Lainey said a little excitedly. "I will pick you up in a while and celebrate that you are finally single again."

Ainsley laughed and hung up the phone.

Ainsley looked at the master bedroom without any trace of Cason. Although they had been married for three years, Ainsley had been living alone.

It was indeed time to end the marriage.

Ainsley walked to the guest room to pack her things. She did not have many clothes. After the marriage, she did not have that much time to dress herself up, so she packed up her things soon.

Ainsley took off the wedding ring in her hand and placed it on the cabinet in front of the bed. There was no telling whether her eyes were filled with regret or relief.

Ainsley walked out of the room with her luggage. When she passed by the living room, she thought for a while and wondered if she should say goodbye to her former mother-in-law. However, Kaitlin said something first in a voice dripping with sarcasm.

"There is someone who is finally willing to leave. Doesn't she know who she is? She has stayed in our house for so many years, and what she wants is just money. She comes from an impoverished family but wants to live a rich life..."

Ainsley stopped walking and picked up the cup of water on the table without hesitation and splashed it at Kaitlin.

The cold water completely drenched Kaitlin. Kaitlin was exasperated.

Kaitlin shouted, "Ainsley, are you crazy? How dare you do that?"

Ainsley slowly wiped away the water droplets on her fingertips and looked at Kaitlin.

Ainsley said, "There's nothing that I don't dare to do. No one is an easy target."

Kaitlin opened her mouth wide in shock. She probably did not dare believe that the woman in front of her was Ainsley, who had been bullied by everyone.

Seeing that Kaitlin was surprised, Ainsley was a little happy.

During the three-year marriage, no matter how harsh Kaitlin and Lindsay were, Ainsley always did everything she could to satisfy them. She did not have any complaints.

Ainsley was always humble and gentle, listening to their harsh scolding and cursing.

After this went on for so long, probably everyone forgot that Ainsley was a woman with a lot of character.

After enduring for a long time, Ainsley didn't want to endure anymore.

Ainsley chuckled.

Under Kaitlin's shocked gaze, Ainsley left with her luggage without looking back.

As soon as Ainsley reached the door of the Baldry's home, Ainsley saw Lainey open the window and poke her head out to throw her a kiss. Lainey said, "Baby, get in the car. I will bring you to have fun."

Though Lainey said she would take Ainsley to have fun, she knew that Ainsley had just divorced and was in a bad mood. Lainey only brought Ainsley to the music theme restaurant. After knowing Cason's reason for the divorce, Lainey could not help but complain.

"So it's Kaliyah again. This is ridiculous. What does Cason like about her?"

Ainsley stirred her coffee and said lazily, "I don't know..."

Ainsley didn't know Kaliyah. Ainsley knew Cason after Kaliyah went abroad.

Ainsley heard that Kaliyah was very gentle, excellent, and understanding. When Cason and his grandpa fell out for Kaliyah, Kaliyah was very sensible and tried to persuade Cason. Later, Ainsley had an agreement with Cason and got married to him.

Seeing that Ainsley did not want to talk about Kaliyah, Lainey propped up her chin and changed the topic, saying, "But Cason is very generous. He gave you houses, cars, and 12 million dollars."

Lainey looked up at Ainsley and said regretfully, "But those are not what you need."

After Ainsley's father died, Ainsley was too lazy to take care of the company, so she handed it over to her cousin, Matteo Easton, to manage. She herself comfortably enjoyed the bonus. The outside world thought that the Easton Group had become Matteo's possession. What was more, because Ainsley had signed a property agreement with Cason, the Easton family had always thought that Ainsley had nothing.

Ainsley said, "No one will complain about having too much money." She was a little absent-minded.

Seeing that Ainsley was simply dressed, Lainey was somewhat sad. Lainey said immediately, "That's true. Aisy, take the money you get to buy bags and clothes. You should say goodbye to the Baldry family in style. But Aisy, have you thought of what to do after leaving the Baldry family?"

There was a deep look in Ainsley's eyes.

Ainsley studied both psychology and music when she was in university. Later, when something happened to her father, she dropped out for a period of time. After a year, she received her graduation certificate. At that time, she had already married Cason, and then she became a full-time housewife for three years...

Ainsley had never thought about what she would do in the future.

Lainey held Ainsley's hand and said with a smile, "It doesn't matter. After leaving the Baldry family, you can take your time thinking about what to do. Right now, the most important thing is that I will take you shopping after dinner. In a few days, I will take you to Riverside Mountain to hunt."

Lainey blinked mysteriously and was a little excited. She said, "You must not know that Manuel will be going on the hunt in a few days."

Surprise flashed through Ainsley's eyes. Manuel was a member of the Gage family, a real estate tycoon. Manuel was rich and had always been mysterious. It was rare for him to be interested in this kind of activity.

However, Ainsley was only curious for a moment, and soon this thought dissipated.

After having a meal with Lainey, Ainsley was in no mood to go shopping. Ainsley swiped her card and asked the clerk to send all the things Lainey liked to Lainey's home.

Before leaving, Lainey suddenly reminded Ainsley, "By the way, Aisy, Professor Wade hasn't been in good health recently. You were busy before, so I didn't tell you about it. You should visit him when you have time."

Professor Wade was a professor at Ainsley's university and could be considered her guide in studying psychology. Ainsley remembered it and drove back to her small apartment.

After moving out of the Baldry's home, Ainsley lived in her small apartment that was very close to Lainey's home. Usually, people cleaned it, so she temporarily lived in the apartment.

Unexpectedly, just as Ainsley arrived at the apartment building, she saw Cason leaning against the car waiting for her.

There was also a woman sitting in the car. She looked graceful, charming, gentle, and delicate.

Ainsley looked at the woman in the car. She thought that woman was really Cason's type.

Seeing Ainsley, the woman got out of the car and walked toward Ainsley while holding Cason's hand. She smiled gently and kindly, reaching out her hand.

"Hello, Ainsley. I am Kaliyah Packer."

Ainsley stopped walking. Her expression was calm, but she did not shake hands with Kaliyah.

Kaliyah looked slightly awkward.

Cason, who was at the side, opened his mouth to help her out. He said in a low voice, "Grandfather knows about us and asked you to have dinner with him tonight. Your phone was off, so I came to pick you up."

"I see." Ainsley glanced at her phone. As expected, it was turned off. She nodded. "I need to charge my phone. I'll be there in a while."

She did not intend to go with them.

Cason frowned. "Why don't I wait for you..."

"No need. I can go myself," Ainsley smiled and interrupted him.

Seeing that he was silent, Ainsley looked at Kaliyah and said, "Tomorrow at nine in the morning. If it's convenient for you, let's go get the divorce certificate."

For some reason, Cason felt a little restless in his heart.

"Why are you so hurried?"

"You're right. I wanna get it done as soon as possible," Ainsley nodded and said seriously.

Cason choked on her words and pulled Kaliyah away with a slightly gloomy expression.

After taking a few steps, Kaliyah suddenly said something to Cason intimately. She turned around and walked toward Ainsley, her eyes gentle. "Ms. Easton, no matter what, I owe you a thank you."

"What are you thanking me for?" Ainsley was a little puzzled.

Kaliyah turned her head to look at the man who was waiting for her not far away. She tucked her hair behind her ear and smiled sweetly as she reminisced with emotion. "Back then, Cason and I separated by accident. When I came back, I thought that we could no longer be together. I know that you love him very much. If not for your help, we might not have had the chance to get back together."

"You are wrong." Ainsley raised her eyes. "You're not the reason I wanna divorce him. I am not so generous and kind. I divorce him only because I don't want to like him anymore, and I won't like him from now on."

Ainsley spent three years working so hard to be Mrs. Baldry but failed.

With these three years, she might be able to win the lottery if she kept buying lottery tickets, but she couldn't make Cason like her, so why would she force him?

The moment she decided to divorce, she should have let go.

Ainsley had done a lot for Cason, but what she got in return was that he took another woman to see her, but Ainsley did not feel any regret.

Kaliyah was slightly stunned.

"As for what happened between the two of you, it has nothing to do with me," Ainsley thought for a moment, looked down, and said coldly.

The appointed dinner time was 8:30 p.m., and it was just past seven when Ainsley arrived at the apartment.

Probably because she would no longer stay at the Baldry's house, Ainsley felt a sense of relief. It was still early after she took a shower and charged her phone.

Ainsley picked a rose-red dress that she had liked for a long time, wore contact lenses, and put on makeup.

This was something she had never done at the Baldry's house.

When she first got married, she knew how to put on makeup, but Lindsay disliked her when she had makeup on as she looked too sexy and was not like a lady. Cason didn't even bother to look at her.

Now, she could do as she pleased and chose what she liked. After changing her clothes and putting on makeup, Ainsley took a taxi to the Baldry's house.

"Mrs. Baldry, this way please."

When the housekeeper saw Ainsley's appearance, he was a little surprised, but he still respectfully invited her in.

Hearing that he still called her Mrs. Baldry, Ainsley knew that Mathew Baldry, Cason's grandpa, probably did not want her to divorce Cason.

As expected.

When she walked in, apart from Cason, Kaliyah was also present at the dining table. Mathew had a gloomy expression on his face and did not say a word. The atmosphere was rather oppressive.

When Mathew saw her, Mathew's expression eased a little. Smiling warmly, he greeted her, "Aisy, hurry up. You haven't come to eat with me for a long time."

Cason subconsciously raised his head, and his gaze fell on Ainsley. He was stunned.

Ainsley took off her glasses, revealing her beautiful slanted eyes. Her eyes glowed with rose-like red contact lenses, looking charming and proud.

The woman who would only obediently say yes to anything ... looked completely different.

As Cason was thinking, a pair of warm hands gently held him. He turned his head and Kaliyah looked at him with concern. "Cason, is there something wrong with your stomach? Do you want to have some soup?"

Cason shook his head.

After Ainsley greeted Mathew, she quietly pulled out a chair and sat down, ignoring their interaction.

However, Mathew snorted disdainfully.

When the Baldry family had dinner, they always focused on food and did not speak at all. Ainsley did not have an appetite and only ate a little with Mathew.

When they finished eating, Mathew held her hands. "I heard about you and Cason. Aisy, don't worry. The Baldry family only recognizes you as our daughter-in-law."

He glanced at Kaliyah and Cason, who looked a bit awkward, and added, "The people who leave the Baldry family should be the home wrecker and the irresponsible jerk!"

Ainsley was a little embarrassed.

Cason frowned and his face darkened slightly. Beside him, Kaliyah held his hand with tears in her eyes. She looked pitiful.

Mathew did not care about them. He patted the table and sighed, "Your father and I are good friends. I was happy for a long time when you married into our family. Aisy, if I let you leave the Baldry family now, how should I explain it to your father?"

"Grandfather, I will do my best to compensate Ainsley. You can't force me to..." Cason rubbed his temples resignedly.

Mathew immediately glared at him. "What do you mean by 'force'? You're blind! What kind of women have you taken a fancy to?"

"Grandfather..."

Seeing that Mathew and Cason were about to quarrel, Ainsley said gently, "Grandfather, it's not that he wants a divorce. It's me."

As soon as she finished speaking, the living room became strangely silent.

Ainsley poured a cup of warm water for Mathew and let him drink it to calm himself down. She slowly said, "Grandfather, you don't have to worry about me. I will never compromise. Everything I have done is to follow my heart. The reason why I wanna divorce is that I just don't like Mr. Baldry anymore."

Her expression was very calm as if she had been freed from the cage. There was a different kind of peace.

Cason looked at her beautiful and fair face under the light, and his face suddenly darkened.

Mathew was silent for a long time before he said gloomily, "The Baldry family has let you down."

Ainsley paused and smiled without saying a word.

Seeing that Mathew had calmed down, Ainsley thought for a moment before leaving.

It was getting late, so Mathew nodded in agreement. He only looked at Ainsley's back as she left and muttered to himself, "It's good to leave him. It's better than being with this little bastard."

Mathew sighed. He didn't even bother to look at Cason beside him and went straight to the study.

Cason's face darkened even more.

Kaliyah said gently, "Cason, go upstairs and comfort Grandpa. He has always liked Ms. Easton. He must be very sad now."

Kaliyah had always been considerate. Cason held her hands. "I will send you back first."

After sending Kaliyah off, Cason went to the study to see Mathew, who was brewing tea.

He sat down and gave Mathew a hand. He poured a cup of hot tea and said helplessly.

"Grandfather, Kaliyah will be my future wife. Even if you don't like her, you should treat her better."

Mathew sneered, "When Aisy married you, I also told you this. She is your wife. Even if you don't like her, you should treat her better. Then what did you do?"