Refusing To Divorce (Julia and Harry)

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8

Donald had always been reckless with money, lacking the business sense needed to keep his company afloat. While Julia's mother was alive, she had managed to mitigate some of the damage, but after her passing, and with Freya introducing her illegitimate daughter into When Donald heard Julia's declaration of wanting a divorce from Harry, he was stunned. Losing Harry meant losing his primary financial lifeline. And with the substantial sums he had borrowed from Harry, the prospect of having to repay him loomed large. Donald's confusion quickly turned to anger. "What are you talking about? How can you just walk away from a marriage?"NôvelDrama.Org owns this text.

Julia couldn't help but sneer. When she and her mother had left the Jackson family, struggling to even afford her mother's medication. Donald hadn't shown any concern. It was only after her marriage to Harry that he suddenly took an interest in her wellbeing. It was clear Donald had merely traded her to Harry for financial support.

Julia responded sharply. "My marriage is my decision. What? Are you going to stop me from getting a divorce? I made it clear when I left that I was no longer part of this family. You took the loans, so it's your responsibility to deal with them. Whether Harry decides to pursue As Julia turned to leave, a timid voice called out, "Julia."

Cecilia, Julia's stepsister, stepped forward, dressed in a pristine white dress. "Mom and Dad just wanted a family reunion today. Why do you have to be so harsh?" She cast a flirtatious glance at Harry, bit her lip shyly, and added softly, "Without them, you wouldn't have ma has been so good to you. How can you think of divorting him?"

Julia's disdain deepened when she saw Cecilia. Throughout her marriage to Harry, Julia had often caught Cecilia trying to catch Harry's eye. It was clear that if Julia hadn't been engaged to Harry earlier, Cecilia would have eagerly taken her place as his wife.

Julia's expression turned icy as she addressed Cecilia, "You should really figure out who your family is. Those are your parents, not mine. My mother had only one daughter, and... Julia paused, her voice dripping with scorn "Having a sister like you makes me sick." Cecilia's demeanor shifted as she moved closer to Harry, her face a picture of sorrow. "Harry, it just seems s so extreme for Julia to suddenly want a divorce. I didn't mean to offend her. You work so hard, and as your wife, she should be supportive and take good care of y Donald, seizing the opportunity, quickly reassured Harry, "Mr. Wright, I assure you, Julia won't go through with the divorce."

As Cecilia and Donald continued their charade, a flicker of amusement passed through Harry's discerning eyes. After a brief pause, he responded with a smile, "You've got it wrong. Donald. It's my fault. I upset Julia today, and she mentioned divorce in a fit of anger." He then approached Julia, wrapping an arm around her waist, playing the role of a doting husband. "I'm sorry, darling. Please, forgive me. I promise to do better. Your happiness is my priority." Ip