The Divorce Prescription

Stella's lips curved into a triumphant smile.

Declan and Stella stood before the officiant once again. The officiant repeated the question. "Mr. Zamora, do you take Ms. Xanders as your wife? Will you stay by her side, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?"

Declan looked straight at him and said, "I do."

He had actually said he was willing to...

Those words hit Hailey like a thunderclap, leaving her mind blank.

Ewan said, "See that, Hailey? Declan really married her. He never cared about you. This whole time, it was just you fooling yourself. You were the only one chasing after him."

Hailey's tears streamed down her face.

The officiant declared, "The ceremony is complete. I now pronounce Mr. Zamora and Ms. Xanders husband and wife. You may exchange rings."

A flower girl stepped forward with a pair of diamond rings. Stella picked up one and slowly slid it onto Declan's finger.

Declan did the same, placing the ring onto Stella's hand.

Bob led the applause, and the guests cheered. "Congratulations to the happy couple!"

"Wishing you a lifetime of love and laughter!"

Stella felt like the happiest woman in the world. She reached out and hugged Declan.

As Hailey watched them hugging each other at the entrance, she was heartbroken.

Then, she left. She was gone.

Ewan walked beside Hailey. "So, have you given up now? Declan is a married man now. Stop chasing after him. Hailey, I'll admit, I was with Melody before, but I've changed. Now that you and Declan are over, be with me instead. I'll treat you well."

Hailey's vision swam, and the world tilted beneath her. A second later, everything went dark.

Ewan caught her just in time, wrapping his arms around her as she collapsed. "Hailey! Hailey, what's wrong?"

Meanwhile, Declan and Sella stepped away from the ceremony.

Bob beamed. "Declan, you're my son-in-law now. Take good care of Stelly and build a good life together."

While swallowing the pain in his chest, Declan nodded. "I understand, Mr. Xanders."

Stella chuckled as she said, "Declan, why are you still calling him I

Xanders? You should start calling by his name now."

Declan said, "Bob."

Bob nodded in satisfaction. "Good."

Declan asked, "Bob, can we go see the man now?"

Bob nodded. "Of course. We're family now. I'll take you to him."

He led Declan to a secluded room and knocked twice.

"Cobra, it's me," Bob called out.

Hearing that name again sent a rush of adrenaline through Declan's veins.

The door creaked open, and two

armed men stepped out. "Oh,

you, Mr. Xanders. So, this is

son-in-law?"

Bob nodded. "Yeah. Declan is my daughter's husband now. I've brought him to meet Cobra."

"Cobra's inside, but you know the drill-pat down first."

"No problem."

One of the men in black patted Bob down first. Clean.

Then, they moved to Declan. He raised his arms, letting them search him.

"All clear. You can go in."noveldrama

"Alright, thanks."

Two of the men stayed at their post while Bob led Declan inside.

Inside the small room, several men in black stood guard, each armed and alert.

Cobra sat in the center, his presence commanding. A scar ran down his face, giving him a cold,ESS look.

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