If only he had adhered to his principles when Xyla Quest was hideous. If only he had resisted the temptation to cheat when Xyla was fat. Would his life have been better that way?

Unfortunately, there were no ifs in this world. Results and consequences were the only things that awaited him.

Buzz buzz buzz…

Suddenly, his phone vibrated, pulling him back to the present from his deep thoughts.

Tom Sullivan slowly recollected himself and took a look at his phone.

Seeing that Bailey Ronson was calling him, he quickly answered the call, “Yes?”

“The detention center just informed us that your sister would be released tomorrow morning. Let’s go to pick her up together,” Bailey said.

“Okay…”

“About the divorce… Well, our decision is final. I hope you can make up your mind soon. By the way, you’d better come back and apologize to your father. He’s mad.”

Tom felt a flicker of frustration at the mention of the word ‘divorce’. Irritation, grievance, and disappointment piled up in his