Peter watched her closely, his curiosity piqued for a moment. But when Cindy didn’t falter, he dismissed the revision as insignificant. He exchanged a smug look with his lawyer, the satisfaction of his supposed victory returning in full force. Cindy, meanwhile, gave no indication of her simmering satisfaction.
When the last paper was signed, the judge declared the divorce finalized. Peter stood, grinning as he shook his lawyer’s hand. “Clean and easy,” he muttered under his breath, loud enough for Cindy to hear. She turned toward the door, her face serene, but her mind sharp.