Suddenly, I Had The Chance To Replace My Husband

Reno, Nevada – US

Rachel drove at a moderate speed. Since Max didn't want them to use his family's private plane, Rachel decided to drive all the way to Reno herself. After stopping a few times to rest and spending one night staying overnight, they finally arrived in Rachel and Max's hometown.

"Mom, how long are we going to be here?" Max asked.

"Probably about two weeks. Do you want to go anywhere?" Rachel asked.

"No, Mom. It's just that we haven't visited Grandpa and Grandma in a long time," Max said.

"Do you miss them?" Rachel asked her son again, and he immediately nodded.

"Um," Max replied.

"Well then, if after two weeks you still want to stay here, we'll stay until you're satisfied," Rachel said.

"Really? What about daddy and mom?" Max's innocent question left Rachel speechless for a moment; she couldn't possibly answer honestly-Max was still too young to understand his parents' problems.

"Maybe he'll catch up with us later," Rachel finally answered after taking a long time to think of the safest response.

Maximillian stared at his mother for quite a while; he was a smart kid and could tell she was uncomfortable with his previous question. He finally nodded and didn't bring up his father again.

"Max! Rachel!"

"Grandma!" Max ran to greet his grandmother, who had already been running toward them the moment she saw Rachel's car pull into the driveway.

"Oh, my darling. Grandma missed you, Max," Mrs. Griffin said, gently stroking her only grandson's hair with love.

"Rachel! You naughty girl! It's been ages since you last visited!" Mrs. Griffin scolded her daughter, who merely grimaced at the remark.

"I'm sorry, Mom," Rachel said regretfully.

Mrs. Griffin was momentarily taken aback by this; her gut told her something must have happened to her daughter for Rachel to decide to come home after such a long time.

"Never mind, let's go inside. Your father must be waiting," Mrs. Griffin said, taking Max by the hand.

"Grandpa!" Max ran toward his grandfather, who had his arms spread wide.

Mr. Griffin laughed as he lifted Max into his arms and hugged his grandson tightly. Max laughed along, wrapping his arms around his grandfather's neck.

"Dad," Rachel greeted her father, who looked at her with a gentle gaze.

"You must be tired after such a long trip, get some rest first," Mr. Griffin said.

"Okay, Dad. I'll go upstairs," Rachel said as she headed to her old room on the second floor.

*********

"I don't want to divorce her!" Andrew roughly shoved Harry away as he handed him the divorce papers.

That afternoon, Harry went to Andrew's office with the documents for the divorce Rachel had requested. Harry didn't waste a moment and immediately took care of everything after Rachel left his office.

"It's up to you, Andrew. With or without your consent, this divorce can still go through because there's a prenuptial agreement that serves as strong evidence, plus all the videos and other evidence proving your infidelity," Harry retorted sharply.

Andrew glared at him, his fists clenched tightly. He truly hadn't expected Rachel to have prepared everything just to divorce him.

"I don't think there's anything left for us to discuss. I'm leaving," said Harry, who then walked out without looking back.

CRASH...

"Son of a bitch!"

Andrew slammed his fist on the desk and cursed loudly right after Harry left. "I won't let you go, Rachel!"

"Leonard!" he called out to his assistant.

His assistant, hearing Andrew call him, hurried into the room and looked at Andrew, ready to await his orders.

"Call the lawyer. I have to fight Harry Stanford, who wants to separate me from my wife," he ordered.

"Yes, sir," said Leonard, nodding in understanding.

"Ah, sir. Miss Lisa is asking to see you," Leonard said, just remembering that Lisa had just arrived, and relaying the woman's message.

"Have her come in, and don't let anyone else come in here after her," Andrew ordered.

Leonard nodded in understanding, then stepped out and invited Lisa into the room.

"Honey," Lisa said in a coquettish tone as she approached Andrew and sat on his lap.

"Are you in a bad mood?" Lisa asked, running her hand seductively along Andrew's jawline.

"That woman wants to divorce me," Andrew said.

Lisa's eyes widened. "Isn't that great? You'll be free of her, honey."

"Great? You're crazy! Do you want me to end up penniless, huh?!" Andrew snapped, startling Lisa.

"Penniless?" Lisa asked, confused.

"We have a prenuptial agreement stating that if I ever cheat on Rachel, she can divorce me and all my assets will go to her," Andrew explained.

Lisa fell silent upon hearing this. "In that case, you just need to get rid of the source of the problem."

"What do you mean?" Andrew asked, confused.

"Come on, honey. You're a smart guy-how could you not get it?" Lisa said in a playful tone.

Instantly, Andrew understood what his girlfriend meant. "But that would destroy me even more if I got caught."

"Don't worry, I'll take care of the rest," Lisa said.

"Really? You're amazing, my love," Andrew remarked as he buried his face in Lisa's chest.

"Ahhh... Andrew"-that disgusting sound finally echoed back and forth in the room afterward.

*********

Three days later,

Rachel didn't waste any time; as soon as she arrived to Seattle again, she went straight to Harry's office the very next day to discuss her divorce. Max, who had insisted on coming along, listened intently to his mother's conversation.

Harry glanced at Max, who seemed very obedient and understood what was happening between his mother and father. He then whispered to Rachel.

"Does your son already know?"

"Yes, Uncle. I had to tell him one way or another. Max's reaction wasn't what I feared-he actually seemed relieved. Max said he doesn't like his father," Rachel said.

Harry sighed, "Your son is very smart for his age; he must have witnessed Andrew's behavior toward you many times."

"That's what I regret, Uncle," Rachel said softly.

Harry immediately patted Rachel on the shoulder, "We'll settle everything today."

After saying that, Harry stood up, followed by Rachel, who then reached out her hand to Max. The three of them left the office and set out to begin the divorce proceedings.

They were there for nearly four hours until the day's proceedings were finally over. Rachel hugged Harry while murmuring her thanks, to which the middle-aged man responded with a pat on her back.

"Come on, Max. Let's go back to Grandma and Grandpa's house," Rachel said.

Max nodded enthusiastically; he was already eager to return to Reno. The city had made the boy feel right at home there. The two of them walked toward Rachel's parked car.

The streets were quiet that day, and Rachel drove at a moderate speed toward the airport. They would be heading straight back to Reno that very day. When she reached an intersection, Rachel slowed down as she should have.

CRASH....