"My survival is none of your concern." I pulled a second copy from the envelope. Always prepared. I signed it and held it out.
Tessa read it word by word. Her face paled.
"Oliver... you're willing to leave with nothing?" Her voice trembled. "Giving up all claims to the assets? Just because of a snowman?"
"You're right. It is because of the snowman."
"What is wrong with you? It's just snow."
"I know I promised to watch the first snowfall with you, but I was stuck at the office. I ran into Carter right after I clocked out. We just built a snowman together on a whim. That's all it was."
Tessa's explanation was pale, powerless, and rehearsed. Listening to it, I felt nothing but a rising tide of irritation.
I stared at the snowman. Ugly. Misshapen. Yet looking at it made my chest feel like a boulder had crushed my ribs. I couldn't breathe.
"I don't need explanations," I said, my voice devoid of warmth. "Just sign the papers. Let's get this over with. It's the best outcome for both of us."