# Chapter 21: The Truth Concerns Her – When Two Strangers Want the Same Divorce
The plot thickens in the most delightfully absurd way, as our accidental spouses discover that marriage isn’t the only thing they agree on—divorce sounds pretty good to both of them, too.
## What happened?
After the bombshell revelation that their marriage certificate is indeed genuine, Lewis and Keira find themselves standing at the Civil Affairs Bureau entrance, having just discovered they apparently tied the knot six months ago with zero memory of the event. The staff member, clearly fed up with their disbelief, practically throws the guarantee paperwork at them—and sure enough, both signatures check out. Keira’s handwriting. Lewis’s handwriting. No mistakes.
Tom, ever the loyal sidekick, immediately screams foul play, suggesting the system must have glitched. But the clerk shuts that down fast: marriage requires both parties present, both identities verified, both signatures on dotted lines. No exceptions. No errors. Which leaves everyone standing there with the same burning question: how do you forget your own wedding?
In a moment of rare comic harmony, Lewis and Keira simultaneously declare, “I want a divorce.” Then, in another synchronized moment, they each insist the other talk to their lawyer. There’s something almost charming about how their brains work the same way, even when they can’t stand each other. Keira, practical as always, suggests they each draft agreements and let the lawyers hash it out. Lewis agrees.
Then comes the awkward WhatsApp moment. Keira asks to add him for easier communication, only to realize she already has him saved under “Grandson”—a relic from a previous encounter. Lewis’s face goes dark. Keira, mortified, quickly changes it to “Puppy” and flees into a taxi.
But the real intrigue unfolds separately. Tom, convinced this is a gold-digging scheme, vows to protect Lewis’s assets. Meanwhile, in Keira’s taxi, she tells Samuel to find the best divorce lawyer and reveals she knows who’s behind this mystery: Old Mrs. Horton, the grandmother who conveniently has Alzheimer’s. Or does she? Keira’s suspicious enough to ask about experimental Alzheimer’s treatments, hinting that time is running out for something.
The chapter ends with the grandmother showing up at Keira’s apartment, suitcase in hand, ready to move in—and both sides hiring divorce lawyers with the exact same demand: “Not a penny to the other party.”
## Key moments
- Lewis and Keira discover the marriage certificate is 100% legitimate, complete with their actual signatures
- The synchronized “I want a divorce” scene that shows how eerily aligned they are
- Keira’s phone contact debacle, changing “Grandson” to “Puppy” while Lewis seethes
- Both parties independently hire divorce lawyers with identical ruthless demands
- Old Mrs. Horton appears at Keira’s door with luggage, ready to play house
- Keira’s cryptic comment about experimental Alzheimer’s treatment and the grandmother’s potential deception
## Character development
This chapter is where Keira truly shines as a protagonist with layers. She’s not just some woman caught in a bizarre situation—she’s actively piecing together the puzzle. Her suspicion about Old Mrs. Horton’s memory loss shows she’s sharp, distrustful, and willing to question everything, even a sweet old lady with dementia. The way she calmly handles the WhatsApp embarrassment, then immediately shifts to strategizing with Samuel, reveals someone who compartmentalizes emotions efficiently. She’s flustered one second, cold and calculating the next.
Lewis, on the other hand, is starting to show cracks in his composed billionaire exterior. The fact that he instinctively opens WhatsApp to message “Need Iron” before remembering who she is speaks volumes. He’s been comfortable with her as an anonymous online friend—the banter, the casual complaints—but now that she has a face and a name and a marriage certificate, everything feels wrong. His discomfort is palpable, and it’s not just about the money. It’s the loss of that easy connection he didn’t realize he valued.
The parallel between them is the real story here. They’re both suspicious, both hiring lawyers with the same cutthroat instructions, both trying to protect themselves from a situation neither understands. Tom acts as Lewis’s emotional amplifier, projecting gold-digger fears, while Samuel serves as Keira’s grounding voice of reason. These supporting characters highlight how isolated our leads actually are—they have people around them, but no one truly knows what happened.
## My thoughts
Can we talk about the grandmother? Because I’m convinced she’s playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers. The woman supposedly has Alzheimer’s, yet she shows up at Keira’s apartment with a suitcase, ready to move in, right when the divorce proceedings are starting? And Keira’s suspicious enough to ask about experimental treatments? Something is brewing, and I’m here for it.
The writing in this chapter is crisp and purposeful. Every scene serves a dual function: advancing the plot while deepening character dynamics. The WhatsApp moment is genius—it’s funny, awkward, and revealing all at once. Keira’s panic at being caught with that contact name is so human, and her solution (changing it to “Puppy”) is either a brilliant power move or a desperate cover-up. Probably both.
I also love how the author handles the divorce lawyer subplot. Both parties hiring lawyers with identical, ruthless demands—it’s darkly comedic and speaks to how similarly they think, even when they’re trying to destroy each other financially. That assistant lawyer’s comment about “men and women being equally ruthless” is a perfect mic-drop moment.
If I have one critique, it’s that we still don’t know enough about the actual marriage. Six months ago, both of them lost time. That’s a significant plot point that needs careful handling. I’m hoping the reveal doesn’t rely on cheap amnesia tropes, because the setup deserves something more clever.
## Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.8/5
## What happens next?
Old Mrs. Horton is moving in, and I suspect she’s about to become the wildcard that either delays the divorce or reveals the truth. Keira’s mention of experimental Alzheimer’s treatment feels like a ticking clock—either the grandmother is faking it and about to be exposed, or her memory loss is real but selective.
The divorce lawyers are going to clash, and since both parties demanded the same ruthless terms, we’re heading for a stalemate. My prediction: one of them will discover something about their shared past that makes the divorce less appealing. Maybe a business connection, maybe a shared secret, maybe the grandmother’s meddling.
Also, Lewis scrolling through old WhatsApp conversations with “Need Iron” and remembering how they used to trash-talk the woman he now knows is Keira? That’s going to come back and bite someone. Hard.
## Final Verdict
This chapter is the turning point where the comedy of errors meets genuine intrigue. The marriage mystery deepens, character dynamics evolve, and the stage is set for either a messy legal battle or an unexpected reconciliation. The author balances humor, tension, and heart with impressive skill, making this one of the most satisfying installments so far. You’ll laugh at the synchronized divorce demands, but you’ll stay for the grandmother’s suitcase and whatever secrets she’s hiding.