14 End 2.0 Young Eleanor left a few days before my birthday. And on that day, I finally met the person who had always wanted to see me.” I sat in the wheelchair, rolling slowly and moving carelessly straight towards the hospital corridor.}] “Eleanor! “I’m back, Eleanor.” A familiar voice called from behind me as … Read more
13 End 10 “Patient in Bed 21, it’s time to take your medication. “You have a visitor today.“” The nurse’s cheerful voice woke me from my sleep. I lay there for a moment, disoriented, trying to shake off the remnants of my dreams. If I remember correctly, today was the wedding day of Benjamin … Read more
120 I didn’t know exactly what happened after that. But I could guess that Benjamin likely wanted her to terminate the pregnancy, but Mia refused, crying and begging until he agreed to keep the child. It was not a big deal–Benjamin Davis had impregnated a young, beautiful university student while married. But it wasn’t … Read more
11N Since our bitter confrontation, Benjamin had been absent for nearly half a month.” Yet today, Mia, against all odds, asked to meet me. We met in a coffee shop. Gone was the downtrodden, impoverished Mia. Today, she was draped in designer clothes, exuding the aura of a wealthy lady. Needless to say, they were … Read more
100 “You are my wife.” I could be his legally recognized partner, his trophy wife admired by others.} But I would never again be his beloved.§ “The lawyer says the divorce papers will be ready by tomorrow morning. Let’s sign them and end this.” Let’s put an end to our ten years together. “Eleanor, can’t … Read more
9 Benjamin remained silent for a long time. He lit a cigarette, the smoke creating a hazy barrier between us, as if a wall had risen to separate us. His face, shrouded in the swirling mist, became indistinct. He didn’t rush to answer my question. When he looked at me, his eyes were full of … Read more
80 I remained in the villa, comfortably resting and nurturing my pregnancy. I called the lawyer to expedite the divorce agreement so we could both be freed sooner. To my surprise, Benjamin, who had been working overtime for nearly half a year, came home early that evening. His face was dark with anger, and his … Read more
70 In the end, the divorce didn’t happen. Benjamin was momentarily taken aback by my words but quickly recovered and refused. “No, I won’t agree. “Let’s talk this through. Stop bringing up divorce all the time.} “We’ve been together for ten years, and now you’re pregnant. What would people think of us if we … Read more
61 I shook my head. “It’s disgusting to see her. Let’s dismiss her.“} I wanted to dismiss Mia, hoping to start over for the sake of our child.§ Young Eleanor’s words shad left me dazed. I couldn’t believe Benjamin had changed.” The man who loved me so deeply–how could he just change like that?” I … Read more
50 Standing at the doorway with my suitcase in hand, I murmured softly, “She’s different.” My words were so faint, carried away by the breeze, leaving no trace. Yet, in the vast silence of our villa, each syllable resonated clearly. Young Eleanor, at the age of eighteen, had all of Benjamin’s love. Secure in being … Read more