Chapter 3 “Tara…” Seeing that I didn’t make things difficult for Katie, Connor seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. He was about to explain his previous actions, but I wasn’t interested in listening. I directly took out my resignation letter and interrupted him. I said, “I’ve considered what you said about me leaving the … Read more
Chapter 2 The next morning, I prepared breakfast for one. Milk and a sandwich were just healthy and convenient. Connor walked over to the dining table out of habit, only to find his glass empty. “Where’s mine?” he asked. I hesitated for a moment. “I thought you didn’t like milk.‘ Connor didn’t respond. He was … Read more
Chapter 1 As I was being attacked by a rabid dog while pregnant, it just so happened that Connor Stevens was driving by with his secretary. Hearing my hoarse cries for help, he covered her ears. He said, “Don’t listen, don’t look, or you’ll have nightmares tonight.” Then he rolled up the car window and … Read more
12 た After hearing my story, Emma was silent for a long time. Seeing me quiet, she joked: “What, are you feeling sorry for her?” I shook my head. At this point, I had no feelings left for Lily whatsoever. If there was any hatred before, upon learning of her current situation, I had completely … Read more
11 After finalizing the divorce with Lily, she moved out of the house. I listed the house with a real estate agent, planning to sell it and buy a new place. The company was also at a critical point in business. Now that I had no more worries at home, I threw myself completely into … Read more
10 When Lily woke up, she looked at me with grief–stricken eyes. I stared at her for a long time, about to speak. She cut me off: “Don’t say it. Please don’t say it.” I shook my head and said it anyway: “When you’re discharged, let’s go file for divorce.” She closed her eyes and … Read more
9 That morning, I left for work as usual. At noon, I received a message from Lily. “Honey, I’ve refused many times, but they came to the house to invite me. It would be impolite to keep refusing I’ll just go for the meal, I promise I’ll behave and come back quickly. “I’ll keep you … Read more
8 When the baby was five months along, Lily started testing me: “Honey, Ryan found out I’m pregnant. He wants to treat us to a meal to congratulate us. Do you want to go?” I rubbed her belly: “No need.” She wanted to say more, but stopped when she saw my expression. I pretended nothing … Read more
7 Lily really did change a lot. She quit her job to focus on the pregnancy. She bought many parenting books and pregnancy cookbooks, learning how to be a good mother. Every day when I came home from work, she had dinner ready. She would chatter away, telling me what she did at home that … Read more
6 Lily refused to divorce. She cried and made a fuss for several days, even calling my parents. Though it was clearly her fault, she twisted the story, making it sound like I was having an unclear relationship with another woman and ever wanting to divorce for her sake. In my parents‘ eyes, Lily was … Read more