ly'

I told him to go home early but he didn't come h

his house was probably not

as still naive to hold a glimmer of hope that things would be different

t his obsession with Lexi either. He might stay in this loveless marriage if his parents ask

lready when I looked at the clock on the wall. I tried to dial his number again, but still busy.

unmistakable. Nearly at once, I could tell they made love. The same day I returned to my room, I cr

ll the miserable emotions but the moment I opened the wardrobe, our intimate clothes were

e finally accepted our marriage. I once believed his return from this business trip

down crying loudly. Why? Why am I always the one the

de me. Cold as last night. He didn't come home yet. I sneered at myself as I caught my reflection in the dre

thout a second thought. You would only break yourself if you continue on the wrong

spit yellowish liquid and it tastes so bad. I washed my mouth immediately and stared at my own reflection in the mirror. I shook my head and cupped m

Standing behind me with a worried face was my husband Pierce. I've always been thankful th

u not feeling well? Y

gh the mirror. "You d

sorry. I had some things to do.

He followed me as I sat in front of t

ls.

I failed to pre

There was no moment when I felt his selfishness so clearly as now. He called

sking about this. I'm just wor

re we st

He's asking me that? After he offered me a divorce without even asking if I was okay w

I just don't feel

because I know he truly cares. What surprised me is why is

my forehead and neck. "Are you s

ldn't help but blurt out. He look

st and made me face him. His face is mirroring h

like this since yesterday. Is this about Lexi?

vorce! I told you to come back earlier but you just let me wait for t

aws and shook his

k about the divorce

ers. Confusion and pain were visible in

h school. Ever since he became my best friend. Who wouldn'

more. I don't even want him to pity me. I shook my head and pus

t before going to the bathtub. I should focus on myself. I can't l

en tell him how you truly feel," I whispe

eady left. I shook my head in disbelief. He's been constantly abandoning me.

*

ing, Miss

ng, Vice Pr

pissed and my mood seems off. Irritation can easily take over me and I can't con

my office when I he

he's Mr. Anderson's girlf

reased. Pierc

didn't see her face but I

i Gilbert?

nth's salary on this. T

e and Mr. Anderson l

u know, some people are better off just fr

f my office. I slowly closed it and rested my b

opped up on the screen of my phone. My hands started shaking as soon as I saw the notification. It was P

no way I can compete with her in his heart. She's always th