Chapter 5
Wife?
Can a person who has been married for many years but does not even deserve to have legal
documents be called a wife?
I pulled the corners of my lips, unable to resist the urge to laugh, but I was in too much pain to muster any strength.
This marriage has lasted until now, and the person I feel most sorry for is myself.
And there was this unborn child.
If he had shown such behavior from the beginning, I probably wouldn’t have persisted with him.
The voices of the argument outside the operating room grew increasingly intense.
We have been together for six years, and as far as I can remember, this is the second time Josiah
has argued with someone on my behalf.
But now it is also our last time together.
“Get away from me! Where is my wife? She just fell in your hospital! Where did you take my wife?”
“Sir, please don’t be impulsive. Is there any misunderstanding? Did you mistake someone else? The pregnant woman who had the surgery inside said that her husband has already run away with.
another woman!”
“What’s the joke? I am her husband! Is her name Hazel? Then she’s my wife!”
“Please show us your marriage certificate.”
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I don’t know how long it had been, but in my dream, I seemed to have gone back to six years ago.
In my memory, Josiah was still the same person who was not good at speaking.
But he would reveal sincere emotions in every detail when he was with me.
Two hearts gradually drew closer, and I chose to stay in this city for him..
Mom looked disappointed and concerned. “Hazel, have you thought this through? Once your dad and I go abroad, you will be all alone here.”
Young Josiah pounded his chest vigorously, making a solemn vow in front of my parents.
“Mr. and Mrs. Torres, rest assured, I would give Hazel happiness even if it meant risking my life! I will definitely take good care of her!”
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“She became the most important person to me afterwards!”
The scene changed, after graduation, I did not start working, but instead revolved around the stove.
I became Josiah’s virtuous helper.
I
During the day, he worked on his business and went to work, while I stayed at home doing household chores and logistics.
He
had a social engagement in the evening, so I waited for him to come home at the entrance of the
residential area.
Mourin
uring the most difficult time, I ate bread for six months, just to gather enough startup capital for
him.
But every day I had to search for photos on the takeout platform and send them to my parents who
were far away in another country, to reassure them.
These days passed three years ago.
Back then, Josiah would still feel sorry for me, and he would understand my efforts and grievances.
Every festival would surprise me in its own way.
Not expensive, but full of thoughtfulness.
He said that when his company got better, he would definitely make me the happiest person.
By then, we would have held the wedding, obtained the marriage certificate, and purchased a large
villa as our marital home.
There would also be a lovely child.
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He wanted to prove to that my choice was not wrong.
That period of time, although difficult, was the happiest time of my life.
Now Josiah has succeeded in his business venture, but I have been left behind by him.
He started getting busier, and I waited at home later and later.
Sometimes, after waiting all night, the only message I received at dawn was from him.
Sometimes, there was no news at all.
He said that everyone was like this, there was no man who had succeeded in his career and revolved
around his wife.
The past promises, in the end, only I remember.
Relying on one pancake after another, I spent six years.
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Until this pregnancy, he probably realized that I couldn’t possibly leave him.
It got even worse, becoming more and more excessive.
Back then, I only realized how lowly I was in front of the partner I started a business with
After getting drunk, he boasted about how he married me without spending a penny
I washed his clothes and cooked for him, and now I have to bear children for him.
I gritted my teeth and endured the mocking gazes of the crowd.
Abeceiving
Deceiving myself, as long as he was by my side, nothing else mattered.
But when he brought Aurora home, his heart shattered into pieces.
He said Aurora was just his secretary, young in age, and he treated her like a sister.
But I don’t believe a single word of this lame excuse.
Watching him being gentle and considerate like he had never been before, watching him being
cautious and careful like a young boy experiencing his first crush.
I knew, I was supposed to be eliminated.
But I was not willing to accept it.
How could I let go?
My most beautiful youth, and even my unborn children.
I worked hard for six years to make the wedding dress. How could I willingly let another woman wear it?
So I became the person I used to dislike the most.
I argued with him like a shrew.
I questioned him about his relationship with that woman.
Our remaining feelings were quickly worn away.
That night, Aurora’s mockery towards me and his boundless tolerance became the final straw that
broke the camel’s back.
Mom, I finally understood what you said.
It is already too late.
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