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Waves of bitterness surged in my heart.
It’s laughable how happy I was back then, thinking he actually cared about my preferences.
I love spicy food too.
But it turns out he had me cooking for his mistress all along…
I don’t know how long I stood there before my mind started working again. I slumped against the counter, feeling drained.
“Ethan, how could you treat me like this? How could you?
You promised my dad, right in front of him, that you’d take care of me. That’s the only reason he trusted you with me, back when you had nothing.
The house, the car, all of it came from my family.
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I didn’t even ask for a single penny as a dowry.
And this is how you repay me?”
I come from a single–parent home. Ever since Dad passed, I’ve put all my energy into maintaining my family.
He was my only emotional support.
And now, things have turned out like this.
Dad must be pacing in heaven, so worried.
After crying until I was dry, I slowly got up from the floor. Ethan came home with takeout barbecue in hand.
He stood in the doorway, seeing me, and let out a sigh of relief.
“I should have told you I was going out, that was my bad.
“Here, I brought you something.”
He put the barbecue down on the table.
I opened the container and looked at the
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skewers of chives inside, saying nothing.
“I’m allergic to chives.
I even went to the hospital for it once.
So, he doesn’t even remember that now?”
My heart grew colder, and I couldn’t help but tremble. When you’re unloved, nothing about you gets attention.
It feels like I don’t even matter.
I gathered myself and looked up.
All I wanted was an answer.
And now, I’ve got it.
Now, I had to say what needed to be said.
I calmly said, “Ethan, let’s get a divorce.”
Ethan’s phone slipped from his hand, and his body shook.
“What now? Why suddenly bring up divorce?
“I even brought you both dinner.
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“Chloe, what’s your deal this time?”
Suddenly, his tone shifted, becoming arrogant.
“Chloe, how old are you? And you’re still playing these games? Isn’t this a bit childish?
“I said I knew I was wrong, and I brought food. Can we stop this now?”
I clenched my fingers and stated, “I’m allergic to chives, and Nathan can’t eat greasy food.
“So, who did you bring this for?
“Who do you want to eat it?”
After laying out the skewers, I finally felt calm.
“You can eat these leftovers yourself.”
Ethan’s lighter paused mid–air, and his expression faltered. He said awkwardly, “Leftovers? Fine, don’t eat them then!”
He quickly shifted the conversation. I
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wasn’t surprised anymore.
Smoke rings rose, and Ethan’s face grew hazy.
I love cats. That night, when I saw him squatting by the roadside playing with the stray cats, I couldn’t help but be captivated.
He turned his head, the light making his hair look so soft.
I thought, I might have fallen in love with him at first sight.
Ethan’s family situation wasn’t great. His parents were always fighting. He was stuck in the misery of his upbringing, and I foolishly thought I could be his savior, that I could warm his heart.
I didn’t realize that one–sided love is the most painful.
I pitied his circumstances and felt for everything he went through.
It seemed like he finally noticed me, and we naturally got together.
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I even got him that legendary 4090 gaming
setup.
Ethan had a real talent for gaming, but parents‘ constant pressure forced him to stop at the regional level. It was one of his biggest regrets.
I remember him holding his computer, crying, and promising he’d treat me well in the future.
I always believed him.
He really was a good person.
Everyone around him spoke highly of him.
I knew about his ex–girlfriend. She dumped him because he was poor, but Ethan never said a bad word about her.
He just said they weren’t a good fit.
Later, we did have our sweet days together.
He was so anxious when I gave birth. He pacing in circles, crying even more than I did, and he bought me those designer bags
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I liked.
He took care of almost everything for Nathan. He would feed, bath, everythin
And now…
Looking at this still–handsome and mature face, I couldn’t help but feel a deep, unshakable pain.
How did we end up like this?
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