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The moment I left, I suddenly felt a sense of relief.
It was like the weight on my heart for seven years had vanished.
I contacted friends I hadn’t seen in seven years and planned a night out at a bar to start my new life.
They all sighed.
“We thought you found true love back then, but who knew he was like that!”
“Seven whole years, not letting you meet us, saying we’d lead you astray?”
“Ridiculous, we went shopping, got facials, did Pilates, how is that bad?”
“He made you a full–time housewife!”
“Companies lined up to hire you, and he shamelessly said he wanted to develop his
career?”
“Now he only makes twenty thousand a month! What career is that? Seven years ago, companies offered you the same!”
They were indignant for me and relieved I finally escaped the nightmare.
After parting with them, I left City A, rented an apartment for myself.
I texted Declan, urging him to sign the divorce papers.
He didn’t reply but was more active on Snapchat.
All posts were with Hazel.
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Candlelit dinners, strolls, role–playing at home.
My daughter sat eating roasted sweet potatoes, her small face beaming with happiness.
At that moment, I realized…
Love and indifference were so obvious.
The romance I longed for was meaningless to Hazel.
I blocked Declan on Snapchat and messaged him: “This is adultery, violating morality and
the law.”
The chat showed typing, then stopped.
After a while, he sent: “Realized you need money? Admit you’re wrong, come back and cook for me, Hazel, and our daughter, and I’ll forgive you, like nothing happened.”
I laughed out loud.
He really thought I was just throwing a tantrum.
He thought I couldn’t live without him.
Even if he was with his ex, I’d endure it.
I replied: “Declan, you seem to forget it’s me who doesn’t want you and Sierra.”
No reply came.
I had to work from home to care for our daughter and him, turning down stable job offers.
I managed to earn three million dollars, planning to surprise them, but it proved to be my own fantasy.
I thought he’d be happy to hug me, saying, “You’re amazing, honey.”
I feel like I can’t live without him for the rest of my life.
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I feel like I can’t live without him for the rest of my life.
Even if he reconnects with his ex, I can endure it.
I responded, “Declan, you seem to have forgotten something. I’m the one who didn’t want
you and Sierra anymore.”
There was no reply.
I had to become a stay–at–home wife to care for our daughter and him, so I turned down
several full–time job offers and chose to work from home instead.
I managed to earn three million dollars, hoping to surprise them, but it turned out I only fooling myself.
I imagined that when he saw the three million, he’d joyfully hug me and say, “You’re amazing, honey.”
He’d suggest taking time off work so we could all go on a trip.
Even if his ex messaged him, I could pretend it never happened.
But…
My eyes stung as I mocked my own foolishness.
A stone remains a stone; it can’t be warmed.
To maintain my routine and stay connected with society, I put on the career suit I had once taken off and started applying to larger financial companies.
My resume showed a seven–year gap, and although I graduated from a prestigious university, they were hesitant. However, once they saw my previous work experience, they quickly signed me, fearing I might change my mind.
When I returned to my rented place, I saw a familiar Audi parked outside.
Declan was there, holding Sierra’s hand, and he didn’t look pleased.
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Declan was there, holding Sierra’s hand, and he didn’t look pleased.
