hapter 8
“You’re just the son of the Roberts family’s chauffeur. The same ungrateful bastard who was kicked out by Grandma Rhea for stealing.” Bryson raised an eyebrow indifferently, clearly unfazed by Michael’s provocation.
However, I was unable to stand anyone badmouthing him, Glaring at Michael, I spat, “Michael, Bryson is nothing like what you’re saying And what are you doing here? Trespassing on private property without permission–do you realize you’ve already broken the law?” Hearing the dismissal in my voice, Michael’s face darkened. At that moment, he completely forgot he had come to coax me home, not pick a fight.
“Ashlyn, I came all the way here myself. Please, stop acting like a child and just come home with me.“W
“Home?” I looked at him like he’d lost his mind.N
“Did you get into an accident and hit your head? We’re divorced, Michael! Didn’t you see the divorce agreement with my signature on it?“% Although the chances of a package getting lost in transit are low, it was not entirely impossible.
Just as I was considering printing another copy for him to take back, he had thCe nerve to say.
“That ridiculous piece of paper? I tore it to shreds.“N
“Ashlyn, I know why you’re angry. The situation with Daniela–it’s been handled. I swear, she’ll never show up and bother you again,” He took a step closer, reaching out, trying to touch the face he had longed for day and night.
But before he could, I pushed him away.N
My voice was calm, almost detached. “Mr. Hudson, back when the Roberts family fell from grace, your family was the only one that offered help. I married you out of gratitude. For nine years, I tried to repay that debt.“W
“Now that Daniela is pregnant with your child, the Hudson family finally has an heir. I truly wish the three of you a happy and peaceful life together.“N
The message couldn’t be clearer. And smart as Michael was, he couldn’t possibly miss the meaning in my words–I was done with him, once and for all.N
Panic flooded his face. “Wife, why are you saying this? Are you telling me these nine years meant nothing to you? That you were only with me out of gratitude? You really expect me to believe such a lousy lie?“N
No–of course he didn’t believe it.N
Because if I didn’t love him, why would I beg him for a kiss on the cheek before he left for work every morning?
Why would I cry my eyes swollen like walnuts when he had surgery, refusing to leave the hospital no matter how many people tried to talk me down?
I loved him–loved him so much that anyone with eyes could see it.N
But what did he do in return?!
The more love and patience I gave, the more reckless and cruel he became. He trampled all over my dignity without a second thought./ He forgot that hearts were made of flesh.
After enduring enough pain and numbness, a person would gradually stop sinking into despair or wasting emotions–they simply learn to feel less.
With a smile more painful than tears, Michael looked at me with bloodshot eyes.N “Ashlyn, I honestly didn’t realize Daniela’s existence would hurt you this much. bringing her home was purely out of moral obligation.“N
“Once the baby is born, I’ll send her abroad. Will that be enough?“N
was just a one–night stand after we got drunk, and
I shook my head firmly. “Michael, I don’t care what kind of relationship you have with Daniela. All you need to know is–I have a new life here now. I’m not going back with you. So please, just leave.“N
“A new life? What new-”
Frustrated and furious, sleep–deprived for two days, and weakened from blood loss after getting a tattoo, Michael didn’t get to finish his
sentence.
His vision spun. The world turned dark, and he collapsed.
