1. Big Decision

In a room, a man was walking slowly towards a woman who was sleeping on a bed. His gaze was deep, full of pent-up lust. Smiling faintly, he crawled onto the bed and caressed her cheek.

"Enghhhhh," ....

Elea moaned, then smiled faintly. Luis finally came to his senses. The long wait would soon bear fruit. Elea was impatient.

"Such a beautiful woman, but why ignore her? I'm really lucky. Tonight I have to impress her."

"Luis?" Elea frowned. The voice just now sounded unfamiliar. "Is that you?"

Elea's question was answered by silence. However, the touch was still there. Feeling something was wrong, she ventured to open her eyes. The room was a little dark, so she had to move her face forward to make sure. And how surprised Elea was to realize that the man now on top of her was not Luis, but a stranger.

"Who are you!" Elea shrieked hysterically. She quickly pushed the man's chest away and moved to the side of the bed. "What are you doing here? Leave quickly or I'll ....

"Miss, calm down. Your husband asked me to come to this room. He said you needed a bedmate."

"What did you say?"

"That's right, Miss. Your husband has even paid me."

Elea's chest was pierced with sharp daggers at the stranger's confession. So Luis had deliberately sent this man to her bed? Unbelievable.

"Get out of my sight right now. Go away!" Elea shouted as she wiped away the tears that were falling. It hurt, it really hurt a lot.

"But what about Mr. Luis? He already paid in full for tonight."

"I added three times what he gave me. Hurry up and leave before I call the police!"

"O-okay okay,"

As soon as the stranger left the room, Elea's body went limp. She then let out a powerful scream while grabbing her hair into a mess. "Luis, did it have to come to this? I know you hate me, but why would you go to the extent of sending another man into my bed? You bastard, Luis!"

Unable to take the insult, Elea rushed out of the room. When she arrived in the living room, she found the bastard who was her husband sitting back and enjoying a glass of wine. How great. Being calm after what happened? Elea couldn't take it.

"Luis, what's this all about. What right do you have to send a strange man to my room? Are you out of your mind?!" Elea asked in a loud voice. Her breathing was ragged, emotional.

"There's no need to make a fuss. It's only for one night. What's the big deal?" said Luis indifferently.

"What did you say? A fight?"

Elea laughed discordantly. Deliberately letting another man fuck his own wife, is there any act more cruel than this?

(I never thought you'd be so willing to destroy my pride. Luis, you bastard! It would be foolish of me to still love you)

"Let's get to the point. Mom and Dad want a grandchild. If you don't get pregnant in the near future, then my name will be removed from the Clement family heir list. As for you?" Luis shot a disgusted look at Elea. "I won't touch the remains of another man until I die. So I need someone to help me get you pregnant."

"Luis!!!"

"Don't yell at me, Elea. You're dirty. So don't ever dream that I'll be willing to sleep with you. Got it!"

"I can't believe you would do such a lowly thing. You're absolutely disgusting!"

Elea roughly wiped away the tears on her cheeks. She then looked up, bracing herself to face the disappointment he was giving her. How despicable was she in this man's eyes? Love is so cruel. Her sincerity was rewarded with such a painful insult.

"Elea," Luis' voice suddenly turned soft. He put the glass down on the table and walked over to Elea who was crying silently. Taking a deep breath, he forced himself to touch her shoulder. "My life could be over if Father and Mother really do cross my name off the list of heirs. Please, just once. Okay?"

"Am I a prostitute in your eyes?"

"Don't change the subject. I promise to grant all your requests if you are willing to get pregnant."

"Luis, do you realize what you're saying?" Elea asked softly. Her heart felt like it was being squeezed very hard. It hurt, but it didn't bleed. "Even though our relationship is not good, I am still your wife. Would you give me to another man?"

Luis didn't answer. He was too bored with Elea's words, which seemed to beg for status in his heart. With a long sigh, he pushed Elea's shoulder then took a tissue and wiped the hand that had been used to touch her.

"I don't like second-hand stuff. So you don't need to dramatize the situation and act sanctimonious in front of me. That's disgusting."

"Second-hand? Me? Used goods?"

"Then what do you expect?"

"Hahahaha,"

Elea laughed again. However, this time her laughter sounded heartbreaking. She had loved him for so many years, but in reality, she was only regarded as second-hand goods. With her feelings deeply torn, Elea finally made a big decision. There was nothing left to defend. Everything meant nothing in her husband's eyes.

"Okay. I agree to give you a child."

"Really?"

Luis's eyes lit up instantly.

"But on the condition that I choose my date myself."

"Okay. I agree."

"And also, I want a divorce."

Luis raised one eyebrow. Elea's wish was a little unexpected. He was stunned, not expecting her to ask for a divorce from him.

"I just realized I've spent a lot of time loving a cruel bastard like you. You wanted a child, I granted it. In return, you must be willing to divorce me tonight. If you ask for time to think, count on five minutes from now on. Looking at your face for so long makes me want to puke!" Elea sarcastically said with a very flat expression. A different demeanor from the one she was used to.

"You!"

Luis girded his loins, agitated. Elea's behavior tonight was surprising. However, the thought of her losing the family treasure instantly brought him back from the strange feeling that had suddenly arisen.

"Okay. I agree. But how are you going to deal with Mom and Dad? They'll be very angry if they find out we're divorced."

"Keep our divorce a secret until my baby is born. After that, we'll go our separate ways."

"Are you sure you want to separate from me?" Luis asked for confirmation. This time he spoke while looking closely at Elea's face. It was beautiful, though puffy from crying.

"Come on, Luis. You forced me to make this decision," Elea said. "Oh, one more thing. Burn all those nonsensical photos you still have. I won't let you take advantage of me even a little."

"Elea!"

"Why, you don't want a divorce from me? Am I not just second-hand goods?"

"You ... it's okay if I follow your wishes. Divorce is divorce. What a hassle!" said Luis grumbling. After that he immediately called a lawyer to arrange their divorce.

There was silence after Luis hung up the call. He was a little taken aback by Elea's cold stare.

"Remember your promise, Luis. If you dare to betray me, I won't hesitate to expose all your crimes in front of Mom and Dad. Keep that in mind!"

Without giving him a chance to reply, Elea turned and went to her room. No more crying, no more sadness. All that remained was disappointment.

(It's all over. I've reached a point where I need to care about my own happiness. My life is too precious to be ruined by loving a heartless, stupid man like Luis. I'm precious!)

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