MasukAlthough Chloe was treated in time, she still broke her legs. For the rest of her life, she could only live in a wheelchair.As for Nathan, he went from the respected CEO of Brooks Group to a man everyone avoided. His life became utterly miserable.After Hannah finished telling me all of this, she let out a long sigh.Then she said, sounding relieved, “Thank goodness you divorced him when you did. Otherwise, you’d be suffering right alongside Nathan now.”I shrugged and stroked the little cat in my arms.No matter how badly Nathan’s life had turned out, it had nothing to do with me anymore.Because I was happy now.I had a new home, a new kitten, and a new... admirer.Yes. Ever since Elliot pretended to be my boyfriend, he had started appearing in my life more and more often.Later, he stopped pretending altogether and began pursuing me openly.It was only recently that I learned Elliot had liked me since college. He had never gotten the chance to say it before hearing that Nathan and
Elliot straightened his back, patted his chest, and said, “Me.”He said he could pretend to be my new boyfriend so Nathan would finally give up.I froze for a moment.Elliot looked at me and asked, “What’s wrong? Am I not qualified?”I took a sip of tea and laughed. “Come on, Elliot, don’t tease me. Back in college, the line of girls chasing you could have stretched all the way around the globe.”Then Elliot suddenly became serious.“I mean it.”That evening, the sun was setting, and the wind swept over the lake, brushing against something quiet in my heart.Later, Elliot and I returned home together. As soon as we got back, I saw Nathan waiting near Emily’s place.The moment I walked closer, Nathan saw me and hurried over.When he noticed Elliot walking beside me, he froze in disbelief.He gave Elliot a guarded look, then asked me, “Emily, who is he?”I smiled faintly.“Nathan, let me introduce you. This is my boyfriend, Elliot.”Nathan’s face filled with disbelief.“No. You’re lying
“Why, Emily? Why do we have to divorce? I can’t live without you.”I did not say another word. I hung up without hesitation.The next day, when I went out to take out the trash, I saw Nathan curled up in the corner, looking utterly haggard.The moment he saw me, Nathan sprang to his feet.His eyes were red, as if he had not slept at all. His hair was a mess, his whole body weary and unkempt. None of his old confidence was left.He rushed over and tried to grab my hand.“Emily, I’m begging you. Don’t leave me, okay? I really can’t live without you.”I pulled my hand back sharply, my voice filled with distaste.“Nathan, we’re already divorced. Now please leave.”Seeing how cold I was, Nathan grew even more anxious.His composure broke. He sank down in front of me, desperate and shaking.“Emily, I swear I’ll never have anything to do with Chloe again. Just come back. Please come back. I really love you.”I looked down at him, my eyes as cold as if I were looking at a stranger.“You love m
Nathan soon drove to Chloe’s apartment.Chloe had a slight fever, so Nathan made soup for her, fed it to her spoon by spoon, then coaxed her to sleep. Only then did he finally relax.Sitting on the couch, Nathan could not help feeling that something was strange.In the past, if he was out for even half a day, I would call to ask where he was. But now, he had been away from home for two days, and I had not asked a single question.After thinking for a moment, Nathan called me.The phone rang for a long time, but no one answered.Nathan frowned and muttered, “What kind of little tantrum is Emily throwing now? She really never gives me a moment’s peace. I’ll have to go home and coax her later.”With that thought in mind, Nathan drove home.The moment he stepped inside, he found the house completely dark.Usually, I would have dinner ready for him and would be sitting on the couch waiting for him to come home.Once he returned, I would fuss over him, asking if he was tired, if he had eaten
“Mrs. Brooks, what are you doing here?”I froze slightly when I saw the person who had come in.It was not Nathan.It was his assistant, Ryan Walker.I gave him a polite smile. “Where is Nathan?”Ryan looked hesitant. “Nathan, he...”His face told me everythingNathan was still with Chloe.I nodded. “I see.”I placed the divorce agreement on Nathan’s desk. I had already tricked him into signing before.Then I said to Ryan, “When Nathan comes back, ask him to look this over. If he has no objections, he can sign it.”Ryan glanced at the divorce agreement. His eyes widened in surprise. Then he looked at me and sighed softly to himself.He nodded. “I understand, Mrs. Brooks. When Mr. Brooks comes back, I’ll make sure to tell him.”Once I had his answer, I left Nathan’s office.After returning home, I started packing.Nathan was not at the office and had not come home either. No doubt he was at Chloe’s bedside, fussing over her and asking how she felt.That was fine.I was glad for the quie
A wave of exhaustion rose inside me. I no longer had the energy to explain myself to him.Disappointed, I said, “Nathan, we should di...”My voice was cut off by the sudden ring of his phone.I glanced at the caller ID.Chloe.I turned my head away with a self mocking smile.Nathan looked at me, his expression flickering with guilt. Then he turned slightly aside and answered the call.Although he was clearly trying to keep his distance from me, Chloe’s voice still reached my ears.“Nathan, cough, cough. I’m sick. Can you come stay with me?”Nathan’s face tightened at once.“Is it serious?”“It’s okay. Not too serious. Cough, cough...”Chloe’s voice sounded weak on the other end of the line.Nathan frowned deeply.“You sound like that and you’re still saying it’s not serious? Wait for me. I’m coming right now.”After hanging up, Nathan shot me a glare.“Emily, we’ll talk about this when I get back. And you’d better have a proper explanation for me.”With that, he ran out in a hurry with







