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I nodded calmly and replied, "Donate the profit to the Corneal Transplant Foundation."…Six months later, out of nowhere, I received a piece of shocking news.Vincent had ended his life in a clinic in Swaslegin."He left a letter, saying he would donate all his organs to the people in need."I sat quietly by the window, peering at the sunlight. This was the sunlight I was seeing through his eyes."He still owes me a heart," I said coldly, but my voice cracked a little without me realizing it.At the funeral, I stood in the last row, watching that once untouchable man lie in a cold coffin. There was a calm smile on his face, like he had finally found peace.I didn't go up close, just took one last look from afar, before walking away.…Back home, I pulled out the letter I had fished out of the trash and reread it."Ash, forgive me for my selfishness. I can't face a world without you. You were my light, but I snuffed it out with my own hands. Now, I'm giving you my light back
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"Ms. Shepherd, you have a package," the building management informed me through a call.I went downstairs to collect a delivery—a beautifully crafted wooden box without any sender indicated. Inside, there was a letter and a medical report."What's this?" I asked myself as I opened the report with a frown.I could vaguely make out the diagnosis on the paper, which was stark. Vincent had been diagnosed with severe depression and had voluntarily refused all medication.A trembling script followed beneath it. "Ash, I said I owe you, and I hope to repay you this way. Every day, I'd feel what you went through without any relief from medication. Love, Vincent."I trembled all over and immediately called his lawyer. Within moments, he confirmed that Vincent had indeed refused all antidepressants and was enduring unbearable psychological pain every day.I was so mad that my body shuddered. "This lunatic!"…That night, I received an email from Vincent's lawyer."Mr. Hawthorn has transf
He Broke Me, I Broke Us Chapter 6
Vincent's complexion was ghostly pale. He walked over to me, trembling, and asked, "Ash, why did you have to do that…""Why not?" I sneered." These are all the raw experiences that inspired my last body of work."Security stepped in between me and him, but he dropped to his knees, his face full of sorrow. "Ash, please… Don't do this. I'll do anything to pay the price…""Anything?" I repeated. "Sure. I want your eyes."The room fell silent once again.Vincent lifted his head, a look of determination floating in his eyes. "If that's what it takes for you to forgive me, say no more."I let out a contemptuous laugh. "It's too late. There's no such thing as "if" in this world."Reporters snapped photos left and right, flashes popping nonstop. A crisp sound echoed as a water bottle flew through the air and struck Vincent. Then, a few more followed…He didn't dodge any of them. Bottles and random objects rained down on him, but his eyes never left me."Get out, you psycho!" the crowd
He Broke Me, I Broke Us Chapter 5
The first week after divorce, I received more than 30 packages from Vincent. Each one was filled with things I used to love, as well as a handwritten note. "Ash, please come back."My nurse aide, Lexie Cullen, set down the fourth delivery of the day, her voice tinged with admiration. "Mr. Hawthorn sent another one. He's been waiting outside the hospital every single day.""Discard it."She looked at me in shock. "Mrs. Haw—I mean, Ms. Shepherd, these are all limited-edition art supplies…"I raised my bruised hands. "I can't even hold them now. What's the use of having them?"Lexie was momentarily speechless. "He seems really regretful, though. He's lost almost 20 pounds…""Regretful?" I scoffed, arguing, "He's regretful because he lost a good wife, not because of what he'd done."My phone rang, and it was a call from my agent, Claire Zimmer. "Ashley, your solo exhibition is coming up. Should we push it back?""No, we'll carry on as scheduled."Claire was shocked. "But your cond
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Camellia turned pale in an instant."No way!" Vincent roared hoarsely before yanking the hood off my head.My face, bloody and unrecognizable, was exposed under the bright light. I watched as the terror in his eyes slowly magnified. "Ash?"His voice came out low and husky, as if he were in a chokehold.I garnered the remaining feeble strength I had and uttered weakly, "It's… me…"Vincent's hands were shaking like leaves in a storm. The knife clattered to the floor. "No, no, no. It can't be you! Ash is preparing her exhibition! She's at…"He shook his head emphatically. Just as tears threatened to spill out, he slapped himself. "I'm an awful husband! I didn't even recognize you!"At that moment, Camellia fell to her knees, pretending to be shocked. "What? I didn't know that was Ashley!"He punted her to the side. "I don't want to hear a single word from you."I looked coldly at them, too drained to say a word."Someone, call an ambulance!" Vincent yelled, scooping me up in a p
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The next second, I was dragged into the blinding beam of the spotlight. Camellia ripped off my hood, let out a cheer, and slammed the switch.A blast of intense light pierced straight into my eyes. Sharp, searing pain exploded from deep within my skull, and blood-tinged tears streamed down my face.Only then did she finally switch the light off, satisfied, and shove the hood back over my head. "The light is super powerful! Now, when Ashley paints in the courtyard at night, she won't have any trouble seeing."Vincent smiled and playfully tapped her nose. "You're always so thoughtful. Ash's going to love it."For me, however, light had been ripped from my world. I collapsed to the ground in agony, vomiting uncontrollably, my body wrecked and broken.With a look of disgust, he gave me a kick and shielded Camellia's eyes with his hand. "Don't look. It's disgusting."I had no more tears to cry. My heart felt like it was being torn apart.This was the man who used to run across the en
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