After knowing that I was going to hand over the evidence in my hand to Lucy's academy, Wynn, who had been unresponsive and refused to divorce, took the initiative to contact me after a long time.I sat, and after a moment of silence, Wynn spoke, "Suzy...""You don't want me to report it, do you?"I raised my gaze to this man and let out a sarcastic laugh. "Give me a reason?"He nervously pinched his fingers and hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Lucy... she's only twenty years old. She's so young and still in school. If she's kicked out because of this, her life will be destroyed."All of this is my fault, my mistake, it's my foolishness that caused all of this."Suzy, can you, for the sake of me risking my life to save you earlier, please..."He didn't finish his sentence.I lowered my gaze. My heart, which had been silent like stagnant water, still hurt upon hearing these words. We had known each other for years, and I had always thought we would be together for a lifetime.
I should be like other women and carefully reminisce about the past with Wynn.However, I couldn't muster any enthusiasm for it now. While the memories from before were indeed beautiful, they had also been tainted.I didn't want the happiness and beauty of the past to be defiled. Let it remain in the past, for the Suzy of that time. The Suzy of today must live for herself. Life is not just about the present hardships; it also encompasses the beauty and inspiration found in poetry and the allure of distant places and experiences.…….The divorce progressed smoothly. After signing the papers, I left the office without any turning back. It was a perfect day with a gentle breeze, much like the rest of my life from that point forward.The property division followed the agreement: I got eighty percent, he got twenty percent. The company's shares were all converted into cash and transferred to my account. As for the house, I left the recently renovated villa we had just moved into not l
After the original studio contract expired, I chose to invest and open my own studio. I even organized an art exhibition. Seeing those paintings with my signature being admired and praised by more people, at that moment, the void in my soul, which had been empty for a long time, was finally filled again.I just wanted to live in peace, but I didn't know what madness possessed Lucy. She came to cause trouble for me, even ruining a piece of artwork that I was about to submit to a client the next day."Suzy, why don't you just die already? If it weren't because of you, why wouldn’t Wynn want to marry me?"I'm young and vibrant, much better than you in every way. You're an old hag without any self-awareness."It had been a long time since I had seen her, and Lucy no longer had the lively, cute, and innocent look from her photos. Her face was contorted, her skin dull, and she had lost all her charm.Seeing her in this state, my smile grew even brighter."Young and vibrant? Then why haven
I found out about Wynn's affair on our third wedding anniversary.As our company grew larger, Wynn became increasingly busy and grew thinner.I had deliberately signed up for a cooking course a month ahead, with the exclusive aim of crafting an extravagant dinner for him on our third anniversary.Concerned that I wouldn't be able to balance home and work, and not wanting me to give up my beloved career for the sake of our family, we hired a housekeeper. This way, even when Wynn was too busy to come home and cook for me, I could still enjoy delicious meals.I couldn't even remember the last time I cooked.I put in dedicated effort, from regularly burning myself in kitchen disasters to becoming proficient. Only heaven knows what I've been through.On our anniversary day, I went out early to buy ingredients and prepare for dinner. I worked diligently all evening, turning the empty dining table into a feast for the eyes.When the delicious dishes were ready, I sat on the couch, anticipatin
When Wynn heard I was hungry, Xu Yan would set aside his current work and get busy in the kitchen.Watching his bustling figure, everything remained just as it had been before.We've known each other for many years.I've always had complete trust in him.And he did the same way with me.Even though I never checked or snooped around, he never guarded against me.He didn’t even put a password on his phone.I retrieved his phone from the coat pocket he left on the couch.The screen lit up, and with a swipe, I was on the phone interface.As the CEO of the company, no one would dare to touch his phone.So, when it came to this affair, he didn't think about concealing anything.The chat records were glaringly evident before my eyes, filled with the ambiguous traces between him and that girl.The young girl's name was Lucy Lane. She majored in dance at a prestigious art academy, and she was a whole eight years younger than me.Because of a family disagreement, she left home, and Wynn kindly a
In the middle of the night, Wynn, who was lying beside me, called out softly, "Suzy."Suzy, are you asleep?"With no response from me for a while, he quietly got out of bed.He stepped onto the balcony, braving the cold wind as he made a phone call."Why aren't you sleeping yet? It’s already so late at night."I know, but the divorce isn't as straightforward as you might think."You’re a good girl. I'll handle it properly."Just a wall away.My husband, who professed his love and pity for me, was now gently reassuring his mistress."Alright, go to sleep. I'll come see you early tomorrow morning, okay?"Wynn's voice, filled with helplessness and indulgence, trickled into my ears one after another."You really can't bear to have me out of your sight for even a moment."He had said similar words to me before.My mother, a government employee with old-fashioned conservative values. When I was born, she had hoped for a son, believing it would win back the heart with my father, who often str
Seeing my pale complexion, he nervously stepped forward. "Is something wrong? Did you not sleep well, or are you feeling unwell? It's all my fault; I shouldn't have taken that call."As he spoke, his gaze lightly brushed over my features, as if he was testing whether I had heard his conversation on the balcony.I maintained my unchanged expression and replied softly, "It's nothing. I just woke up from a dream and found you weren't there."My tone was as casual as usual. Wynn also visibly breathed a sigh of relief."That's good. Go back to sleep."The two of them lay down with their backs to each other. Wynn, now free of worries, quickly drifted into slumber. Meanwhile, I stared at the ceiling, completely unable to sleep.In my mind, memories from the past resurfaced uncontrollably.I was ten years old when I first met Wynn, just after I had a big argument with my mom and was kicked out of the house.In a sorry state, I turned around and bumped into Wynn, who had moved into the neighbor
The night before my college entrance exams, I had a major argument with my mom, and she announced that she was severing all connections with me and would never speak to me again.Upon hearing the news, Wynn rushed over.It was pouring rain that day, and all my belongings were thrown out of the house. I was only wearing a thin nightgown when I locked eyes with Wynn, who was still catching his breath. While my mom continued throwing my belongings out the door, my dad was nowhere to be seen, and my sister stood by, witnessing the unfolding scene.Wynn walked directly toward me, right in front of my mom and sister, took my hand, and led me away.I still remember it vividly. At the time, my mom was furious, yelling at Wynn to "go, go, go, take her away, and never come back." Wynn tightened his grip on my hand, stopped in his tracks without looking back, and said, "I wouldn't even want to return to such a household."I managed to get through four years of college with scholarships and gove