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The girl's name was Nadia Rivera. She was a student who lived in the college district.Nadia was still studying, but her family wasn't well-off. Because of this, she worked part-time at the coffee shop near her college every day.Three months ago, Ray started frequenting the coffee shop for his coffee. Sometimes, he would even sit there the whole day and not go to the office."Do you like her that much? So much so that you're willing to choke me to death over her?" I murmured to myself.I recalled how Ray had once done the same for me but to someone else. He had threatened, "She's my wife now, so stay away from her." Ray and I had met in college. At the time, he was still a broke college student who had to work three jobs a day just to get by. He used to be a campus errand boy and had spilled the coffee I ordered all over me.I didn't make a fuss back then. It was just a piece of clothing, after all. I could have someone buy a new one for me within 10 minutes.Ray had flushed r
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I was about to take my phone out to call Ray when a voice spoke up behind me."Good morning!"It was Nadia. She was wearing an overall skirt, and her hair was tied in a high ponytail. For a moment, it was like I was looking at the college version of myself.I watched as she greeted everyone while smiling brightly."Good morning, Mrs. Prunier," the receptionist greeted Nadia with a slight bow of her head. She emphasized the greeting while looking at me scornfully."I've brought coffee—it's my treat. I even made it myself," Nadia announced."Thank you, Mrs. Prunier. Our CEO is truly lucky to have you. You're not only beautiful but talented, too—unlike some women these days who are only delusional."The receptionist complimented her while snidely taking a jab at me.Nadia lowered her head shyly at this. Then, she skipped onto the elevator.Meanwhile, I was left standing there awkwardly. I called Ray several times, but the calls were all immediately rejected.Hence, I texted him,
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"It seems you didn't take yesterday's warning seriously," Ray stated darkly. Now that Nadia had left, his expression had reverted to the cold and unapproachable one I was used to seeing.He turned, grabbed a document, and tossed it at me.As I skimmed through it, I realized it was a project my father's company was working on."I meant what I said, Claire. Your father could be left with nothing but the clothes on his back if I wanted it so. How long do you think you can continue living like a pampered princess when that happens?" Ray added threateningly.I licked my dry lips. It turned out he had always resented me all these years.Years ago, Ray and I confronted my father to tell him about our relationship. The old man was furious.Dad had refused to allow me to marry Ray because Ray had nothing back then. However, Ray had even gone on his knees at the time. He had also stubbornly refused to let go of my hand and endured it all as Dad humiliated him.But today, Ray threw a divor
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Ray and Nadia's extravagant wedding was even featured on the news. He was smiling adoringly while holding a white-gown Nadia, which made me think back to our wedding day.Ray and I hadn't had any guests—it had just been us, holding hands. It had seemed so sad and lonely. Yet, I had felt like I was the happiest person in the world.I had already packed up all my things and booked a flight out of the country. As for the villa he had left to me in the divorce, I had already listed it for sale on a real estate platform, too.I called Ray one last time before boarding my plane. "I've put the house up for sale. If there's anything you want, remember to pick it up—""No need, just throw it all away," he cut me off. Ray's reply was curt, and he ended the call before I could say anything else.Did he hate me so much that he didn't even want to hear my voice? I was about to block Ray's number when a text from him came through."Hey, do you have a death wish?" it read. Then, his next text s
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Martha King, my family's caretaker, answered Dad's phone when I called."There, there, dearie. Your father's in the hospital, but he's fine. His blood sugar is just a bit high for his age," Martha explained.After rushing to the hospital, I spotted Ray first when I arrived. He was still dressed in his wedding tux as he sat by Nadia's bed. His eyes were unusually swollen and bloodshot.Seeing him like this reminded me of when he had first started his business. Ray had kept running into obstacles and hadn't been able to secure any investors. As a result, he would drink every day out of frustration.When he reached his lowest point, Ray sat by my bedside and cried."You must think I'm useless, hun. I can't even give you a good life… If you had married Edward Alder back then instead of running away with me, you'd probably be better off now," he had said.I couldn't bear seeing him in such a state, so I went home and begged my father to invest in Ray's business.It was winter then, a
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Wiping the tears from my face, I forced a smile before I walked up to my father's bedside."What happened, Dad? How did you suddenly collapse?" I asked.Dad didn't answer me, but his eyes were reddening with unshed tears as he looked at me. He eventually said, "You must have suffered so much, Claire Bear." My lips began trembling at this, but I forced myself to stay strong."Oh, please. I'm the one who dumped Ray—that bastard. Who do you think your daughter is? I'm the one kicking people to the curb…" I gradually lowered my head as I spoke. Biting my lip, I added, "Hey, Dad? Let's move."Dad didn't answer. He just silently patted my back.…I tidied up Dad's company's affairs as swiftly as possible. Once I was done, Ray immediately sent his staff to carry out the acquisition. I also liquidated all of Dad's and my assets, took the money, and flew to the other side of the world with him.Edward came to see us off on the day of our flight. It was the first time we had seen each
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Before I left, I had simultaneously posted an article across various social media platforms. Its general content was that I was Ray's ex-wife and that he and I had already separated emotionally. I also explained that he hadn't cheated on me with Nadia and that they had met under everyday circumstances.My article caused quite a stir, but it stopped the verbal attacks on Nadia.I stared at the clouds outside the plane window, feeling as though I could just reach out and touch them. With the article I had posted, Ray and I owed each other nothing more.Ray's heart rate unknowingly picked up when he saw my post, and he immediately texted me."Don't think I'll forgive you just because you've done this. You can't undo the harm you've caused Nadia, so you better apologize to her once she regains consciousness," it read.I had blocked him and deleted his contact information before I boarded the plane. Thus, the only response he received was a system-automated notice stating that his mess
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Dad and I arrived in Aztalia just in time for the country's rainy season. The pain in my knees flared in waves because of the cold. It was a chronic issue I had developed after that time I knelt in the snow.Dad brought over a hot compress for me."I should've beaten the bastard to death when I had the chance all those years ago," he lamented.I smiled and hugged him, whining childishly, "Yeah, Dad. Why didn't you?" The old man wiped away genuine tears as he patted my back. He teased, "You're just as stubborn as your mother."Mom had passed away when I was very young, so I had no memory of her. After I married Ray, his mother, Agnes Hart, showed me the warmth of a mother's love. Agnes was a much older woman with a hunched back.At the time, Ray and I couldn't afford a wedding ceremony because we were poor. However, Agnes had endured a 14-hour train ride just so she could give us 10,000 dollars as a wedding gift in person.As someone who grew up in a wealthy household, I felt th
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The next time I saw Ray was many years later, in front of Agnes' grave."You…" He started to say as he looked at me, but stopped. In the end, he asked, "Would you like to come to my place and sit for a while?I didn't refuse.Ray had built a small house nearby. He was living there now that he worked as a gravekeeper."I'm surprised you can live here," I commented.He chuckled as he made me a cup of coffee. It was bitter at first, but it had an aromatic aftertaste."A friend gave it to me. He said the beans were from Aztalia. I thought you might like it," Ray explained.Then, he said, "I still remember how you tried to drink long black coffee like those people on TV back in college. It was so bitter that your face had scrunched up and—"He burst out laughing before he could finish. I wasn't sure what thought had made him do so."Yeah, I genuinely didn't understand it back then. How could anyone drink something so bitter?" I said. We were both silent for a long time after that.
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I thought I would be happy to see Ray like this.It was the outcome I had wanted. He had finally realized how outrageous his mistakes were. However, I felt my heart crumble when he uttered those four words.Those seven years were the best years of my life. I broke down crying when I reached the hospital's entrance.Edward quietly observed me."It's okay, let it out. Rotten flesh needs to be removed in order for healthy new flesh to grow," he eventually said.I had loved Ray so deeply once, and now it hurt terribly to let him go. I visited the coffee shop before returning to Aztalia. Nadia had taken over it and was teaching a younger girl how to pour latte art when I walked in."Welcome," Nadia greeted. It was the same familiar greeting, but her voice wasn't as cheerful as before. She froze when she saw me."Don't mind me. I'm just here to have a cup of coffee," I said.She silently made me a long black and added sugar and milk to it. This time, I didn't just take a sip. Instead
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I stayed a little longer in the capital now that I was back.Ray had bought our previous house and then handed the property deed to me. He had put my name on it in an attempt to win me back."What are you trying to do here, Ray?" I asked coldly.Then, I walked around him and headed outside. However, he chased after me and blocked my way."I… I'm sorry about the child," Ray apologized."I don't blame you for it," I stated.Still, he blocked my path."What exactly do you want?" I questioned."Can we start over?" Ray blurted.Sometimes, I wondered if Agnes had adopted Ray because they were nothing alike."Forget it—just let it go," I said apathetically.I had once heard someone say, "Allowing people to get close to you increases your chances of getting hurt. That being said, alienating yourself also makes it harder for you to find happiness."Looking back now, I realized that person was spot on. I would be lying if I said I was truly over our relationship. I had loved Ray for
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Ray locked himself in the house when Agnes passed. He refused to eat or drink.I had her buried next to my mother's grave. It was a beautiful and serene place with a picturesque view. I thought Mom would surely enjoy Agnes' company.Ray appeared before me as Agnes was laid to rest. He stated, "I don't have a mother anymore, Claire."I stared at him for a long time, and then I merely said, "Condolences."Then, I turned to leave, but Ray grabbed my wrist. He apologized, "I'm sorry… I really had no idea how much you've suffered because of me…" I sighed—did it matter now? The rift between us had never been because of the sufferings I had kept from him."I've divorced Nadia," Ray added."That's your business—you don't need to report it to me," I said plainly. Then, I pulled my hand out of his grasp and walked resolutely away.Perhaps we should never have gotten together from the very beginning.Edward was waiting for me not far away."What's the matter? Feeling sorry for him?" he
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Nadia broke down crying when Ray brought up getting divorced. When she asked him for a reason, all he could say was, "I'm sorry…""I know you have feelings for me, and you clearly treat me well. You also helped me pay off my debts and even divorced Claire so you could be with me. So I don't believe you don't love me at all," Nadia argued.She listed all the moments they had shared, only to be met with his repeated apologies."Claire was drinking a long black coffee when I first met her. She was frowning from how bitter it was, yet she still pretended to be all nonchalant…" Ray explained.Realization dawned on Nadia upon hearing this. Yet, she still said, "I—I don't mind, Ray. I can even act like her if you wish…"Ray's gaze was almost pitiful as he looked at Nadia. Gently tucking her hair behind her ear, he replied, "Don't be like this, Nadia. It's my fault."Ray then left the house empty-handed and returned to his hometown alone. He then asked, "Mom, did Claire tell you where sh
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Ever since he discovered that my father had invested in his business, Ray would space out frequently. Sometimes, it was during meetings. Other times, it was when he was with Nadia.Ray's health had also started to deteriorate, so Nadia dragged him to the hospital. The doctor also checked on his spine while he was there. It had been injured from when Dad had beaten him."Your spine is healing well. You'll be fine as long as you continue to avoid hard labor," the doctor said. Then, he asked, "By the way, where's your wife? Why didn't she tag along for a follow-up checkup, too?" I had always had to coax Ray into going to the hospital to get his spinal injury checked. Then, after he was done, I would secretly have mine checked as well.Naturally, Nadia turned to Ray upon hearing the doctor's words."What's wrong with her? Does she have the same injury as you? Did you both used to come for checkups together?" she inquired.Ray remained silent as he left the hospital with Nadia. After
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Dad and I arrived in Aztalia just in time for the country's rainy season. The pain in my knees flared in waves because of the cold. It was a chronic issue I had developed after that time I knelt in the snow.Dad brought over a hot compress for me."I should've beaten the bastard to death when I had the chance all those years ago," he lamented.I smiled and hugged him, whining childishly, "Yeah, Dad. Why didn't you?" The old man wiped away genuine tears as he patted my back. He teased, "You're just as stubborn as your mother."Mom had passed away when I was very young, so I had no memory of her. After I married Ray, his mother, Agnes Hart, showed me the warmth of a mother's love. Agnes was a much older woman with a hunched back.At the time, Ray and I couldn't afford a wedding ceremony because we were poor. However, Agnes had endured a 14-hour train ride just so she could give us 10,000 dollars as a wedding gift in person.As someone who grew up in a wealthy household, I felt th
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Before I left, I had simultaneously posted an article across various social media platforms. Its general content was that I was Ray's ex-wife and that he and I had already separated emotionally. I also explained that he hadn't cheated on me with Nadia and that they had met under everyday circumstances.My article caused quite a stir, but it stopped the verbal attacks on Nadia.I stared at the clouds outside the plane window, feeling as though I could just reach out and touch them. With the article I had posted, Ray and I owed each other nothing more.Ray's heart rate unknowingly picked up when he saw my post, and he immediately texted me."Don't think I'll forgive you just because you've done this. You can't undo the harm you've caused Nadia, so you better apologize to her once she regains consciousness," it read.I had blocked him and deleted his contact information before I boarded the plane. Thus, the only response he received was a system-automated notice stating that his mess
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Wiping the tears from my face, I forced a smile before I walked up to my father's bedside."What happened, Dad? How did you suddenly collapse?" I asked.Dad didn't answer me, but his eyes were reddening with unshed tears as he looked at me. He eventually said, "You must have suffered so much, Claire Bear." My lips began trembling at this, but I forced myself to stay strong."Oh, please. I'm the one who dumped Ray—that bastard. Who do you think your daughter is? I'm the one kicking people to the curb…" I gradually lowered my head as I spoke. Biting my lip, I added, "Hey, Dad? Let's move."Dad didn't answer. He just silently patted my back.…I tidied up Dad's company's affairs as swiftly as possible. Once I was done, Ray immediately sent his staff to carry out the acquisition. I also liquidated all of Dad's and my assets, took the money, and flew to the other side of the world with him.Edward came to see us off on the day of our flight. It was the first time we had seen each
