FAZER LOGINAfter Charlene Downing's family goes into bankruptcy, I move into a basement with her. I have to work three jobs per day in order to help her rebuild her career. When Charlene finally succeeds in her career, she vows to give me a real home. On our third year of marriage, I accidentally notice the property deed of our marital home. The owner of this deed appears to be Charlene's first love, Travis Roach. With red-rimmed eyes, Charlene explains to me, "I owe him this much." I nod in return before pushing a pile of photos in her direction. These are photos of the I.O.U notes from back when we stayed in the basement. "You've already used our home to pay Travis back for what you owe him. Then what about the sum you owe me?"
Ver maisThe last train of the night was always the quietest.
Most commuters had gone home hours ago, leaving only the stragglers, the night-shift workers, and the ones—like Elena—who simply didn’t want the evening to end. She stood near the doors of the second-to-last car, one hand gripping the cold metal pole, her body swaying gently with the rhythm of the tracks. The lights overhead flickered every few seconds, casting brief shadows across the near-empty space. Only a handful of passengers remained, all lost in their phones or half-asleep against the windows. Elena’s coat was unbuttoned despite the December chill seeping through the cracks. Beneath it, she wore a thin silk blouse and a pencil skirt that hugged her hips a little too tightly after the wine at dinner. She felt warm—too warm—her skin buzzing from the alcohol and something else she couldn’t quite name. The train lurched around a curve, and she shifted her weight. That’s when she felt him. A solid, unmistakable presence behind her. Not touching—yet—but close enough that she could feel the heat radiating from his body. Tall. Broad. The faint scent of cedar and something darker, like leather warmed by skin. She didn’t turn around. She didn’t need to. Another jolt of the train, and this time his chest brushed her back. Just once. Barely contact. But it sent a spark straight down her spine, pooling hot and liquid between her thighs. Her breath caught. She waited for an apology, for him to step back. Neither came. Instead, his hand—slow, deliberate—settled on the pole just above hers. His fingers were long, knuckles brushing the sleeve of her coat. She could feel the weight of him now, the way he’d angled his body to shield her from the rest of the car. No one was looking. No one ever really looked on the late train. The lights dimmed as they entered a tunnel. In the near-darkness, his other hand moved. It started at her hip—light, testing. A question. Elena didn’t pull away. His palm slid lower, over the curve of her skirt, fingers spreading possessively. She felt the pressure through the fabric, firm enough to make her knees weaken. The train rocked again, and this time he used the motion, pressing forward so she felt the hard line of him against her ass. A low exhale escaped her lips. She couldn’t help it. He heard it. She knew he did, because his grip tightened—just slightly—and then his hand slipped beneath the hem of her coat. Slowly. So slowly. Fingertips tracing the back of her thigh, inch by inch, until they reached bare skin above her stockings. Elena’s eyes fluttered closed. Her heart hammered against her ribs. Higher. His fingers kept moving, teasing the lace edge of her panties, then slipping under. She was already wet—embarrassingly so—and when he discovered it, he made a sound. Not a word. Just a low, rough hum against her hair that made her clench. One thick finger traced her seam, parting her gently, gathering slickness before circling her clit with agonizing precision. She bit her lip to stay quiet. Failed. A soft whimper slipped out, muffled against her own arm as she turned her face into her sleeve. He didn’t rush. He stroked her like he had all night—like he knew exactly how close she already was. Slow circles, then faster, then slow again, keeping her teetering on the edge. His other arm came around her waist, holding her steady as the train sped through the dark. She felt his breath on her neck now, hot and deliberate. Then his mouth—barely a graze—against the sensitive spot just below her ear. That was all it took. Her body tightened, thighs trembling as pleasure crashed through her in sharp, silent waves. He didn’t stop moving his fingers, drawing it out, milking every pulse until she sagged against the pole, breathless and boneless. The train slowed. Lights brightened as they pulled into the next station. His hand withdrew—slowly, reluctantly—fingers glistening as he tucked them into his pocket. He stepped back just enough for cool air to rush between them. The doors opened. A few passengers shuffled off. No one looked their way. Elena stayed where she was, chest rising and falling too fast, cheeks flushed. She didn’t turn around. She couldn’t. But as the doors closed and the train pulled away again, she felt it—his gaze on her back. Watching. Waiting. The ride wasn’t over yet.I stared at Dad in shock."That's just what we told everyone else," he added.He picked up his cup of coffee, his gaze distant. It was as if he was seeing through time back to the night that changed his life forever."The truth is, the day before the company went bankrupt, she took the last of the cash reserve and ran off with her lover. It was only later that I learned they fell out over how to split the money, and he accidentally killed her in the struggle. Ironic, isn't it?"I was too stunned to speak."When the bankruptcy hit, the police had just called me in to identify her body."Dad's tone was calm, as if he were talking about someone else's story."I lived my whole life never expecting the person who shared my bed would give me such a surprise in my later years."A flicker of pain crossed his face, but it was gone in an instant."But I didn't even have time to grieve; creditors were circling like vultures. Not to mention, she'd left a complete mess behind. I couldn't a
Life after divorce was more peaceful and free than I had imagined.I sold all the properties back home and invested the capital into a few promising startups. In other words, I had become an angel investor.I no longer had to live for anyone else. My time and my money belonged solely to me.I continued my travels—from Regelberg to Moranga, then to Santupa.I saw the Northern Lights, crossed deserts, dove into deep seas, and experienced so many things I had never imagined before.My world only grew bigger, while Charlene faded completely from it.Every now and then, I'd come across news about her in the financial sections.Since leaving me, her company seemed to have fallen into trouble. Several major projects had failed in succession, the funding chain had broken, and the stock price had plunged.The once-powerful businesswoman was now facing an unprecedented crisis.As for Travis, he latched onto a wealthy older woman not long after Charlene's company started struggling. But
When I saw Charlene like this, I let out a soft chuckle. "What? Now you feel ashamed? But you seemed pretty happy when you were in bed with Travis. Did it ever cross your mind that I might find out one day?"Or did you think you could keep your marriage intact while having fun on the side? Charlene, you really thought you could have it all, didn't you?"The moment my words landed, Charlene completely broke down.She stood there, every justification and pretense stripped bare and utterly hollow. She stumbled back two steps, leaning against the fence behind her just to keep from falling.She opened her mouth, but no words came out. With the truth laid bare like this, any explanation would be meaningless.I looked at her pale, defeated face and continued, "Charlene, did you know when I saw that his name was on the deed instead of mine, I'd never felt so tired in my life. Not even during the days I worked three jobs."I lived in that basement with you, ate cheap bread with you, paid
One day, Louis contacted me."Ms. Downing deeply regrets everything now. She's willing to give up all marital assets just for a chance to meet with you.""Have her sign the divorce papers, but I'm not meeting her."I severed all ties with the past and began my journey around the world.From the art museums of Altamar to the ancient arena of Vallenova, and further on to the blue-and-white town of Isola, I traveled alone through many places I had once dreamed of going with Charlene.At first, the sting of heartache lingered. But slowly, it was washed away by the stunning scenery that unfolded along the way and the thrill of new experiences.It dawned on me that being on my own could be its own kind of wonderful.My final stop was a small town at the foot of Eisenhafen's Mount Lakenfell. Quiet and beautiful, it felt like a world from a fairy tale. This was the place Charlene and I had once chosen for our honeymoon.I'd said that once we had the means, we'd come here for a month, r


















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