Someone Else Became the Tragic Protagonist

Every day, I was put through mandatory rehabilitation sessions. I did not really have time to think about Kris.When I finally got my phone back, it was filled with missed calls from Kris and his assistant.I called him back.Kris’ voice was razor-sharp. “Where the hell are you? Where did you hide the files from my office drawer?”I was stunned for a moment.He continued aggressively, “You have thirty minutes. If you don’t bring those documents back, I’m calling the police. Simone, don’t test what’s left of my patience.”Bewildered, I looked at the female officer beside me. She had heard everything. She motioned for me to hand her the phone.She took it and said sternly, “Mr. Flynn, your wife was just released from detention. Her fine hasn’t been paid yet. If you wish to file a police report, you’re welcome to do so here at the precinct.”Kris simply scoffed and said, “Simone, I’m not in the mood for jokes.”The next second, he hung up.I had no idea what was going on, but

“Any form of organ trafficking is a serious criminal offense. Do you understand that this is a crime?”I nodded. “I know it’s illegal, and even more so to conduct such transactions on an online platform that’s public.”If it were not illegal, the system would not have told me to post it.After looking more closely, Kris frowned. “I didn’t post that.”He shot me a glance. He looked livid.“Are you denying it?” The officer slammed the table impatiently.“Take a look at this! Your company employees posted this on a forum last night. You openly ordered a doctor to draw someone else’s blood for Ruby Dynevor and even offered money to encourage people to donate blood. Do you know that’s illegal?”Kris pursed his lips for a second before saying, “The transfusion didn’t happen in the end.”The officer snorted and said, “You showed the intent to commit the act. It just didn’t go through.”Just then, another officer escorted Ruby into the room.Tears streamed down her face as she threw

She pushed the car door open and stumbled out, nearly twisting her ankle in her high heels.“Stop it! Stop it, all of you!”She slammed her fists against the heavy door, but the door, locked from the inside, did not budge at all.The chaos inside drowned out her cries.Ruby shook all over as she fumbled for her phone to call the police.Then, as if something struck her, she lowered the phone. Her hands trembled.Her mind went completely blank.She had only one thought. The person inside was Kris.This was not how it was supposed to be.How could Kris be inside?Another muffled cry of pain sounded through the thick door panel. Ruby felt like her heart was being torn apart.“Stop it! I’ll pay you! I’ll pay you double… no, ten times as much! Please, just stop!”She pounded on the door with her handbag like a lunatic. Her screams were shrill and desperate.The men inside finally seemed to hear the commotion outside. The noise inside abruptly stopped.A hoarse voice shouted, “

“My arm’s useless now,” he said very softly, yet they landed like a heavy blow. “You should go.” He closed his eyes again. He sounded utterly exhausted. “I want to be alone.”“Kris…”“Go!” His tone was firm and final.Ruby stared at his side profile. He had turned away from her. A toxic mix of fear, resentment, and jealousy flared in her chest.Before she left, she shot me a vicious glare.As soon as the ward door closed, Kris turned to look at me.His voice was hoarse. “Simone, I’m sorry. I wasn’t thinking straight. I thought Ruby was still the same as she used to be. I shouldn’t have asked for a divorce.”I said, “There’s no point to any of that now.”Watching him argue with Ruby, I finally understood why what we had was always quiet, steady, and calm. There was no love between us. Without love, there was no hatred.A strange relief washed over me. I smiled. “Kris, you never should’ve married me, and I never should’ve agreed.” The emotions that flickered in his eyes th