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On our tenth wedding anniversary, I planned a surprise for him. I hid in his studio. Instead, I found him inviting a university student to pose as his model. As she peeled away layers of clothing, his eyes lit up. "Exquisite. Truly exquisite. It's been ten years—and this is the first time I've seen true beauty," he said. Then he lunged forward, capturing her in a passionate kiss. My nails dug into my palm, hard enough to draw blood, but I stayed silent. For ten years, I had walked behind him, always in his shadow. I was tired.
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Ten Years Too Much Chapter 18
My career was skyrocketing. I had become an elite race coach.Jules was over the moon."I'm so glad you didn't throw your true self away!" she exclaimed.I smiled as I watched the sunrise. She was right. My new life had begun.…Half a year later, Ronan and I found ourselves in court for our case. He had not been looking for me at all before then.Rumor had it that he had broken up with Christine, but the woman kept clinging to him, harassing him.I was shocked by the state he was in. His chin was covered in messy stubble. His eyes were heavy with dark circles. He looked so aged, nothing like the elite professor he once was.I had ample evidence of his infidelity, so I won the case easily. We were divorced, and he lost much of his fortune.He did not attempt to deny anything. He even apologized to me right there in court.I breathed a sigh of relief. I was finally free from him. Just thinking back on these ten years made me feel tired. I had spent so long living behind a mask
Ten Years Too Much Chapter 17
Ronan lingered in the stadium long after Cordelia had left, still in disbelief. The woman he had been obsessing over was her all along.She was right there. She was his!But then again, the only time he had ever been intimate with her had been while drunk, in the darkness. He hadn't seen her body, hadn't realized it was her.He had mistaken that woman for someone else.He wanted to slap himself.Desperate to see her again, he sought her out.Cordelia, however, remained in her office, refusing to come out. She spoke through the door, her voice firm. "I didn't tell you this so you'd try to win me back. I just want you to know that there can only be one person in your heart."And you married me while secretly in love with someone else. That woman might have been me, but if it weren't… would you justify your affair with Christine forever, just because of that?"Ronan froze, unable to respond. Cordelia was right. Without a doubt, he was wrong. He shouldn't have tried to care for t
Ten Years Too Much Chapter 16
Ronan kept looking for me, but I kept avoiding him.Christine constantly updated her profile with increasingly intimate pictures of them—kissing, lying on the same bed, going on excursions…At first, I thought Ronan sincerely wanted me back.But now? I wasn't so sure.…Today, there was a competition. It drew quite a crowd.I decided to join, and my students cheered me on.I easily became the champion, stepping out of my race car in uniform.My teenage students rushed to surround me."You're so cool, Cord!""You're a badass!"The cheering was almost deafening.Since leaving Ronan, I'd gradually rediscovered myself. It felt amazing to reconnect with the person I was before I met him.And then I saw him.He was in the audience, wearing a crisp white shirt, his hair neatly combed. He held a bouquet, his eyes glowing with admiration."You were incredible out there, Cordelia," he said. "Your life is so much more exciting than my boring, studio-bound one."I chuckled dryly. "
Ten Years Too Much Chapter 15
I started to walk away, but Ronan followed me. "It's not like I've committed the gravest sin, right? Can't you just give me another chance?"Man, he really was full of it.I turned my attention to the race cars in front of me and had an idea. "You want another chance?"He nodded. "Yes.""Fine! Be my passenger. We'll drive a lap. If you can handle it without throwing up, I'll give you another chance.""B-But…" he stammered hesitantly.I knew why. Painting was all he ever did. There was no way he could stomach this.By the time Ronan was in the passenger seat, his face had turned a little pale.I laughed and slammed on the gas pedal, driving at my fastest.The car roared, its engine booming. He clenched his eyes shut, his lips ghastly pale.I felt exhilarated. For ten years, I'd forced myself to act like a feminine, traditional wife. But he'd never tried to be a part of my real life before.I wanted him to see this side of me.…Soon, we finished the lap.As soon as Ronan s
Ten Years Too Much Chapter 14
The James family was one of the wealthiest and most powerful in the city, so it wouldn't take much for any of its members to find me. That's why I wasn't at all surprised to see his grandmother looking for me.She walked slowly toward me, her eyes widening in shock. "Cordelia! You… race cars?""I do."Ronan's grandmother was a decent woman. She often gave me allowances and healthy foods, and she knew why I had no children—it was because of Ronan, plain and simple."Can we talk, Cordelia?" she asked.I took her to a nearby coffee shop."I know you're here to stop our divorce," I said. "But let me be clear: we can't stay together anymore."She took a sip of her coffee. "I heard about his… thing with Christine McKenna. But I need to tell you why he had an affair with her."When he was 20, he went to a rural town and encountered a young woman bathing by the river. From that moment on, he believed he had to find her. He thought it was his responsibility because he had found her in t
Ten Years Too Much Chapter 13
Ronan trembled, his palm slick with sweat.Cordelia knew. He hadn't expected her to, but she knew.But how? He had hidden it so well!"I can explain—"The call ended abruptly. Cordelia had hung up.His phone slipped from his hand with a dull thud.The black screen mirrored the despair and guilt etched across his face. He had a sinking feeling—this was it. Cordelia was truly done with him.He tried calling again, but his attempts were futile. He dialed her best friend, Jules, but as soon as the call connected, all he heard were insults."You fucking douchebag! Go fuck your perfect woman instead of bothering Cordelia!"The call ended just as abruptly.Ronan lowered his head in defeat.He had been an artist since childhood, and by now, he was a respected painter and professor. Everyone admired him. He had never known what it felt like to be unwanted.This was the first time he felt utterly helpless. What was he supposed to do?He couldn't let her leave him. He loved her!Yes
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