All Chapters of Goodbye Losers, Hello Freedom: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

8 Chapters

Chapter 1

Damian Pyke left me once again for Waverly Benson, our neighbor.I grabbed Damian's sleeve and asked, "Do you have to go? Today is our fifth wedding anniversary.""Maisie, can you be a little more understanding? Waverly is raising a child on her own, and the kid has a high fever. She can't afford to wait," Damian growled as he impatiently pried my hand off.I let out a cold laugh, noticing how that kid always seemed to get sick at just the right time.I snapped, "The kid isn't even yours, so why is she always calling you instead of someone else? Damian, if you walk out that door today, we're getting a divorce tomorrow!"However, Damian's face darkened. "Do whatever you want, but don't use this to threaten me! After our divorce, no one else would want a woman as heartless as you!" Fury boiled inside me. The second he turned to open the door, I flipped the dining table over. The candlelit dinner I had prepared crashed to the floor.Damian froze in place. "Are you out of your min

Chapter 2

Waverly's husband died years ago—crushed in a mining collapse. Back then, she was heavily pregnant, and she went into early labor when she heard the news. Damian stayed by her side, running around the hospital to help her. It was understandable—just one neighbor helping another during a tough time.However, no one expected that, right after her husband's death, Waverly would set her sights on Damian.Ever since her kid was born, every little thing became Damian's problem. If the baby needed formula, if the clothes were too small, if the kid got sick—it was all on him.Out of Damian's 500-dollar paycheck each month, 400 dollars went straight to Waverly and her child.Our own home did not even have a single decent appliance. The old, rusty bike out at the front was part of my wedding gift.I tried talking to him about it once, but he just sighed and called me heartless."You're a woman too. Why can't you show some empathy for Waverly? She lost her husband while pregnant, almost d

Chapter 3

Just as I placed my hand on the door handle, I heard a knock from outside. I opened the door to see Clara Wilson standing there with a bright smile.She said, "Maisie, these are fresh eggs from my family's farm back home. I thought you could use some extra nourishment."I could tell Clara did not come just to drop off some eggs. She clearly had something on her mind, so I invited her in."Come on in, Clara. Have a seat."Clara stepped inside and immediately caught sight of Damian at the dining table. She frowned and shook her head. She told him, "Damian, I'm telling you, a married man shouldn't worry about another woman. Taking care of your own wife should be your top priority."Damian kept his head down, silently shoving food into his mouth. Nonetheless, when he sneaked a guilty glance my way, I caught it.I brought Clara a cup of tea, but she waved her hand. "I just came to say a few words. I have to send my kid to school soon."I thanked her with a smile and walked her out. H

Chapter 4

The moment Damian saw Waverly lunge toward the window, he rushed forward and grabbed her, holding her tightly as she sobbed uncontrollably. He whispered reassurances to her while she clung to him like a lifeline.Simon slammed his hand on the desk, his face twisted with irritation. "You two have no shame at all! This is a workplace! Look around—everyone here is watching! Do you realize how ridiculous you both look right now?"He turned toward me with a softer expression and said, "Maisie, go home and get some rest. I promise I'll handle this situation."I gave him a nod, turned around, and left without a second thought.As I walked away, I heard footsteps behind me. Damian was trying to catch up, his hand reaching for my arm.However, before he could touch me, Waverly latched onto him, crying as she begged him not to leave her behind.I did not stop or say anything. Instead, I walked straight home, grabbed my documents, and went to buy my plane ticket.When I returned, I spotted

Chapter 5

When Waverly saw Damian's reaction, she put on her usual pitiful expression and rushed back into her apartment. Moments later, she returned holding a thick envelope.She shoved it toward me and said, "This is twenty thousand dollars. It's everything I have. Take it all. As for the remaining five thousand dollars... Well, you decide if my life is worth that much."Damian's face went pale. He immediately softened, his voice trembling as he said, "Waverly, what are you doing? You don't have to hand it over all at once… Take your time. We'll figure it out."I shot him a glance and snatched the envelope from Waverly's hand. Right there in front of her, I counted the bills out loud."One, two, three... Exactly two hundred bills. Well, Waverly, you can consider the remaining five thousand dollars Damian's gift to you—money he's been saving for your future wedding."Damian's head jerked toward me, eyes wide with panic. "Maisie, don't spout nonsense like that. The entire neighborhood just

Chapter 6

Damian not caring about me did not matter anymore. I should not have wasted so much of my time and energy on our trivial, loveless marriage in the first place.After a grueling two-day, one-night travel time by flight, I finally arrived in Meturia. The embassy staff was already waiting for me when I stepped out of the airport. They wore crisp, well-pressed suits and greeted me with warm, familiar smiles that instantly eased the anxiety of being in a foreign land.A man took my suitcase from my hands and greeted, "Maisie, welcome! I'm Reynold Miller. I'll be helping you get settled here."On the way to my new apartment, I gazed out the car window at the towering skyscrapers and bustling city streets. My mind wandered as I imagined myself one day returning home, armed with new skills, ready to contribute to my country's growth.Reynold broke the silence. "Right now, the country is developing rapidly, but we're facing a huge shortage of professionals in fields like yours. If you can

Chapter 7

That afternoon, I was in the lab working on a scaled architectural model when someone called for me, saying that there was an international phone call for me.I picked up the receiver and heard Damian's voice on the other end. He said he wanted me to come back so we could finalize the divorce.As if I had the time to fly halfway across the world just to get divorced.Shortly after, Clara called. That was when I learned what had really happened. Apparently, Waverly had caused a massive scene, blaming Damian for her miserable life. She screamed about how the neighbors mocked her and insisted that he divorce me and take responsibility for her and her child.Three months later, I returned home with my team for a short teaching program. I had exactly one day of free time, so I picked up the phone and called Damian. I said, "I have one day tomorrow. Bring the paperwork. We'll finalize the divorce in the morning."He went quiet. I could hear his breathing through the static of the ca

Chapter 8

Over the meal, Clara chattered excitedly, her eyes alight with curiosity."You've really changed after all those years abroad! So much more polished now. Do you speak... What's it called... Meturian? Say something in Meturian for me!"I smiled and opened my mouth to respond, but she quickly waved her hand. "Ah, never mind. I wouldn't understand anyway. Are the locals really all blonde with blue eyes? Were they easy to get along with?"I answered each of her questions one by one, humoring her as we shared the meal. "They treated me well. The food definitely doesn't compare to what we have back home, but I got used to it eventually."We talked and laughed until the sun dipped lower in the sky, and dinnertime crept up on us. Clara insisted I stay for dinner, but I had responsibilities back at the college, so I promised to visit her again soon.As I left Clara's home, the neighbors caught sight of me and immediately started whispering. Some peeked through their windows, while others c

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