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Chapter 1

After I sent the message, the conversation in the room kept going."I'm betting the newest Chanel items that Samuel will agree to the divorce.""I don't think he will. He loves Penny way too much. There's no way he'd go through with it.""Oh, please. He's just a simp for her. He always listens to her.""For anyone who loses, it'll be a pair of Chanel items each." Penelope Rivera's voice came through, cool and crisp.The room erupted into laughter. I hurried out of there as fast as I could.Just then, a message showed up on my phone."Seriously?" it said."Yeah."…Six months ago, Penelope set her sights on Theodore Schneider, some Z-list actor. She went all in by pouring resources into him and buying him cars and mansions in Acetropolis. His downtown villa was packed with sports cars he had always dreamed of.Yet he still kept her at arm's length. She stayed patient as she pursued him day after day. Still, he firmly insisted that he wouldn't be her secret lover.Donning t

Chapter 2

The next day, Penelope gently shook me awake. "Samuel, let's go file our divorce today."I froze for a second before nodding. "Okay."On the way there, she kept rambling about her plans for our fourth-year anniversary. "I'll take you for a follow-up first. The doctor said your condition has improved a lot, and you'll be back to normal soon."After that, we'll travel for a bit. You haven't been anywhere these years, since you've been sick. I still remember how much you loved running around when you were a kid. You said you wanted to travel the world when you grew up. Once you're better, let's do it, okay?"She glanced at me, but I didn't respond.She sighed. "He's just an actor. How could I actually fall for someone like him? He's just a little different, that's all. I just want to see how long it'll take for him to give in. Don't worry, though. I promised to take care of you, and I definitely will."I gave a small nod. Feeling that the conversation was going nowhere, she quietly

Chapter 3

In the dark, my phone lit up with a message. It was from Theodore. I opened it.It was a photo of Penelope heading into the shower. Her hair was messy, just like the bed behind her."Almost forgot that you're autistic. You probably can't understand what's going on, so I'll spell it out for you—I slept with your wife. Just so you know, she was the one asking for it. She really enjoys being in bed with me!"I turned my phone off. My stomach churned, but I couldn't throw up. I was autistic, not a fool. Back when Penelope and I were together, our bed got messy too. I ignored him. I rolled over and went back to sleep.…The next morning, I didn't get up until it was noon.As usual, Penelope still wasn't home. Martha said she was busy with work at the company.Yet, Theodore's Instagram said otherwise—he had just posted a photo of the two of them gazing at the sea. They were lying. All of them thought I was a fool.During lunch, my phone rang. It was Wendy Hamilton.I answered. Her

Chapter 4

I stood at the doorway, staring at Wendy's radiant smile. For a moment, being with her didn't seem so bad.She reached for my suitcase. "You'll live with me from now on, okay?"I nodded. "I want to see the plants first.""Of course. You will when we get home." She held out her hand to take mine, but I hesitated."What's wrong?" She tilted her head, her familiar gaze full of warmth. "Don't wanna come with me?"I looked down at my suitcase and turned to glance at the house I had lived in for four years. This used to be my home with Penelope. Now that she didn't want me anymore, I was all alone again.I shook my head before nodding. "I…"I opened my mouth, but my throat tightened. "I'm… useless, right?"Wendy froze before giving me a smile. "Who said so?""Everyone." My voice was barely a whisper. "They say that I'm autistic. That I'm useless. That I'm a burden to Penelope."Wendy's smile faded slowly. She approached me and took my hand in hers."Samuel Graham," she said, her

Chapter 5

After dinner, Wendy gently placed a list in front of me. "We're moving abroad in a month. I've written down all your favorite dishes. When we get there, I'll make them for you so that you won't get homesick."She spoke softly as if coaxing a child. I nodded, but deep down, I didn't quite believe her.Penelope used to say the same sort of things. Eventually, she became annoyed with how picky I was, and we would end up ordering takeout.I stared at the plants on the windowsill before turning back to Wendy."The flowers…" My throat tightened.The last time I moved, Penelope threw all of my plants away."They're coming with us. Every single one." Wendy smiled, ruffling my hair. "I've already hired a shipping company. Don't worry.""Promise?""Promise."The days that followed were hectic.She took me for a visa application. She patiently helped me fill out each form. When the staff asked questions, she would gently hold my hand, giving me courage.…"It's time for a check-up tod

Chapter 6

As soon as Penelope, the heiress of the Rivera family, got divorced, the news spread through high society like wildfire."Have you heard? Penelope Rivera got divorced!""Of course. They just finished signing the papers last week.""Honestly, good for her. Marrying someone with autism? That's just setting herself up for misery. That guy can't even socialize like a normal human being, let alone run the family business.""Still, that's harsh of Penelope. I heard he's not in great shape. Now that they're divorced, no one's taking care of him.""You don't get it. Families like the Riveras can't tolerate a son-in-law who can't even attend a gala. This was bound to happen sooner or later.""The marriage should've ended long ago, actually. They're no match for each other. That's just asking for trouble."…Meanwhile, in the private lounge of Penelope's exclusive club, her childhood friend, Amanda Lane, burst into the room, holding her phone up."Penny! Look!" Amanda shoved the phone i

Chapter 7

At the boarding gate, Wendy took out a small metal tin. "Peppermints," she said, unwrapping one. "Suck on it so that your ears won't hurt during takeoff."I popped it into my mouth and let the coolness spread across my tongue.As the plane began to move, she took my hand."Get some rest." She dimmed the reading light. "I'll wake you up when we land."Her lashes cast tiny shadows under the dim lights, reminding me of that fern at home that hated the sun.I closed my eyes and heard her softly tell the flight attendant, "Could you adjust the heat? My husband's afraid of the cold."Her voice had returned to her usual gentle tone.My phone buzzed in my pocket. I didn't need to check to know who it was. Penelope had sent her last message the night before. "How long do you think she'll put up with you?"I hadn't replied. At this moment, I decided to shove my phone to the bottom of my backpack.…When the morning light in Baurisse shone in through the curtains, I was watering the

Chapter 8

With Wendy's help, I adjusted to life overseas in no time.I carried a cake home. Lately, her work had eased up, and she often got home earlier than I did. I counted the steps as I walked up the stairs, remembering how she mentioned she'd make red wine beef stew tonight.Just as I slid the key into the lock, the door opened from the inside.Wendy stood in the doorway, wearing my favorite beige loungewear. She held a pot of white gardenias that were about to bloom."Gardenias!" I blurted out, nearly dropping the cake box.The familiar aroma washed over me, and I reached out carefully to touch the white buds. The delicate texture of the petals beneath my finger brought back a certain memory. I recalled how Penelope had hurled my carefully nurtured jasmine out of the balcony."For you." Wendy leaned against the doorframe, the sunset showering her in gold.I looked at her, my throat tightening. "Are you sure?""Why wouldn't I be?" she replied with a smile as she took the cake box f

Chapter 9

I thought things were finally over between me and Penelope. Clearly, Penelope thought otherwise.She posted a photo on her Instagram. It was of her kissing Theodore on a yacht deck. The caption said, "Love you".I kept scrolling. The comment section was buzzing."Penny finally went public!""Isn't that the viral hottie lately?""Ms. Rivera has great taste! When's the wedding?"Amanda's comments caught my eye the most. "Penny has finally found true love! I hope a certain someone sees this.""That autistic guy? He's no match," someone replied."Exactly. He can't even string a full sentence together.""Is Penny serious this time?"Penelope herself replied to the last comment. "Definitely."More comments poured in. "When are we getting invited to the wedding?"I quietly turned off my phone and went back to tending my plants. I heard Wendy's footsteps coming from the bathroom. Accompanying her was the faint scent of her shampoo.Seeing that I was upset, she cupped my dirt-smear

Chapter 10

Wendy brought me to meet her business partners."This is my husband," she said, holding my hand as she introduced me confidently.I greeted everyone around me. No one looked at me with curiosity or judgment. They just spoke to me as if I were anyone else.Back when I was with Penelope, everyone around her knew I was autistic. She claimed that this was to protect me. In reality, though, no one wanted to talk to me at all because they knew I had autism. Slowly, it made my condition worse.Wendy's voice made me snap out of my thoughts. "Stay here and wait for me, Sam. I'm going to the restroom."I nodded and found a seat at the cafe. Just as I sat down, I saw Penelope. The moment she spotted me, she shoved the door open and stormed over to my table. Her nails nearly penetrated my skin when she grabbed my wrist."You sure have the guts, huh, Samuel Graham?" Her shrill voice drew stares from customers around us. "Fresh out of a divorce, and you're already clinging to the Hamiltons?"

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