All Chapters of Five Years of Marriage to Mr. Bradford: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Vance's pupils shook. "I don't...""Stop deceiving yourself," Rebecca interrupted. "Some things, once brought into the open, don't look so pretty, and it won't do either of us any favors in terms of face. Divorce really would be better for both of us. Catherine fits your ideal image of Mrs. Bradford far more than I do.""Rebecca!" Vance cut her off. "Are you still fixated on her? I've explained this countless times already.""The one who can't move past Catherine isn't me," she said, holding his gaze steadily. "It's you."He was stunned once more. "Rebecca...""We both know the truth, don't we?" She tried to keep her tone calm and measured, making it clear she was approaching this as a serious discussion rather than an emotional outburst. "It's time to put a period at the end of our five years. Let's part ways with dignity and let the grievances of the past fade away."Vance stared at her for a long moment before finally standing up. "You're overthinking things. In time, you'll s

The caption read: [The happiest thing in the world is, after sailing through countless seas, still having someone who treats you like a baby. Thank you for always being there, my prince.]So, this was the surprise Vance had prepared. It was truly shocking.The only time Rebecca and Vance had gone to the supermarket together was shortly after their marriage.Vance had finally had a weekend at home, and she had been eager to build a warm family atmosphere, so she suggested they go shopping.Back then, she had truly dreamed of a blissful marriage: sharing every meal through the four seasons, shopping together, returning home hand in hand, sipping drinks under the sunset, greeting every dawn and dusk side by side...Unfortunately, that had remained nothing more than a beautiful dream.Their only supermarket outing had been marred when they ran into one of his acquaintances. She wasn't sure if it was an elder or someone else who called out his name from across the aisle. Vance's immed

In truth, Aiden needn't have worried so much. He could have spared the dramatics because Vance would undoubtedly choose Catherine.Catherine's tears flowed freely. Even as Aiden spoke up for her, she sobbed at him, "Don't talk nonsense. I'm not mistreated."Then, clutching Vance's arm with teary eyes, she continued, "It's fine, really. I came here to apologize to Rebecca in the first place. I had prepared myself mentally for whatever she might say, and I'd accept it all. I'm just so heartbroken that not only did I fail to help you, but I've made things even worse. Rebecca's even angrier now. I'm so sorry."The look of heartache on Vance's face was practically overflowing. He turned to Rebecca with a furrowed brow. "Did you hear that? She is much more sensible and mature compared to you."From where she stood, Rebecca caught the smug smile flashing across Catherine's face. But it vanished in an instant; by the time Vance looked down at her, Catherine had resumed her expression of pr

Rebecca was always tough, pushing forward through the pain.That evening, Vance didn't return home, but she hadn't planned on waiting for him.Instead, she meticulously attended to her own affairs, and before bed, she received a message from Lauren inviting her to watch a performance the next evening.If someone had invited her to a show just a few days ago, she might have seen it as an affront. Not now.She immediately agreed, arranging to have dinner with Lauren first before heading to the dance drama.Tomorrow was truly a day worth looking forward to, so tonight, she needed to sleep well.But excitement made sleep elusive; she woke up multiple times throughout the night. This restless anticipation lingered into the next afternoon.She knew the French proficiency scores wouldn't be available until later, but she couldn't help checking her email repeatedly, refreshing the official site now and then.Her anxiety lingered into the afternoon, until the long-awaited notification f

Rebecca was momentarily stunned.Vance was right about one thing, though. She used to love him deeply.He had said those exact words at their wedding. Back then, she had thought, though it wasn't a confession, it was a promise. He had given her a lifetime commitment.A lifetime was so long. Surely, one day, they would truly love each other. And even if, by some misfortune, he never did, that was okay. Her love for him would suffice."Vance," she said, having one more question she wanted to ask him."Hm?" He exhaled hot breath against her ear, laced with alcohol."But Catherine is back now. If you're with me, what about her?" she asked."Catherine..." He repeated the name, suddenly choking up. "Catherine, I'll never forget. What I promised you... I'll never forget..."Rebecca's blood ran cold as she realized that he had mistaken her for Catherine."What was it? What did you promise Catherine?" she asked numbly.His arms suddenly tightened around her. "Everything... All of it..