All Chapters of Three Chances Too Late: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

My wife, Kim Carey, pushed the divorce papers aside and rubbed her temples wearily."I've already said that I won't get a divorce. Enough with this nonsense!"I looked at her and felt that this face in front of me was so familiar yet so foreign at the same time."I'm tired, Kim.""I said, I won't ever get a divorce. Stop being childish, Julian! Nothing is going on between Emmett and me!" Kim raised her voice with a little hint of panic in them.She grew agitated, clutching her chest as she retched dryly.Emmett Stone immediately went over to hold her, asking in concern, "Kim, is the baby bothering you again?"Kim didn't deny it. She merely looked at me feebly with a hint of sheepishness in her gaze.My heart sank.She was pregnant with his child, yet she said nothing was going on.My silence seemed to have infuriated her even more. She spat, "Yes, I'm pregnant! But the child was an accident! Emmett and I got drunk the other day."She added, "Julian, listen to me. Once the ch

Chapter 2

"Emmett doesn't eat spicy food. He is also going on a diet. Pay more attention to what you cook. By the way, he likes salmon. Go to the supermarket and get a slice of fresh salmon."Emmett flashed a demure yet smug smile. "Thank you, Julian. Oh, Kim, by the way, I'm also craving some other seafood."Kim rolled her eyes at him and coquettishly grumbled, "You picky brat."But then, she turned to me and ordered, "What are you still standing here for? Go and get the ingredients! Didn't you say you needed the money for your father's surgery? Just be good, and I'll transfer the money to you soon."She was so sure that I would take the humiliation just for my father. Then, she held Emmett's hand and led him into the master bedroom. I could hear muffled laughter and teasing coming from inside.Looking at the shut door. I suddenly found this entire situation rather absurd.I no longer need the money, Kim. Not now, not ever.I picked up the divorce papers that Kim rejected, subconscious

Chapter 3

"Why the hell should I! Kim, don't push it too far! I'm your husband!"Kim stood up in her disheveled clothes. The flush on her face had not faded yet."What are you yelling at me for? Just because you're infertile, so I can't enjoy it a little? Don't you want to treat your father? Don't you want money?"Emmett, wrapped in only a towel, stood behind her, looking at me smugly, saying, "Julian, I'm just helping you do your husbandly duties. Don't worry. I will never take your place."He walked over and whispered in my ear, "You're just a piece of trash who can't even satisfy your woman. Your father should just go to hell!"There were some insults that I could bear with, some I shouldn't.I lifted my arm and threw a punch in his face. I did not eat or drink for two days. I was held up with nothing but rage.The punch drained me of all my energy.Emmett didn't expect that I would suddenly attack him. He caught the punch in his face and stumbled backward. However, he was young and

Chapter 4

Kim immediately got anxious. She placed her cutlery down and got up to coax Emmett."Is that so? We don't have to eat this. Come, I'll take you out for a nice meal. You can have whatever you want."I was leaning against the wall. My abdomen felt like it was going to tear in two with every movement I made."Kim, do you remember what day it is today?"Kim frowned impatiently as if she were looking at a toddler throwing a tantrum. "What? Some kind of anniversary again? Enough, Julian. We've been together for so long. Who still cares about these things? What are you? A teenage girl? Just stay at home. Once we're back from dinner, I'll buy you a present."Then, she headed into the bedroom. She didn't notice how my eyes reddened, nor how the last sliver of hope in my eyes vanished.Emmett and I were left in the dining room. He walked over to me with a triumphant smile."What were you hoping for? You're old and useless. Do you really think that Kim will still love you? She loves me t

Chapter 5

Kim gripped her phone tighter.She suddenly remembered Julian calling her three days ago, crying about how his father's situation worsened and that he desperately needed the money for surgery.At that time, she was on set because Emmett got her to accompany him for an audition.She brushed him off with a few words before hanging up, not thinking much about it."H-How could this happen? He didn't tell me about it.""Julian posted an obituary on his social media. Did you not see it?"Of course, she didn't see it. She spent all her time with Emmett over the past few days. She barely even responded to Julian's text messages, let alone see his social media.She suddenly had a pang of panic that she never felt before, as if something in her life was about to vanish.She quickly called Julian, wanting to ask about the situation. But just as she was about to dial, Emmett tugged at her sleeve and said, "Kim, I want chocolate cake from that store."Kim turned to see a birthday cake in t

Chapter 6

Julian would never have done that.Julian was a thrifty man. He would finish off whatever food that she couldn't, never wasting a single bite.Julian always said that they started from nothing and that they shouldn't ever forget to cherish what they had.Julian, that always gentle, mature, and caring man.Comparing Julian to Emmett in front of her. All Emmett could do was act coquettish and capricious like a spoiled brat. This sudden revelation made Kim feel annoyed and regretful.She suppressed her displeasure and said to Emmett gently, "Alright, my little prince. Let's go eat."They entered a high-class restaurant, and Emmett immediately ordered the most expensive dishes without caring about Kim's feelings.She looked at the dishes that arrived. Most of them she didn't like.Even during the meal, Emmett would complain about how terrible the food was on set, how the director didn't respect him enough.She patiently listened and consoled him, but she secretly got more and mo

Chapter 7

We walked out of the airport chatting and laughing along the way.The air in the Great Northwest was fresh and dry. I could smell the greenery and dirt in the air. The sun was like a warm hug for me.Yvonne walked over to me and said apologetically, "Julian, I only heard about your father from Mr. Shaw today. Are you alright?"I shook my head and tried to give her a relaxed smile. "Yvonne, I'm fine. It's all in the past. Don't worry about me."She looked at me for a few seconds, as if trying to see if I was telling the truth.In the end, she sighed and patted me on the shoulder. "Alright. You don't have to do it alone, you know. We're all here for you."The others in front of me seemed to have heard our conversation. They turned around and chimed in."Yes, Julian, we're all here for you!""Whoever dares to bully you, just tell us!"All of them expressed their concern without mentioning Kim at all. I nodded at them gratefully as we entered the restaurant.…On the other side,

Chapter 8

[Inside Scoop: Best Actress Kim Carey Secretly Pregnant! Father of Child Suspected to be Rising Star Emmett Stone!][Exclusive! Leaked Photos of Kim Carey and Emmett Stone's Wedding! Has Their Romance Finally Gone Legit?]Staring at the leaked marriage registration photo, Kim felt an iciness seep through her entire body.She wasn't worried about the news. She was worried that Julian might see the news.She immediately tried calling Julian again. Her heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was about to pop out of her chest.She noticed that the number was no longer in service. She relentlessly dialed over and over again, only to have the same answer. She could no longer find Julian.A fear like never before washed over her. She jumped up from the sofa, but because she did it too quickly, she suddenly saw stars.She called Joanna once more, her voice sobbing and hysterical, "Joanna! Arrange a press conference for me right away! I'm going to clear things up! Right now!"…I

Chapter 9

Emmett's single sentence instantly turned the public opinion ablaze.At the same time, a viral post started making the rounds.[Ten Years of Devotion All Gone! A Deep Dive into Best Actress Kim Carey and Her Stand-In Pretty Boy's Rise. The Original Husband Turned Out to be the Biggest Clown!]There were no overly sensational words in the post. Just plain, restrained narration paired with old photographs.It documented how, after graduating from college, Julian worked three jobs at once to support herself while she ran from set to set.How, when she was scolded into tears by directors, he held her all night long, comforting her.How, to save her, he became infertile.The tone of the second half of the post shifted sharply. It became harsh and tragic. Photo after photo of medical bills, critical condition notices, and photos of Kim accompanying Emmett at different events were placed side by side.At the very end, a memorial photo is paired with the photo of Julian kneeling in fro

Chapter 10

Kim threw away ten years of devotion, only to trade it for trash.…Five years away from the world, when I finally held the phone in my hand once more, it felt strangely unreal, like a lifetime passed.The project was finally done.The engineers who were so-called hidden away were once again free. The airport terminal buzzed with noise. I clumsily swiped across the screen with my fingertips.An entertainment news notification suddenly jumped into my view without warning.[Former Best Actress Burdened with Hundreds of Millions in Debt After Divorce. Now Working as a Cleaner!]I tapped the link to see photos filling the entire screen. Kim was in a janitor's uniform, holding a bucket in her hand, while looking at the camera with an empty gaze.Her cheeks sunk in. Her skin looked dry. She looked awfully tired. The more jarring thing was that the side of her hair was starting to turn grey. She was only 34 years old.I looked at the face. The dazzling woman in my memories someho

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