Semua Bab The Road He Didn't Take: Bab 1 - Bab 9

The endless blaring of car horns from rush hour rang in my ears.My father, Michael Stern, was already unconscious, laying in the lap of my mother, Edith Christian.We were stuck at an intersection.Outside the car window, my husband's colleague, Francis Light, in a police uniform, was looking at me icily.He said, "Everyone is stuck here. If I were to clear a path just for you, others would call it a misuse of power. Daphne, are you just trying to get me in trouble?"My mother was so anxious that she began sweating profusely. She yelled, "This is a matter of life and death! Is this how you police officers do your job?"Half an hour ago, I returned to the day my father collapsed.Still stuck in traffic, I did not ask my husband, Jonathan Reed, who was conducting the traffic, for help. Instead, I forced my way through the stream of cars and turned sharply into a side road with fewer vehicles.I did not even have the time to step on the gas pedal when Francis appeared, blocking m

When Francis stopped me, I already had a bad feeling that he was reborn too."Daphne! Your father can't hold on for much longer!" my mother yelled in the car.My father was convulsing violently in her arms.I immediately got up and opened the car door to the back passenger seat."Mom, quickly loosen Dad's clothing. Open his mouth, and don't let him bite his tongue."I slapped myself twice to force myself to calm down. Following the emergency measures a doctor had taught me in my previous life, I immediately began first aid on my father.I never thought that the doctor's methods were in good use at that moment.Sure enough, a few minutes later, my father was no longer convulsing, but he was still unconscious.Francis crossed his arms, looking at me as if I was a joke. "My, my. You even did your research. Daphne, I've got to give it to you."He added, "Jonathan has already gone to see Rosalin. No matter how much of an act you put on, he won't return. You can save it."At that m

Jonathan and Rosalin knew each other since they were children. After high school, Rosalin left to study abroad. She only returned the year when Jonathan and I met.Rosalin suffered from psychological issues. Whenever her condition flared up, she would cry and call for Jonathan to see her. Once she was cleared of it, she would then say that he was the husband of another woman, and that they should maintain a distance.They always had ties between them, with Rosalin having the complete rein of the strings.Time and time again, just a single phone call from her would be enough to get Jonathan to leave my side.My fingers dug deep into my palms, numbing pain spread through me.Right at that moment, Dr. Dunn exited the operation theater in a hurry."Where is the patient's family?"I quickly ran over, my heart thumping wildly. "Dr. Dunn, how is my father?"He lowered his gaze and let out a long sigh. "He's no longer in danger, but he needs to be kept in the ICU to be observed for a

Jonathan's expression shifted as he stammered, "I-It doesn't matter anymore anyway."Then, he turned to me with a frown and said, "What's the point in saying all this now, Daphne? You've already wasted so much of my time! How are you going to make it up to me?"You didn't fulfill the promises you made to me before your marriages, so why should I love you? At least, with Rosalin, I feel much more relaxed. You only disgust me."He glared at me angrily, making me freeze on the spot.Why did he hate me so much?I stared at him for a long time before taking the divorce papers I had prepared some time ago out of my bag."Since I disgust you, we should just split ways."Jonathan looked at the divorce papers for a long time. When he looked up at me once more, his eyes were gleaming with mixed emotions."Are you for real?"I could not understand. Why was he still hesitating at that point?"Of course, after the divorce, we'll split our properties equally. I won't take a cent more. Of c

When Rosalin left, she cried so hard as if someone had died.However, after facing her pleas, Jonathan did not spare her a shred of mercy."Don't you ever expect me to come and see you again! We're done forever!"His ruthless words shattered the last of her composure. She shrieked hysterically, completely losing her mind."Who the hell do you think you are?! You slept with me, yet you won't acknowledge me. You're just clinging onto the glory of a bureau chief's daughter! Open your eyes and look! Does she even want you anymore?"I shut my eyes to hide the disappointment in my eyes. It turned out that they had done so much more than I had imagined.Jonathan, who had been exposed, yelled at her furiously. "Then, why did you have to lie to me?"Rosalin left, leaving Jonathan and I in the hospital corridors.He rubbed his hands awkwardly. "Daphne… I never thought that your father would turn out this way because of me. I-I'm… I'm sorry."After a moment's hesitation, he slapped himse