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Chapter 21

Ruby’s voice rang loudly through the speaker.“Why on earth are you borrowing two hundred thousand? What, did the Powell family go bankrupt? Mark doesn’t even have twenty grand anymore?”Lisa panicked and fumbled to turn off the speaker.“I’m busy right now. I’ll call you later,” she said quickly before hanging up.When she turned around, Mark’s expression had indeed darkened.“What twenty thousand?” he asked. “You borrowed money?”She nodded once.He looked at her steadily. “If people find out you need to borrow twenty thousand, what happens to the Powell family’s reputation?”“No one will find out,” Lisa said. “Ruby won’t tell anyone.”Mark didn’t respond. He took out his phone and tapped the screen.“What about the cards I gave you before? Used them up?”Lisa’s phone buzzed.She looked down.He had transferred one million to her.The cards.Yes, when they got married, he had given her several bank cards.She had never used them.She had nowhere to spend that kind of

Chapter 22

She couldn’t live like this anymore.The pain in her chest was so sharp it felt like she couldn’t breathe.She slowly slid down the bathroom door and crouched on the floor, wrapping her arms around her knees, crying without a sound.Outside the door, Mark stood quietly for a while.Then he turned and left.She didn’t know how much time passed before she finally opened the bathroom door and stepped out.The bedroom was empty.She let out a breath of relief.Right now, she truly didn’t know how to face him.She lay down on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.It was deep into the night before exhaustion finally dragged her under.Even in sleep, she wasn’t at peace.In her dream, a massive beast coiled around her, binding her hands and feet together so tightly she couldn’t move.She couldn’t breathe.Lisa jolted awake, gasping, only to realize it had been a dream.The space beside her was cold.Mark hadn’t come back last night.She checked the time, didn’t

Chapter 23

Henry fell silent.Lisa’s voice turned firm. “Don’t ever call him again. And don’t ever borrow money from him.”She was about to divorce Mark. There was no way she wanted any future ties between him and her family.Henry hesitated. “But… he already sent it last night.”Lisa froze. “He sent it? How much?”“However much I asked for,” Henry muttered. “He sent all of it.”Lisa understood immediately.To Mark, the amount Henry had asked for was nothing.Loose change.But with that small sum, he could easily maintain his superior position in front of her.Of course.Some people were born into wealth so vast it was almost unfair.“Henry,” she said slowly, “this is the last time I’m saying it. Don’t ever ask him for money again. If there’s a next time, don’t blame me for cutting you off.”Henry was, deep down, a little afraid of her. “It won’t happen again. I swear. This is the last time.”She hung up.Then she called Ruby.They had gone to elementary school together, all the w

Chapter 24

Before she left, she needed to make sure everything was settled.A little after eleven, Travis texted her. He said he had found a few part-time opportunities but wasn’t sure if they suited her. He sent all the details over, and Lisa read through each one carefully.She needed money. But the pay for most of the jobs was average.Only one stood out — a chemical plant offering significantly higher compensation.Lisa asked a few more questions. Instead of replying by text, Travis called her.“Typing this out is a hassle,” he said. “So I figured I’d just call.”“I want to understand the situation at that chemical plant in more detail,” Lisa said.Travis explained what he knew. Then he added, “I’ll go take a look tomorrow. Otherwise I won’t feel comfortable.”Lisa immediately felt uneasy.This was supposed to be her part-time job. How could she let him make a trip for her?“I’ll go,” she said quickly. “Just send me the address. I can check it out myself.”“It’s pretty far. Out in

Chapter 25

Lisa decided he was insane and ignored him.The elevator arrived just in time. She stepped inside quickly.Hugh didn’t follow. He only called out lazily, “Goodbye, Mrs. Powell.”‘Hopefully forever,’ she thought.She pressed the elevator button harder than necessary.When she reached the floor and entered the private room, she saw Luke Ramires.She’d met him a few times before and knew his reputation. A classic playboy.Mark being friends with someone like him didn’t surprise her. What surprised her was that Mark himself had never picked up that habit.From beginning to end, there had only ever been one woman in his heart. Annie.Lisa swallowed the bitterness and gave a small, self-mocking smile.She still couldn’t control her emotions.The moment it involved Mark, she always unraveled.“You’re here?” Luke glanced up and smiled. “He drank too much. Wouldn’t let me touch him. Stubborn as ever.”Lisa nodded. “Thank you, Mr. Ramires.”Luke didn’t know her well. Mark’s wife in

Chapter 26

No one knew that on that winter night, a drunk Mark gave Lisa a kind of tenderness and patience he had never shown her before.Early the next morning, before Mark even woke up, Lisa quietly left.She had another packed day ahead. She had also made plans with Travis to visit the chemical plant.Around ten, Travis called to say he was downstairs. Lisa stood up too quickly after hanging up, and a sharp tug pulled low in her abdomen. She pressed her hand there instinctively, but the pain faded just as quickly.She grabbed her bag and went downstairs.Travis was already waiting. Tall and composed, he smiled when he saw her. He looked warm, gentle, and effortlessly handsome.“Travis,” Lisa said as she walked over. “I’m really sorry to trouble you like this.”“Don’t be so formal with me.” Travis opened the passenger door for her. “We’ll go and come back quickly, then grab a bite together. You won’t be late for work.”“Thank you.”On the way, they talked about their school days and ca

Chapter 27

She had already submitted all the materials for her PhD application. She had no idea when the review would be completed. After that, there would still be a written exam and an interview.If she really applied for a doctoral dorm on campus, it probably wouldn’t be approved until after New Year.That left another month or two.During that time, she had no intention of going back to the Powell house. The question of where to live had to be resolved.At seven-thirty, her alarm went off. Lisa gathered her things and headed to the teahouse she had booked.She had asked Luther Powell to meet her.A few minutes after she arrived, Luther walked in.She stood immediately. “Dad.”He waved for her to sit. “What’s so important that it has to be discussed outside?”Lisa lowered her eyes to the blue-and-white porcelain teacup in front of her. She did not bother with small talk.“I want to divorce Mark.”Luther had just lifted his cup to drink. At her words, he nearly dropped it. “What?”N

Chapter 28

Lisa was silent for a few seconds before she said, “I’m getting a divorce.”Not ‘I want to’.But ‘I am’.Ruby sighed. “If you’ve thought it through, I’ll support you. But Lili, once you divorce, you probably won’t have anything to do with each other ever again.”Lisa had never told Ruby how she truly felt about Mark.Her love for him had always been buried deep inside her. No one knew.Maybe that was for the best. When the divorce came, at least she would not look completely pathetic.“It’s better if there’s no connection,” Lisa said quietly. “I don’t want to see him again.”Suddenly, she heard movement outside.“Hold on.”She walked to the door, opened it, and looked into the hallway.It was empty. Silent.Her small lounge room was right next to her office. The door was thin wood, not soundproof at all.Lisa closed it again.“What happened?” Ruby asked.“Nothing.” Lisa sat back down. “Divorce means the end. No contact afterward is normal, isn’t it?”“You don’t have kids

Chapter 29

No one spoke at the dinner table.After several seconds of silence, Luther finally said, “She told me she’s been busy lately, so she’s staying elsewhere for now.”Jane frowned. “Busy? How busy can she be? Busier than Mark?”Luther ignored her and looked at Mark instead. “When you have time, go see Lisa.”Mark said nothing. His eyes were lowered, his expression unreadable.Annie spoke up gently. “Mark’s so busy. How would he have the time? If anything, I can go check on Sister Lisa.”Jane immediately nodded. “That’s thoughtful of you, Annie. Unlike that Lisa…”Mark’s gaze drifted over calmly.Jane swallowed the rest of her words.—Five days before New Year’s Day, Annie went to the research institute.Lisa came out to meet her, her eyes cool and distant. “What do you want?”Annie smiled sweetly. “Lisa, why haven’t you been coming home? Everyone’s worried. They asked me to come see you.”“There’s no one else here,” Lisa said flatly. “You don’t have to pretend.”Annie’s smil

Chapter 30

Annie looked at her with open hostility. “What do you mean?”Lisa didn’t answer. Her dark eyes held steady as she asked instead, “Coco is dead. Don’t you feel anything at all?”Annie froze for a split second, then snapped, “You still have the nerve to bring up Coco?”Lisa’s lips curved slightly. “There’s no one else here. I told you, you don’t have to pretend. When you go to sleep at night, don’t you have nightmares? Hasn’t Coco come looking for you?”“Lisa!” Annie’s voice trembled. “I have no idea what you’re talking about! You’re insane!”Lisa knew that tremor wasn’t anger. It was guilt.From the very beginning, she had suspected the truth.Coco had been killed by Annie herself.All the groundwork Annie had laid before. Saying Coco disliked Lisa. Warning everyone not to let Lisa get near the dog. Painting a narrative in advance.The purpose had been simple. If anything happened to Coco, everyone would automatically blame Lisa.Or perhaps Coco had never been anything more th

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