Semua Bab No More Forgiveness: Bab 1 - Bab 10

For a moment, Mira looked genuinely stunned.In six years of marriage, I had never spoken to her like that.Our marriage had started because of an old promise between our families, not some grand romance. Even so, I had always believed that once a woman became my wife, she became my responsibility.So I never raised my voice at her.When she threw a tantrum, I was always the one who lowered my head first. When our daughter was born and Mira showed no interest in taking care of her, I raised Lily myself and never complained.But this time, I shattered every version of me she thought she knew."Grant Whitmore, Julian and I have known each other for more than twenty years. I am not cutting him off," she snapped. "And if you keep making me angry, I'll divorce you."I gave a cold laugh and raised three fingers."In business, no one threatens me. I'll count to three.""One.""Grant, I'll tell your grandfather you cheated on me. I'll ask him to make this right.""Do you have proof?

"Grant Whitmore, are you serious? No wonder you're calling me right now. You sent someone to follow me, didn't you?""You are disgusting. This is controlling behavior. You're violating my privacy.""And now you're lying about Grandpa being in danger just to trick me into coming back. When did you become this petty?""Don't call me again. I'll deal with you when I get home tonight."The call ended.And with that, the last thread holding my heart in place snapped.If she had rushed to the hospital, I might have believed Grandpa was right. I might have told myself she was only spoiled and foolish, and that I could pull her back onto the right path.Now I understood.This was not innocence.This was arrogance.She believed Grant Whitmore would always be her loyal dog.Fine.From this moment on, whatever I did, I would no longer hesitate.By the time I brought Lily home that night, it was already past one in the morning.After carrying her back to her room, I sat alone on the

Mira trembled as she turned to Julian."Why did you knock my daughter's ball away? Tell me. Did you take her?"Julian put on a wounded expression."Mira, we've known each other since grade school. Have I ever hurt you?""Grant Whitmore can crush me like an ant. Do you really think he couldn't have someone edit a video in minutes?"The more he spoke, the more emotional he became. Tears slid down his face.Then he looked at me with righteous pain."You can accuse me. You can even kill me. No matter how Mira misunderstands me, I will not stop protecting her."Sure enough, Mira was fooled again.She cried as she grabbed my collar."He's right. My parents never even hit me. What gives you the right to slap me?"I shook my head in disappointment."Mira, it looks like even two slaps could not wake you up. There is nothing more to say. I am leaving. Notify me when the divorce agreement is signed."I turned to get into the car, but she grabbed me and refused to let go."She is you

I could not help laughing."Do you think I am a charity fund? Why would I give you that?"She turned the accusation back on me without hesitation."If you don't, I'll find proof that you and Nora are having an affair. I'm already asking for less than I could. Once I find evidence and sue you for divorce, you'll owe me even more."She turned to leave, but I called her back."This can still be discussed."She stopped."But as you know, Lily is missing and there has been no news. Once I confirm my daughter is safe and alive, I will seriously consider your proposal."As expected, after she went home, she told Julian everything we had discussed.Less than ten minutes later, I received a video.Lily was sleeping under a blanket.It was obvious she had lost weight.Soon, Nora rushed in."We traced the location. I'm sending people now.""Good," I said. "Do not alert them."Another week passed.Then a viral headline suddenly broke online, claiming that I had cheated.The post i

The next day, I received a video on my phone.In it, Lily's face was bruised and swollen.Immediately afterward, Julian walked into the Whitmore estate.He strutted in like he owned the place, dropped into the antique armchair, and leisurely poured himself tea."Grant Whitmore, we're both smart men, so I'll be direct.""You knew from the beginning that I took Lily. I am here today to give you the final terms."He placed a divorce agreement on the table in front of me."Sign it. The child is young. She cannot endure too much suffering. If she gets beaten again, I cannot promise she will survive."I did not touch the papers.I only smiled."Your real goal is not to be with Mira, is it? You came back to her because you wanted money. You do not love her at all."Julian smiled."That has nothing to do with you. Stop wasting time. My patience is limited."I shook my head."Did you think taking money from me would be that easy? You think Mira is stupid. Did you think I was stupi