All Chapters of The Bitter Taste of Marriage: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

I sat at home all night, waiting from sunset until sunrise, but Jasper never came back.My heart had completely gone cold. I printed out the divorce papers and went straight to his office.When I pushed open the office door, I saw Ruby sitting on Jasper's lap. They sat close together, looking down at the documents on the desk, completely at ease with each other.The sunlight from the window fell on them, making them look so perfect together. It was almost painful to see.My sudden arrival sent them into a panic.Ruby quickly got up from Jasper's lap and rushed over to grab my hand."Kirsten, what brings you here?" she asked. "My stomach was bothering me, so Jasper helped rub it. Please don't misunderstand."I had caught them crossing the line like this many times before. Even when I felt uncomfortable about it, I would always smile and say it was fine. I believed they would never betray me.But after learning they really had cheated on me, the same excuses now sounded pathetic

Back then, I really did throw a tantrum.The first time Jasper suggested that Ruby have his baby, I broke down in tears and destroyed everything in the house.I suspected he was cheating. In a moment of anger, I leaked it to the media, causing his company to be buried in bad press and nearly crumble.When the immense pressure became too much for him, he collapsed and was sent to the ICU.To make things right, I switched from recorded videos of me eating to doing livestreams.Even when my stomach hurt from overeating and I felt sick, I still had to pretend to enjoy it on camera. Day after day, I did it only to make money and help keep his company afloat.During that time, I prayed every day, hoping he would wake up. I was willing to pay any price for it.After he woke up, I agreed to his outrageous request and let Ruby have his child, even though I felt deeply hurt.After all, I believed everything started because of me.But this time, I wasn't making a scene.I truly didn't b

When Jasper learned Kirsten was studying in Belton, he didn't want to wait another second.He immediately booked the earliest flight to the city, wishing he could appear by her side right away.Jasper leaned back in his seat, still feeling like he was dreaming.As the plane took off, scattered stars shone outside the window.He remembered how Kirsten always left a light on for him, no matter how late he came home from work.He thought about their past. At the time, he studied economics, while she was a medical student.They were two people who should never have crossed paths, yet fate brought them together.It was 11:00 pm that night. The library was about to close, and the fifth floor was empty.Only he, Kirsten, and a student sleeping face down on a desk remained. He walked over and gently shook the student, but there was no response.The next thing he knew, the student suddenly slumped to the ground.The sudden emergency left him panicked. Jasper froze, not knowing what to

After returning from Belmont, Jasper seemed completely lost.The only thing repeating in his mind was Kirsten saying she wanted a divorce.He couldn't accept it, and he refused to give up.A thought ran through his head. If Ruby's baby was gone, would Kirsten stop being angry and come back to him?So he drove to Ruby's apartment building and happened to see her walking out with a trash bag.The moment she saw him, joy appeared in Ruby's eyes.But before she could get close, Jasper grabbed her wrist and forcefully pulled her toward his car.Ruby panicked and struggled. "Jasper, where are you taking me?"Jasper's voice was firm. "To a clinic. We're getting rid of the baby."Ruby turned pale. She shook her head frantically and pulled away from him."You're crazy. This is our child!" she screamed. "You were the one who wanted this baby so badly!"Jasper's grip was painfully tight, squeezing her wrist until it hurt."Kirsten will only come back if the baby's gone," he said.His