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Chapter 1

I stared at my phone after the call disconnected, my head spinning with the words my wife, Yvonne Ashby, had just said. "Are you dying? Call me when you're dead!" Suppressing the tumultuous emotions within me, I forced myself up and used the last of my strength to call 911. As it turned out, emergency services were far more reliable than Yvonne sometimes.The doctor told me I had suffered food poisoning from consuming undercooked green beans and mushrooms. Fortunately, I had been brought to the hospital in time. If I had arrived even a few minutes later, I wouldn't have been lying safely in a hospital bed right then. While I was in bed with an IV drip, my phone suddenly rang beside me. Once I snapped back to reality, I picked up my phone and saw Yvonne's name on the screen. "Samson, do you think stir-fried beef tastes better with or without scallions?"Her question caught me off guard. When it finally registered, a bitter smile tugged at the corner of my lips. "I'm in the hospi

Chapter 2

The little girl's words threw me off. Yvonne and I had been together for so many years, yet the only photo we had together was the one tucked inside my phone case. She had told me that she disliked pictures, so in all those years, we had only taken a single photo together on the day we registered our marriage. The little girl's mother seemed to notice that something was off. She hurriedly stepped forward, pulled her daughter back, and flashed me an apologetic smile. "I'm so sorry; children just say whatever comes to mind. Please don't take it to heart." I waved my hand and remained silent. I picked up my phone from where I had set it aside and began mindlessly scrolling. The moment I opened my social media feed, I saw a post Michael had uploaded just a minute ago. It was just a screenshot of Yvonne's post, captioned, "Loving you is the best decision I've ever made."The instant I saw her post, I went rigid. When I finally came to my senses, I tapped on Yvonne's profile pict

Chapter 3

So, when Yvonne answered the call that day, she was at the veterinary clinic across the street from the hospital. My heart grew colder as I scrolled through an ocean of updates that seemed to go on forever. As it turned out, my endless understanding had been rewarded with nothing but layer upon layer of deceit. Just then, I received a message from Michael. "Vonne and I were busy having dinner earlier, so we just remembered you went to the hospital, Samson. Vonne asked me to transfer you some money for your medicine. She said if I don't, you'll start making a scene again. Hurry up and accept it, Samson!"I stared at the ten dollars Michael had transferred to me. The corner of my mouth twitched, and I rejected it. "That won't be necessary. Keep it and buy yourself a birthday present. After all, that's about all you're worth."Less than a minute after the message was sent, Yvonne called me. The moment the call connected, she launched into a tirade before I could even say a word. "

Chapter 4

"Oh, this? A pretty lady's husband's in the hospital. She gave each of us kids one of these robots so we'd stay quiet and wouldn't disturb her husband while he rested. Mister, do you like it too? "If you really like it, I can give it to you! Huh… that's weird. Why do I suddenly feel like that lady looks a bit like the one in your phone case…" With every word the little girl said, my heart sank a little further. As soon as she finished speaking, my legs gave out. I stumbled backward and collapsed onto the hospital bed, my face as white as a sheet. I knew that robot all too well. Ever since Yvonne and I got together, we had devoted ourselves to developing high-sensitivity specialized robots. It had been our dream all these years. Truth be told, it all started because I might carry a rare genetic disorder. Back then, Yvonne looked at me with teary eyes and said, "I'll run the company, and you bring the tech. Together, we'll develop a robot that can accurately detect genetic disord

Chapter 5

Before I could utter a word, Yvonne ended the call. I sat beside the hospital bed, my hands tightly clasped. As I struggled to suppress the turmoil rising inside me, my expression became pained.I didn't see this coming. I never imagined that Yvonne would turn out like this. The woman who had looked at me with teary eyes and told me she loved me, who had said she would develop a robot for me no matter the cost, who had promised that she would make sure I lived a long life, was now asking me, "Is it really worth getting this worked up over?"I shook my head, desperately attempting to clear the jumble of thoughts from my mind. Then, I rose to my feet, gathered my belongings, and walked out of the hospital room. The moment I stepped out of the hospital room, I spotted Yvonne's back. At the moment, she was cautiously supporting Michael. Even though I couldn't see her face, I could tell how concerned she was about Michael. Perhaps sensing my eyes on her, she abruptly turned around

Chapter 6

Those few simple sentences were enough to leave me in tears. Perhaps it was human nature to fall out of love, while staying faithful was a choice. Yvonne had simply chosen the former. I didn't read any further. It didn't matter anymore. None of it did. I picked up my phone and called my best friend, Cosmo Walton. "Well, look who it is! To what do I owe the honor?""I need you to prepare a divorce agreement for me, Cosmo."After hearing my solemn tone, his attitude immediately changed, and he became serious as well. "What happened?"After I filled him in on everything that had happened recently, he fell silent for what felt like an eternity. Moments later, he let out a sigh and remarked, "You shared ten years together, and yet this is how it all ended. Makes you wonder, what does that love amount to in the end?"I forced a wry smile. "Divorce.""You're doing the right thing, Sam. Don't doubt yourself. You did nothing wrong. Leave this to me!"After wrapping up the call, I

Chapter 7

"Honey, we're having a baby! You're going to be a father! Honey, we're finally having a baby—we're going to be parents! "Honey, why aren't you saying anything? Are you too happy?" Yvonne smiled and waved her hand in front of me, her eyes shining brightly.The unexpected pregnancy threw my plans into disarray. I stared blankly at the pregnancy test report before me, my emotions a tangled mess. "You're pregnant?"Yvonne smiled and nodded. Stepping forward, she wrapped her arms around my neck and said softly, "Yep, I'm pregnant!" I casually set the pregnancy test report on the table beside me, walked over to the refrigerator, and pulled out another can of beer.Yvonne frowned at me. She marched up, snatched the beer right out of my hand, and began to reprimand me. "What's wrong with you, Samson? I just told you that I hate it when you drink! Even if you're happy about having a baby, you still can't drink! "Anyway, I haven't eaten yet, and I'm starving. I want some fish soup, so h

Chapter 8

The moment Yvonne saw the picture, the color drained from her face. She grasped my hand and blurted out, "Honey, it's not what you think! Michael photoshopped this image. He's trying to drive a wedge between us. This baby is… ours!" I forcefully flung her hand away and responded apathetically, "Alright. In that case, let's get another paternity test done."After hearing that, her expression stiffened, and she turned her head away. "There's no need for that. The baby really is yours!" she insisted."How much longer do you plan on lying to me?" Watching Yvonne brazenly lie through her teeth, I could no longer contain my emotions. Perhaps she could see how livid I was, or perhaps she knew she really couldn't keep it from me any longer. She grasped my hand again and tried to explain, "Honey, it really isn't what you think. Michael and I were both drunk that night. I didn't expect this to happen, I swear!"Apart from that one time, Michael and I are innocent. Nothing else ever hap

Chapter 9

Cosmo texted back, "It's been a decade, Sam. Yvonne isn't that innocent young lady anymore. You're the only one who's stayed exactly the way you were."As I looked at Yvonne, memories of our past suddenly flashed through my mind. Yvonne and I had known each other since childhood and had grown up together. However, we couldn't stand the sight of each other back then.Everything changed when Mom and Dad divorced. They each started a new family of their own, and neither of them wanted me, so I had no choice but to live with Grandma. Looking back, that period of my life was pure agony. People called me an unwanted child, and some even spread rumors that I was the reason Mom and Dad divorced. Gradually, I developed severe depression. Yvonne was the first to notice that something was wrong with me. That day, I suddenly felt like I was completely worthless and that it would be better if I just wasn't around anymore. Yvonne couldn't get through to me on the phone, so she hurried ove

Chapter 10

I kept backing away, doing my best to avoid Yvonne's touch. "I have a cold. I don't want to pass it to you," I explained apathetically. With that, I ignored her, turned over, and went back to sleep. Perhaps because the night was pin-drop silent, I could hear Yvonne's muffled sobs beside me. If this had happened in the past, I would've certainly turned back around, pulled her into my arms, and comforted her with a heavy heart. However, now, all I felt was irritation. "I'm exhausted. Why don't you head back to your own room? I can't sleep soundly with you here." As soon as my words fell, the world went dead silent. Moments later, I felt her slowly get out of bed and walk out of the room. After she left, I quickly drifted back into a deep sleep. To my surprise, I slept remarkably well that night.…Early the next morning, as soon as I woke up, I casually grabbed my phone from the nightstand and saw a message from Cosmo. "I've drafted your divorce agreement. Come pick it up when

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