The Razor Between Us のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 9

A typhoon swept past, and the plane's alarm screeched through the cabin. I grabbed Yves' hand without thinking, but I saw him holding the razor with one hand and writing a will with the other."All of Yves Riverson's cars, estate, and savings will go to Ms. Samantha Shaw."Samantha was my best friend.It was after we landed that he finally remembered I was here. He caressed my hand and said that it would be fine, but at the same time, he eagerly made a call. "Yeah, I'm fine."He turned and saw me, and his smile froze. "I was talking to my folks."I nodded and ended the call with his parents. For the rest of the ride, he happily chatted with that person. I heard the familiar sound of Samantha's laughter drifting from his phone, and I looked at my tired reflection in the car window. Before I could stop myself, I blurted out, "When did you start having an affair with my best friend?"…Yves froze halfway through opening the door, but he turned and put on that familiar smile. "O

The door swung shut, and I picked up the stained pregnancy report and tossed it into the bin. When he stepped on it, my heart shuddered. The last sliver of hope I had for him disappeared. He did not come back that night. Instead, he texted, "It's too late, so I won't disturb you. I'll be back at the Riverson Residence tomorrow."Three years ago, he had once taken a flight that lasted more than ten hours just to come back and wish me a happy birthday. Now, he had forgotten to come home. He had forgotten it was my birthday, and his excuse was that it was too late. I turned the phone off and massaged my heaving chest. Tears drenched my pillow.…The next day, I handed in my resignation letter at the firm. The owner was surprised. "If you leave, Ms. Shaw becomes the firm's partner. Are you sure? And does Mr. Riverson know?""Of course." I only joined the firm because I loved Yves. The position did not matter. Now that the love was gone, I could throw everything else away too.

Yves thought it was a joke. "What do you mean abortion?"The nurse hated cheating jerks like him, so she slammed the surgery report into his arms. "See for yourself!"He took a look and froze. His eyes widened as his gaze locked onto the word 'abortion.' For a moment, he was petrified. Then, he looked at the nurse with confusion."Are you sure? My wife isn't pregnant. She can't have an abortion.""You've never come with her during her checkups. Of course you don't know she was pregnant. She found out a week ago, and she was two months pregnant. You call yourself her husband when you know nothing? And you took her blood for another woman! The richer they are, the worse a man gets."The nurse stormed away, leaving the pale Yves behind.…"Mrs. Riverson? Mrs. Riverson?" A gentle voice woke me. I opened my eyes and saw nothing but blinding white. I narrowed my eyes, feeling uncomfortable. Hoarsely, I asked, "Is the surgery over?"The doctor nodded. He had a mask on. Gently, he said

I turned to look at the man I had known since I was twenty-two. It was hard not to fall in love with him. He was handsome, came from a good family, and had a gentle smile, especially when he wore glasses.During our blind date, he told me he was dating with marriage in mind. He was open about all the wealth he had, yet he never once brought up a prenuptial agreement.After we got married, his mother tried to make me quit my job, but he supported my career.He said, "She's only married to me, not turned into my appendage. She has her own preferences and dreams. I support her."He made me his wife, gave me status, and provided me with a good life, but three years after the wedding, he started lying to me.I was taken back to that night. He did not just step on the pregnancy report, but also our marriage. He had split us into two different worlds. I endured the pain and took a few deep breaths. Then I met his regret-filled gaze.Weakly, I said, "Fine…" Then I turned to my side and

His eyes dimmed, and hurt flickered across his face."I'm a past chapter, but Samantha is standing behind you. I don't want any unnecessary misunderstandings to arise."Yves smiled as if relieved. Then he grabbed my hand and took me to a quiet spot. He looked at me, his eyes speaking of something urgent."I can explain. We're innocent. I made it clear to her the day you left. I know she kept provoking you behind my back. I didn't make her a partner, and I didn't give her the clients you worked hard to get. The bedroom's changed into a nursery. I even tossed that razor into the bin."See? He knew I was bothered by all of that, but he never cared. He only did everything after I was gone, as if this could repair things. He thought saying sorry could turn back time and repair our marriage.The more he said, the quieter his voice went, and a pained look crept onto his face. His eyes went red. "I wanted to come after you the very next day, but they told me to give you time, so I waited.