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Chapter 1

At 7:03 pm, my wife, Jillian Holt, opened the study door and looked at me."Don't you have any updates for me today?" she asked.I was sitting at the dining table. It was our third wedding anniversary.I had booked a table at a restaurant a month in advance, but she had canceled it that afternoon with a single message saying her project meeting had been pushed back.I thought staying home might be better. Jillian didn't like wasting time commuting.So I cooked that night and bought a small cake.Jillian glanced at her phone. It was 7:03 pm.Then she reminded me, "You still have 27 minutes left."I looked at her, suddenly unsure what to say first.Should I mention how I went to her study last night, doubled over with stomach pain, only for her to tell me my time was up?Or should I tell her how I woke up in the middle of the night and found her speaking gently to Jesse Cohen as she helped him revise his proposal?When I stayed silent for too long, Jillian frowned.She had

Chapter 2

Jillian came home at 4:00 am.I was still awake. The pain in my stomach was so intense that even the slightest movement hurt.She brought home a box of medicine for my stomach and set it on the nightstand."If you skip dinner, you have no one to blame but yourself when your stomach hurts." She leaned over to tuck in my blanket, her voice softening. "Don't take your anger out on yourself."At times like this, she would always find ways to soothe me.Maybe she knew I was hurting and was willing to give a little.Or maybe she was sure that a little effort on her part would be enough for me to fix everything between us.I asked her, "Did you finish revising Jesse's proposal?"She paused while taking off her watch. "He's under a lot of pressure. The client changed their mind at the last minute.""So anything before 4:00 am counts as working hours?"She glanced at me. "Steven, I don't like it when you make snide remarks."I sat up, fighting the pain in my stomach."I just want to

Chapter 3

The next afternoon, Jillian called me before 7:00 pm for the first time.When my phone lit up, I was crouched by the bathroom door and throwing up. My stomach was painfully empty, and the acid reflux burned my throat.I answered, my voice hoarse. "What's wrong?"It was quiet on Jillian's end. "Bring the white shirt from your closet to my office."I had bought the shirt last month for a job interview, and the tags were still on it."What do you need my shirt for?" I asked.There was a brief pause on the other end. "Jesse spilled coffee on his shirt," Jillian replied. "He has a project presentation in half an hour, and your shirt will be perfect."I used the sink to pull myself up, and another sharp cramp hit my stomach."I'm not feeling well," I said."Steven." When she said my name, her voice was firm. "Don't make a scene at a time like this. Just bring the shirt over. It won't take long."In the end, I went anyway.It was raining outside, and I waited 20 minutes for a cab

Chapter 4

By the time I left Holt Group, the rain was coming down harder.The pain in my stomach was becoming more intense.A confirmation text for my appointment with the law firm popped up. The time was set for 3:00 pm the next afternoon.I kept staring at the message, and a strange sense of certainty settled over me.I realized I didn't have to scream myself hoarse to leave someone.I just had to tap "Confirm".By the time I got home a little after 6:00 pm, I was running a low fever.In the bathroom mirror, my face looked unusually pale.The rainwater on my pant legs had dried, leaving the fabric cold and clammy against my skin. It reminded me of how miserable I had looked on the way home.Jillian's message was still at the top of my chat.[Don't wait for me at 7:00 pm tonight. We have a project review after the meeting.]I stared at the message and suddenly found it ridiculous.Even the half hour she had set aside for me could be canceled at the last minute. I turned my phone f

Chapter 5

Jillian returned to our home at 4:20 am.She stood in the entryway for a while before she realized something was wrong.The light-colored slippers on the shoe cabinet were gone, and no more water with honey I usually left out for her.Jillian walked into the bedroom and found half the closet empty. My usual pajamas were gone, and all my toiletries had been cleared off the bathroom counter.She frowned and called me.The first and second calls wouldn't go through at all.By the seventh attempt, Jillian finally realized I had blocked her.She stared at her screen and let out a quiet laugh. She must have thought it was ridiculous.We had been married for three years, and I had rarely ever raised my voice at her. How could I have possibly blocked her?Jillian walked into the study without giving it much thought.Then she saw my wedding ring, test results, and medical records on the keyboard. There was also the surgery consent form with its corners crumpled from where I had grippe

Chapter 6

Jillian went to the hospital.The nurse checked the records from that night and looked up. "Are you Steven Yale's family?"Jillian's lips pressed into a thin line. "I'm his wife."The nurse's expression grew serious. "Mr. Steven was in so much pain he could barely stand, and he kept holding his phone. We thought he was waiting for someone."Jillian tightened her grip on the medical records. She wanted to say she hadn't known, but the call history said otherwise. The system notification was still on the screen.[Calls from Steven were silenced.]Jillian stared at the words, and her eyes began to sting with tears.It wasn't that she hadn't seen the calls.She just thought I could still wait.After receiving a text message from the law firm, she left the hospital and headed straight there.The receptionist handed her a document. "Mr. Yale said to give you this if you came by, Ms. Holt."It was a divorce agreement.I hadn't asked for anything. I had carefully calculated the div

Chapter 7

When Jillian and I met again, it was at the law firm.Callum came with me. "Speak up if you feel unwell. Don't push yourself. You have someone looking out for you now."I nodded.Jillian was five minutes late, which was unlike her.She used to schedule time with me down to the minute. She had never been late for something as important as signing papers.When she showed up, dark circles showed beneath her eyes. I didn't feel sorry for her at all.The lawyer, Rick Sawyer, slid the documents across the table. "Ms. Holt, Mr. Yale's wishes are clear. There are no child custody issues, and the division of property is straightforward. If you agree, the process should be quick."Jillian's face darkened at once."I don't agree," she said quietly.I wasn't surprised.Jillian never let anyone make decisions without her approval, not even when it came to meeting proposals. How could she possibly accept me ending our marriage without her consent?Rick frowned. "Ms. Holt, ending this ma

Chapter 8

That evening, Jillian sat at the dining table and waited for me for the first time.At 7:00 pm, her phone didn't ring.When 7:10 pm came, there was still no message.By 7:30 pm, half an hour had passed.The half hour she had once grudgingly given me passed without a word from me. She stared at her phone, then finally sent me a message.[Steven, I'm waiting for you.]The message didn't go through.Jillian stared at it for a long time, then silently began to cry.She got up and went to the study. My wedding ring, the medical records, test results, and surgery consent form were still on the keyboard.She had been too afraid to look at them closely the day before. The papers had felt almost impossibly light.Now, as she read through them again, she noticed the last note in my medical records.It read, "The patient is experiencing significant emotional distress. A family member should accompany him."But that night, she had been out drinking with someone else.Jillian stopped t

Chapter 9

Callum came with me to the hospital for my follow-up appointment.After reviewing my test results, the doctor told me to stay warm, avoid overexerting myself, and keep my emotions under control.Callum nodded as he handed me my jacket. "You hear that? If you're in pain again, call me first. I don't care what time it is. It's not like I'm running some big corporation."He made me laugh. "Got it."As we left the examination room, a nurse called from the doorway, "Mr. Yale, come get your prescription."Callum answered at once. "Coming!"He took the prescription and turned around. Only then did he notice Jillian standing at the far end of the hall.She was holding a bag of medicine. I had no idea how long she had been listening. She looked deathly pale.The nurse saw her standing in the way and asked, "Are you family, too?"Jillian's breath caught. "I'm Steven's wife."I looked up at her and said calmly, "She's no longer family."The nurse glanced awkwardly at us and said nothin

Chapter 10

Jillian finally answered hoarsely, "I am."The official stamp came down with a faint thud, but I heard it.Our marriage was truly over.I received the finalized divorce papers at 10:26 am.I put the document in my bag.Jillian watched me. "Steven."I looked at her.She took a ring out of her coat pocket.It was my ring. The band had been polished until it gleamed.Her voice was very hoarse. "Can I keep this?"I glanced at it. When we first got married, I put that ring on and spent a long time looking at it.I had said, "It fits pretty well."She took a look at my hand and smiled. "If you like it, keep wearing it."After that, I wore it to work and while driving. I also wore it every time I typed out what I wanted to say to her, only to delete it again.I looked at her, then said, "Do whatever you want."Jillian's hand trembled a little.She finally understood that the worst part wasn't fighting. It was when I no longer cared.Callum's car was parked by the curb. He r

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