Waiting for a Love That Never Comes
Thirteen PenniesPlot TwistsMelodramaticBiasHypocrisyRegretWinning Back the Wife
My husband’s newly hired secretary had a terrible temper. Just because he casually picked a bite of food for me at the dinner table, she flew into a fit of rage and smashed every plate and bowl in the house.
Then, she threatened to fake her death and deregister herself, saying she would disappear from my husband’s world forever.
The moment he heard that, my husband panicked. He immediately abandoned me even though I was about to go into lung cancer surgery, and sped off on the highway, reenacting some over-the-top CEO drama of chase and pursuit.
At three in the afternoon, the surgery was scheduled to begin. My husband called. His tone was apologetic.
“As a boss, I have a responsibility to ensure the safety of my employees.
“Once I find her and make sure she’s safe, I’ll definitely come to the hospital and accompany you for your surgery. I’ll even make it up to you with a wedding trip!”
However, I no longer wanted to wait for him.
“Julian, let’s get divorced.”