A phan on the table caught my eye. It was the one he gave me when he first came to our home
In the picture, a young man in a white shin and jeans, carrying a black backpack, stood in the sunlight. Held m
Fl with a determined looks, From now on, I’ll be your guardian. I’ll do my best with the Ledis Group 1 prot you with my life.”
He just turned it then, but he carried the weight of responsibility like an adult
I somehow believed him like he was my last lifeline.
He didn’t break his promise. He was involved in every part of my growing up
He attended every parent teacher meeting, spoiled me with snacks after school, and took care of me when 1 was
He
gave me more love than most parents could. Back then, I told him he was the most important person in my life, and we’d be together forever.
On our wedding day, he smiled and parted my head, promising, “I’ll protect the wife 1 raised with my life. If Lever hurt you, may I die alone!”
I had also told him, “If you ever betray me, I’ll leave without a word, and you’ll lose me forever?
All those memories flashed through my mind. The beautiful life was shattered by the cruel reality,
As they said, yesterday’s glory was as dazzling as midsummer, but today’s hardships were as harsh and barren as late autumn. Life was a journey of unpredictable ups and downs.
“Leland, are you really ready to lose me?” I asked inwardly.
Just then, a message popped up on my phone.
It was from his mistress, Caitlyn Hoffman, “Today’s your anniversary, right? Well, I told him I liked the bracelet he got you, so he gave it to me. How sweet! But don’t worry. You can keep the ring”
I smiled faintly, pretending not to care. Then my husband Leland rushed over in the rain,
“Kay, look! I got you an anniversary gift!” He was as handsome as ever, his suit perfectly pressed, his hair immaculate, exuding authority.
He kissed my cheek, ruffled my hair, and handed me the gift box.
Hlooked up, swallowing the turmoil in my stomach “I wanted a bracelet. Mease don’t tell me you got me a ring
He froze, caught off guard.
I smirked, waiting for his explanation.
“How did you know?” he asked, clearly guilty, “Don’t be mad, Work kept me busy today. Someone outbid me for the bracelet you wanted. My bad. I’ll get it for my little princess another time.”
I just smiled, saying nothing. He was lying so effortlessly,
Had he grown used to it, or had he stopped loving me?
Yet he picked me up and sat me on his lap, treating me like a child. For our anniversary, let’s go pick cherries. You mentioned the cherries were ripe,”
1 nodded gently and went to change my clothes,
Chapter 3
Merga
Then Caitlyn sent another photo of herself eating cherries, claiming they were picked by the man she loved. She was very happy.
My mood soured instantly. I mustered the courage to pull out the divorce papers I had prepared and handed them to Leland, mixed with some work documents.
“Honey, these are client files that need your signature. Also, I’m thinking of taking a break after this to study design. Can you sign these for me?”
He pinched my nose affectionately, just like he used to. “Sure, I’ll sign anything for you.”
He glanced at the papers briefly before signing and handing them back.
“My princess, no more pouting now. Let’s head to the orchard.” His tone was as tender as ever, and I couldn’t detect any hint of deception.
Back in the bedroom, I quietly packed and locked away the divorce agreement. This would be my final gift to him before I left.
If he cared at all, even a glance would let him know what he had just signed.
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