Chapter 2
Those words shattered Laura’s defenses completely.
It’s always been you.
She mulled over the phrase, replaying it over and over in her mind, almost torturing herself
ith it.
She didn’t know how far she walked before she finally leaned weakly against the corridor railing, her gaze hollow and numb. Leo’s heart was occupied by Melody, leaving no room for her. What did it matter that she held the title of his wife?
No matter how hard you try, he will never love you. Haven’t you had enough of those
painful ten years from your previous life?
A bitter smile crossed Laura’s face as a decision took root in her heart. Perhaps it was best to let go–to free both of them and give him and Melody their chance.
At that moment, her phone rang. It was Leo.
Her hand trembled, and she hung up immediately.
A text message soon followed.
Where did you go?
Looking around, Laura realized she had unconsciously wandered almost to the restaurant’s entrance. She ignored the message, pretending not to see it. She didn’t want to face him
right now.
On the other side, Leo frowned at the unanswered message.
Late that night, the sound of the door opening echoed through the apartment. Laura, sitting on the couch, turned her head to see Leo entering, tugging off his tie. Their eyes met, and the atmosphere turned tense.
Leo’s expression was unreadable as he asked casually, “Why aren’t you asleep?”
Laura looked away, her emotions already under control. She replied as if nothing had happened, “Couldn’t sleep, just watching some TV.”
Leo moved to sit across from her, hesitated, then said, “I ran into Melody at the restaurant today. I didn’t expect her to be back.”
Was that… an explanation?
Surprised, Laura looked up, a faint trace of hope and uncertainty in her eyes.
But then Leo added, “There’s nothing between us anymore. Don’t go bothering her.” His tone carried a clear warning.
Laura froze, feeling an indescribable sting after the absurdity of it all. Her eyes reddened, and she asked, barely controlling her voice, “If… if she’d returned three months ago, would you have still married me?”
Leo glanced at her, only saying, “We’re already married.”
Married. Such a close yet distant term.
They had been married for ten years in her past life, only to realize at the end how distant they truly were. Even up to their divorce, she never asked the question that lingered in her heart–Leo, did you ever feel anything for me, even a little?
Watching Leo’s retreating figure, Laura felt an inexplicable weariness.
That night, her sleep was restless.
In one moment, she saw the decisive silhouette of Leo during their last divorce.
In another, she saw her parents pulling Melody into the spotlight, branding her as a mistress, while Leo’s eyes darkened with helplessness.
When she awoke, Leo was already gone.
Laura gathered herself, put on makeup, and prepared for work.
Reed Corporation, Secretarial Department.
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Laura was handing over her duties to Peter when her colleague and friend Emilia stared in
shock.
“What’s going on? Are you leaving? Why are you transferring your work? You’ve worked here for five years and were about to get promoted. Why are you leaving now?”
Laura gave a helpless smile and replied with the excuse she had prepared, “I’m not leaving. I’m just transferring because… I’m pregnant.”
regnant! When did you even get married, and who did you marry?!” Emilia’s eyes nearly popped out of her head at this bombshell.
“…Three months ago.” Laura only answered the first question.
In her last life, they had been secretly married for ten years. Even at the time of divorce, hardly anyone in the company knew. For Leo, work and personal life were strictly separate.
Emilia was stunned. “That’s way too fast! You never mentioned it before. Do you two even love each other? Marriage without love is like a house of cards; it’ll collapse at the slightest gust of wind.”
Laura could only respond, “I’m pregnant.”
“So what if you’re pregnant? You can still get rid of it, right? Who says you have to keep it? Marriage is a lifelong commitment. If you stay with someone you don’t love, it’ll only lead to resentment or divorce. What difference does it make?”
Laura froze, a sour feeling welling up in her chest. Emilia’s words struck a deep chord.
Wasn’t that exactly how it had ended in her previous life?
Just then, Peter called. “Laura, could you come to HR? The new assistant is here for an interview, and they need you to oversee it.”
“Okay.”
Laura hung up and went to the interview room.
The door opened, and as she looked up, a familiar figure in a white dress entered her view.
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Melody smiled warmly, “Hello, interviewers.”
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
