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For three years of marriage, it was the first time Clifford had called me by my name with such softness.
But it sent chills down my spine.
The next moment, I replied coolly, “We‘ ve said everything that needs to be said. There’s nothing left for us to discuss. The spot where you stomped on my leg still hurts. When you find the time, go ahead and file for the divorce; I don’t want anything from you.”
For my father’s sake, I had confined both myself and my sister within the Cain
Family for three long years.
Now all I wanted was my freedom.
After I spoke, I attempted to walk past him. up the stairs, but he suddenly yanked my hand, spinning me around to face him.
I could see a hint of unwillingness in his
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eyes.
“Wanda, you know how my family operates; divorce isn’t as simple as you think.”
I stared at the face I had once longed for in my dreams, but at that moment, I felt not
trace of emotion.
“Is that so? Well, I can always take it to
court.”
“Mrs. Cain is well aware of my family s situation; I doubt she would make it difficult for me.”
After all, there are plenty of obedient tools. to choose from and now, as a disobedient daughter–in–law, I no longer met her expectations.
As I spoke, Clifford’s grip on my hand gradually loosened and the light in his eyes dimmed.
This time, he didn’t stop me from leaving.
As I ascended the stairs, a bitter smile
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tugged at my lips.
It turned out that his guilt was only temporary.
The moment I showed the slightest coldness, he was quick to turn and walk
away.
His unwavering affection would always belong to Tere.
Once home, I noticed the worry in my sister’s eyes and gently patted her head, encouraging her to get some sleep.
I curled up on the couch, applying for jobs until I felt dizzy.
Fortunately, I quickly received an interview notification.
The next morning, as I stepped out the door with my bag, I ran into a well–dressed figure at the entrance.
The frustration from last night had
vanished: Clifford wore a faint smile and
approached me, clutching a document
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folder.
He offered it to me like a prize, his eyes flickering with a hint of hope.
“Why don’t you just move in here? The property is under my name and this place is too old and too small,” he said, openly criticizing the home I bought with my own hard work, completely ignoring the scowl on my face.
Before I could respond, he continued,
“Dressing like that? Are you going to look for a job?”
“The Cain Family can support you; you don’t need to do this.”
I couldn’t help but laugh in disbelief, my anger boiling over. “Clifford, are you that bored? Who do you think you are?”
“I live here so I never have to see you again. Can’t you figure that out? Is your brain development a bit delayed?”
“I don’t need your support! I have hands
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and feet–I can work on my own! I was just pretending to fit into this role! I can make money without you!”
With that, I shoved his hand holding the document folder aside and took a couple of steps forward.
But Clifford swiftly stepped in front of me, his long legs blocking my path.
To my surprise, there was a flicker of humility and desperation in his eyes.
When he spoke, his voice sounded almost. unsteady.
“How could I possibly be idle managing such a large company? I had Adrian cover for me in a meeting today; I just took a moment to address this. I’m truly sorry about your uncle…”
His insincere apology made me want to
vomit.
Countless times in the past, I had waited for him to come home and he always
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claimed to be too busy.
But now that my father is gone and I’m asking for a divorce, he suddenly has time
to spare.
Thinking about how my father took his last breath in front of me, I dug my nails deep into my palm.
Through gritted teeth, I said, “If your apology could bring my father back, I’d accept it.”
“Otherwise, I want you to disappear from my life forever!”
“Clifford, I really don’t understand you. When we got married, you warned me coldly not to develop feelings for you and then you just got worse, treating Tere like your wife and giving her all the privileges. Now that I want a divorce, why are you coming to me?”
His complexion drained of color with each. question I fired at him.
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Just as he opened his mouth to respond,
his phone rang.
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