"Mom, don’t worry. Henry and I both had check-ups, and there’s nothing wrong. Perhaps he’s just too busy and often not at ho, so the baby is taking its ti." I would be lying if I said I wasn’t moved, but unfortunately, I don’t have the fortune to continue being her daughter-in-law.
"Your father and I often see those scandalous news pieces and have scolded him many tis. But you are his wife, you have to keep a close watch, understand?" my mother-in-law reminded .
Though I knew in my heart that I couldn’t keep an eye on Henry, and soon he would fall for another woman, seeing my mother-in-law’s sincere gaze, I nodded, "Alright, Mom."
After chatting for a while, I joined my in-laws for breakfast and learned that Henry had left early in the morning.
I didn’t give it much thought. My attitude towards Henry now is indifferent.
After breakfast, I drove out to the hospital to settle things with Ivan Underwood.
Ivan had just finished his rounds and returned to the office when I confronted him directly. With a forced smile, I asked, "Dr. Underwood, do you have a mont to chat?"
"No ti," Ivan replied bluntly, his fair, handso face devoid of any smile.
"Are you guilty and afraid to face ?" I sat down next to him and started to accuse him, "I asked you to persuade Henry to get a divorce, but instead you dissuaded my in-laws to Maplewood Gardens. Since when did Dr. Underwood beco so chivalrous, following the principle of tearing down ten temples rather than one marriage?"
Ivan glanced at and replied calmly, "Uncle and Aunt asked about your situation with Henry recently. I simply replied that you wanted a divorce."
Upon hearing this, I felt the urge to cause a scene right then and there!
Does he trade his emotional intelligence for looks? There are so many issues between Henry and , and he just had to choose "I want a divorce." What do my in-laws think of now?
Just as I was seething and holding my head, a nurse called Ivan away, leaving alone in the office. I spotted his thermal cup on the table and imdiately rummaged through my bag for a lipstick to throw in.
Might as well poison him, I cursed a few tis in my mind, feeling agitated as I left the hospital.
As an unemployed wanderer with nowhere to go, I road around before returning ho, just in ti for lunch. The aroma of food wafting from the kitchen was quite tempting.
Henry and his parents were sitting in the living room, chatting about sothing with a somber atmosphere. When they saw return, my mother-in-law smiled, "Zoe, you’re back."
I nodded and sat down beside my mother-in-law. She imdiately grabbed my hand and began to scold Henry, "Henry, your father and I have made it clear today; if you get involved in any rumors with those disreputable won again, don’t call yourself my son!"
"Dad, Mom, what is going on..." I looked at my in-laws in shock.
"Zoe, I know you’ve been wronged in this marriage. These years, Henry hasn’t shown any responsibility, indulging himself outside. Only you could tolerate him," my mother-in-law sighed. "Give him another chance, your father and I will keep an eye on him."
Is it because Ivan simply said I wanted a divorce that my in-laws are so worried?
In the past, I never realized how much they valued and liked . When Henry took Azure to the Preston Family, it was already a done deal; no amount of persuasion could change it.
Henry sat across from with a cold face, his gaze devoid of warmth. He must think all this is part of my elaborate plan.
Even when I took out the divorce agreent last night, he wouldn’t change his mind.
"Dad, Mom, please don’t worry. Most of Henry’s rumors are just for show in the business world. I believe in him," I said sensibly.
My father-in-law finally spoke, "Zoe, you’re an educated and sensible girl. Trusting Henry is good, but we’ve all seen how his attitude towards you over the years. Don’t be too good to him. Sotis n take advantage of that."
"Exactly, the more you are good to him, the more indifferent and unappreciative he becos. What’s unattainable and lost is always the best," my mother-in-law agreed with her husband’s viewpoint.
Hearing my in-laws impart their wisdom on how to manage a husband moved but also amused .
Only, Henry’s face had turned even darker.
"Dad, Mom, I understand." I nodded obediently.
Just then, Auntie Lawson ca over, "Madam, lunch is ready."
My mother-in-law glanced at Laura Lawson and praised, "Your dishes sll lovely."
I smiled aningfully, "Auntie Lawson is a great cook. I’ve gained two pounds because of it. Mom, you should try her cooking more often."
"I’ll be going back in a few days, so I might not have many more chances to try it. But you, you’re a bit too thin, could definitely use so more weight," my mother-in-law said to as she made her way toward the dining area.
I wanted to tell her that there would be plenty of chances in the future.
For the rare family al, Henry remained very cold. I chatted and joked with my in-laws, keeping the atmosphere sowhat harmonious.
Suddenly Henry’s phone chid with a notification. He checked it and then glanced at with a peculiar look.
I was a bit baffled but didn’t think much of it.
It wasn’t until after lunch when I went to rest, Henry ca to my room and showed a photo, "Was this your doing?"
"Zoe did it."
Ivan had sent Henry a photo with an accusation.
The lipstick was floating in the tea in his thermal cup, looking completely out of place.
I admitted, "Yes, why did he have to tattle to your parents?"
"Zoe, have you lost your mind recently?" Henry put away his phone, squinting as he scrutinized , "What exactly do you want to do?"
In the past, I had little interaction with his group of friends and couldn’t get along with them.
Now, I’m even tossing lipstick into Ivan’s thermal cup!
"I’m not out of my mind. I’ve just co to a realization," I explained calmly, "Henry, I’ve given you ten years of my youth and feelings. Since you will never like or respond to , I’ll just live my own life. Is there anything wrong with that? I don’t want to restrain myself like before."
"If liking for ten years was so repressive and forced, why didn’t you give up earlier?" Henry pressed on, a touch of chill in his refined, handso eyes.
"I’ll give up whenever I feel like it!" I said, sowhat agitated.
The atmosphere froze montarily as Henry stared at for a long ti as if I were a stranger.
We remained at an impasse for a while until Henry finally left, ending the standoff. I heaved a sigh of relief and slumped onto the bed, feeling a void within.
That afternoon, as soon as Henry left, I followed suit and headed for "Serendipity."
Every ti I visited, Azure was always there. But the day I arranged to et Ivan, Azure happened to be absent. It was quite odd.
"Miss Hathaway, is it black coffee as usual?" Azure, with her hair in a high ponytail while on duty, always had a fresh and neat look. She treated every custor warmly, with a sweet smile.
"No, do you have any sweeter coffee recomndations?" I asked with a gentle smile.
"Yes, both cappuccino and macchiato are great. They’ll give you a sweet feeling, almost like being in love," Azure cheerfully introduced.
I pondered for a mont and ordered a macchiato.
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