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During the fifth year of my union with Silas, information surfaced about a young woman he had been secretly meeting at a hotel. This revelation became widely known. To shield her from being branded as a mistress, Silas approached me with divorce documents, explaining, "Professor Simon assisted me in the past. On his deathbed, he requested that I look after Jane. Given recent events, I can't disregard this responsibility." Throughout the years, Jane had consistently been Silas's primary concern. In my former existence, upon hearing these words, I collapsed emotionally and threw an enormous tantrum, refusing to end our marriage.

Roses, Lies, and a Debt of Gratitude

Silas raised his eyes to meet mine and inclined his head in confirmation.


He passed me the writing instrument, and I put my signature on the separation documents without a flicker of emotion crossing my face.


"Wouldn't you prefer to examine the terms?" Silas inquired with furrowed brows.


I offered a faint grin. "It's not necessary."


He was essentially departing with nothing, relinquishing all possessions to me, all for Jane's sake, to settle an old debt.


"We'll complete the divorce proceedings tomorrow," he stated.


Silas's grip on the divorce papers quivered slightly. He gazed at me with a perplexed look, but ultimately remained silent.


As they were departing, Jane glanced back with a sneer, her thin lips wordlessly forming the phrase: "You're the loser."


I lost years of my life, so now I'm determined not to lose anything more.


Shortly after, my mobile device illuminated with a message from Silas.


[I apologize for the distress I caused you today, Thea.]


[Once this situation settles, I'll provide you with an extravagant wedding ceremony when we reunite in marriage.]


[I can't idly watch Jane's mental health deteriorate. You can comprehend my position, can't you?]


Perusing these words, I couldn't suppress a laugh, though tears gathered at the corners of my eyes.


It mirrored the events of my previous existence.


Silas, in his efforts to compel me to divorce, sought counsel from a friend while inebriated.


However, he overlooked that his confidant was also acquainted with me.


Jack attempted to dissuade Silas from sacrificing his marriage for Jane's sake.


Concurrently, he mediated with me, urging me to try to understand Silas, explaining that Silas was a man who held loyalty in high regard.


If it weren't for Jane's father recognizing Silas's potential, investing in him, and facilitating his business ventures, Silas wouldn't have achieved his current status.


"Silas has numerous ways to resolve this situation. Why must divorce be the solution?"


He had posed this question to Silas, whose response at the time was:


"Someone must endure pain. I can only disappoint Thea. She loves me, she'll understand."


Because of my love for him, he chose to sacrifice me.


Fortunately, I've been granted another opportunity now.


Chapter 2