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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

Ultimately, my father's rage was so intense that it triggered a cardiac event, landing him in intensive care with several critical alerts issued.


My mother's hair blanched overnight due to the stress.


When my father regained consciousness, he remained silent, but I could sense his disappointment in me.


As my mother was departing, she made one last attempt to reason with me: "Your father has always respected your choices throughout your life."


"But Silas is not a trustworthy individual."


At that moment, I was too stubborn to heed any advice, determined to make my own mistakes.


It wasn't until it cost me everything that I finally understood.


To Silas, I was never truly significant.


"Are they doing alright?" I inquired of Kieran.


Kieran confirmed: "The business is thriving, and Mr. and Mrs. Chu are in good health."


I offered a faint smile, meeting his steady gaze: "I appreciate it, Kieran."


Thank you for fulfilling my familial obligations in my stead.


Chapter 8