Chapter 5

I didn't respond. She continued, "I really don't know. You're so good to me."

"Where are you? I'll come find you."

"Don't bother. I'll let you two be together." My tone was cold.

"Who are you talking about?" She still pretended not to know.

"Serenity, do you remember our wedding vows?"

"Love, honesty, never deceive. I've kept them all. Have you?"

"Do you know what it means to donate 800ml of blood in a month? The doctor has repeatedly advised against me donating like this. He said by the time I'm 50, I might look older than most 70-year-olds. But I don't care. As long as you're healthy and safe, I'm willing to sacrifice 20 years of my life."

"I would trade my life for your health and longevity."

"You said your career was doing well enough, that I didn't need to strive. But in all these years, I've never spent your money. Though I don't earn much, I make a few hundred thousand a year. I've spent most of it on gifts for you. But this past year, what have you bought for me?"