ManyWriters

In the third year of my marriage to Grey, his pure love was diagnosed with a terminal illness.
To fulfill her dying wish,
Grey came to me with divorce papers, saying:
"Elowen is my lifesaver. Her only wish is to leave this world as my wife. I can't refuse her."
In my previous life, when I heard these words, I broke down and made a scene, refusing to divorce, explaining that I was the one who saved his life.
But because of pure love's single sentence: "If Insomnia wants to take my place, then she should take on the responsibility too."
He actively plotted for me to take the fall for Elowen's medical accident, and in the end, I was stabbed to death by the patient's family.
My soul lingered, and I saw Elowen miraculously recover, spending a lifetime with Grey, happy and content.
Opening my eyes again.
I signed the divorce papers without hesitation.

The Sacrificial Marriage

Though we've only been apart for a week,


To me it feels like two lifetimes have passed between us.


Seeing you again is like meeting a stranger from another era.


This Grey before me is one I've never seen before,


With a wrinkled suit, dark circles under his eyes, and stubble covering his chin.


Yet his eyes shine with an unusual brightness.


"Insomnia, I've come to take you home."


But I instinctively pull away, not even having a chance to speak,


When Dashiell steps forward, pushing him back and standing in front of me protectively.


I gently press Dashiell's hand, signaling him to stay calm,


"I'm exhausted from trying on wedding dresses. I can barely walk. Why don't you drive over to pick me up?"


I tug on Dashiell's arm, pouting like I used to when I was little,


Dashiell affectionately taps my nose, relenting:


"Alright, call me if anything happens."


Not wanting to cause a scene as strangers,


Chapter 8