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Valentine's Day, my wife gave me a custom-made Rolex and a brand new RTX 4080.
I thought she had changed, but the courier said they were delivered to the wrong person! He turned and handed me a men's apron that was snagged for a penny in a flash sale.
"You got your brother-in-law a cheap apron you scored for a penny, aren't you worried he'll be upset?"
"His job is to be a house husband, cooking and cleaning for me every day. Why should he put so much effort into it?"
"Then aren't you afraid Dashiell will be angry that you got him such an expensive gift?"
"He's so obedient, he won't get mad."
I stood there stunned, unable to believe that after I waited on wife's family hand and foot, paid for her siblings' education, and cared for her elderly mother, this is how she treated me!
Dashiell appeared before me wearing the Rolex that my wife had spent a fortune to custom order.
"Brother-in-law, isn't this Rolex nice?"
I didn't even lift my eyes, just turned and walked away.
After leaving the divorce papers, darling was completely panicked.

Wife Gifts Rolex to Lover, I Turn and Walk Away

Dashiell shrugged his shoulders and gave her a contemptuous glance, then broke free from her hands. "Enough. With your penniless, deadbeat appearance and kids in tow, only your ex-husband would be willing to stick with you. Stop clinging to me. Let's end this here. I've sent you the engagement party invitation. Come if you want, don't if you don't. I'm not forcing you."


Dashiell spoke casually, as if their relationship had been nothing more than a joke. I couldn't help but sigh, thinking that indeed, those who betray others' sincere feelings never come to a good end.


I left Faye's passport at the security desk, not wanting to see the conclusion of this argument, and turned to leave.


Unexpectedly, shortly after I got home, I received a message from Faye.


"Mr. Winters, I'm sorry. I deeply regret not cherishing you properly. I won't contact Dashiell anymore. Could you please meet me? I miss you so much."


Chapter 9