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Melody has an eating disorder and can only consume food I prepare.
To ensure she has hot meals on time, I quit my job to cook for her.
Later, I accidentally overheard her conversation with a friend.
"Melody, why did you lie to Ethan about having an eating disorder?"
I heard her chuckle softly and say, "How else would he be willing to quit his job?"
"At the time, he was an obstacle to my junior's career. I'd do anything as long as my junior could achieve his goals."
It turns out that what I thought was a mutual commitment was, from beginning to end, just my one-sided love.
Well then, I'll let go and wish you both the best.

A Gentle Misplacement

I went into the room and pulled out my pre-packed suitcase, leaving without looking back.


Behind me, I heard Melody's incredulous cursing and the sound of dishes shattering.


"You've got some nerve! Don't come crawling back to me later!"


"I'd like to see how long you can survive out there, you jobless kept man!"


I never thought this was how she saw me.


After all these years of dedication, in her eyes, I was just a kept man.


Even though I had already made up my mind to give up, her words still stung my heart.


I quickened my pace, leaving this humiliating place behind.


A few days later, a friend sent me the divorce papers.


Since I hadn't taken the house keys when I left, I planned to bring the agreement to Melody's office for her to sign.


As soon as I entered the lobby, someone blocked my way.


With Melody not around, he completely dropped his facade.


Chapter 6