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Nolan planned sixty-six romantic getaways to propose to me, all in the name of love.
On the sixty-seventh attempt, I was finally moved by his dedication.
On our first day of marriage, I prepared sixty-six "Get Out of Jail Free" cards.
We agreed that whenever he upset me, he could use one of these cards for a free pass to forgiveness.
For six years of marriage, every time he angered me because of his childhood sweetheart, I'd let him redeem one "Get Out of Jail Free" card.
By the time we reached the 64th card, Nolan began to sense something was off with me.
I stopped reminding him to be mindful of boundaries, and I no longer needed him.
I only held him back to ask when he was about to abandon me again for his childhood sweetheart.
"If you're going to see her, can I use a 'Get Out of Jail Free' card to offset it?"
Nolan's steps faltered for a moment as he looked at me helplessly.
"Use it if you want. There are plenty left anyway."
I nodded gently, watching his silhouette disappear.
He still thought his "get out of jail free" cards were endless and inexhaustible.
But little did he know, there were only two "get out of jail free" cards left.

Sixty-six forgiveness cards

I didn't want to answer or reply, so I turned on silent mode and let it flash away in the corner.


And just like that, our relationship was completely over.


At Felicity's place, Nolan panicked after seeing that message.


He began frantically calling and texting me.


"What are you talking about? Weren't there over sixty get out of jail free cards? Can you stop throwing a tantrum!"


"Is it because I didn't stay with you? Wait till I get back, we'll talk about this."


"Why aren't you answering the phone! Jolene, even if you're angry, you can't act like this."


"Pick up the phone! I'm telling you again!"


He couldn't believe I was really staying silent, sending message after message.


After calling who knows how many times and sending countless texts, Nolan's heart started to race.


"How did this happen? We agreed not to get angry, so why won't she answer the phone?"


Chapter 5