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Damien and I had been together for nine years, during which we divorced ten times.
The eleventh time, he was helping his mistress pick out an engagement ring.
"The young lady is pregnant, so we're putting on a show. Eight months from now, I'll remarry you."
"In the meantime, move out. I'll have meals delivered to you three times a day."
"Also, go get a postpartum care certification. Serenity is delicate and can't handle the hardships of childcare."
I held the divorce papers, nodding obediently.
As I was about to leave, I overheard his friend mocking him.
"Damien, you're something else. You've practically trained your sister-in-law to be a dog."
Damien boasted proudly, "That's nothing. Melody is such a cheap whore."
"Even if I don't remarry her, she'd still willingly help me raise the kid as my mistress."
I remained silent, quietly sending a message to the man on the other end of my phone.
"Got the divorce papers. When can we get married?"

Gentle Dissolution

"Stop fooling yourself, Damien. You know in your heart that we'll never reconcile. I've already married your older brother. You should call me sister-in-law now."


Two tears slowly rolled down his cheeks.


"How could you do this to me... Our nine-year relationship, and you make me watch you marry someone else. Do you have any idea how I feel?"


Isn't that exactly how I've lived these past nine years?


Watching Damien openly attend social events with Serenity.


Seeing my husband give all his tenderness and favor to another woman.


I've been heartbroken, I've suffered, I've even doubted myself.


To please Damien, I meticulously managed the household chores and prepared three meals a day.


I'd get down on my knees to scrub the floor by hand until it was spotless.


Every meal had to be different, never repeating dishes.


Chapter 10