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I sponsored a female student from a low-income family through her MBA, never imagining she would become my husband Connor's assistant.
Under the spotlight, my husband and she danced intimately, kissing in front of everyone.
During our eight years of marriage, I had sold my design patents to help him launch his business and given up my career to become a full-time homemaker.
Our son was seriously ill in the hospital, yet he hung up on me without a second thought.
A few days later, I delivered the ring made from a soda can pull-tab to the birthday party he was throwing for his assistant.
“Let's get a divorce.”

The Pull-Tab Ring, The Cost of Forgetting

Connor shoved Lidia aside and bent down, rummaging through the trash can.


Lidia froze, her voice trembling with grievance, "It's just a stupid ring, isn't it? Do you have to be so harsh with me?"


In the past, no matter what she did, Connor had always indulged her, so she couldn't accept this now.


"Back when I was drowning in debt, she was the one who stood by me through it all."


Connor turned the trash can upside down, finally finding the ring. He then tucked it carefully into his inner pocket as if it were a priceless treasure.


This scene made Lidia's expression turn even more unpleasant.


"Didn't you say you couldn't stand Stella? That you didn't even want to sleep in the same bed with her? Why do you care so much about this ring, then?"


"You told me I was wonderful, that you liked me so much."


Chapter 6