Chapter 64

Oscar looked at me with a complex expression, then nodded slowly. “Thanks, Irene.”

I guessed he was starting to get it now. Like why took the muddy road when life had offered you a shortcut?

“Trene, gotta head out.” After a while, Oscar got up with the kitten to say goodbye, “Later”

“Okay, I’ll drive you” I stood up too.

Oscar shook his head, “No need, I’ll just grab a cab. It’s too cold outside and the roads are slippery. Not safe to drive, you should stay inside.”

I didn’t argue, watched Oscar leave, then hugged Boomer and showered him with kisses before taking him upstairs to play the piano.

Boomer was way more behaved than Neil. He never complained when I play.

As the snow outside got heavier, I played a few tunes then took Boomer to the window to watch the snow. It was getting dark and the lights in the estate were on, casting a cold hue on the snow.

Suddenly, a servant ran downstairs to open the front door. Neil’s car pulled up. He got out, slammed the door shut in annoyance, and headed inside.

I was startled, Neil’s words echoing in my head, “You’ll see.”

did h

and fight with me. I wanted to tell him about all the things I’ve

voice from downstairs. I looked down

intercept mé. He was tall and fast, caught up to

are you back?” I tried to play it

interrupt something?” Neil was clearly not in a good mood, his icy

arguing, I lowered

on the edge of the bed, then rubbed my hand that he held too tightly, looking up

of me, finally stopped and

Nothing happened between Oscar and me, we’re just friends.

met me, you should’ve known I’ve never lacked women. Didn’t you consider this when you

just bend over backwards to please you, is that it?” I scoffed, stood up and stared back at him, “I’ve told you, I’m not playing that game

took out several documents, showed them to Neil, and calmly said, “There are three divorce agreements here. One, I leave with nothing.

prepared three

instead, he got even angrier. He tore up the agreements, threw them in the trash, took off his coat and threw it on the bed, then went to the

this a long time ago,” I said lightly, watching his back, “I’ve brought up divorce several times now. If you agree, we could be

one cigarette after another. His

Barbara found an average guy, Alicia threw herself into her work. They all

faithful to me.

years, why can’t I

my mom’s birthday. You’re coming with me,” Neil said, changing

because he loved me, but because he’d weighed the pros and cons and decided Bonnie can’t replace the benefits our marriage brought

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