Book 2 12 Years Married, My Husban…
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Book 2 12 Years Married, My
Husband Grew Tired of Me
Archer and I met in our youth and experienced countless ups and downs together.
I stood by him as he built himself up from
nothing to achieve greatness.
I believed that our bond would last a lifetime.
So many years of affection were invested in this relationship.
Yet I forgot that people can change.
Since I gave birth to Paige, my health has
deteriorated.
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Moreover, Paige needs my presence.
Thus, under Archer’s persuasion, I gradually withdrew from the company, shifting my focus back to the family.
I became a full–time homemaker.
I can’t recall when Ruby appeared by Archer’s side.
But as Ruby’s name was mentioned more frequently by Archer,
I knew that Archer had changed.
I had quarrels, I had disputes.
Archer’s gaze towards me grew increasingly contemptuous.
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“Gwen, you’re just like a shrew now!”
“Think about it yourself.”
“I’ll be working late at the office today, so won’t be coming home for dinner. Don’t wait up.”
In his words,
He and Ruby’s relationship was nothing more than a typical superior–subordinate dynamic.
He resolutely omitted any mention of their boundary–crossing behaviors.
Countless arguments had arisen because of Ruby.
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This time, the argument ended with Archer receiving a call and storming out.
With a loud “bang,” the door slammed shut.
Immediately, a somewhat tender voice from Archer emerged from outside the door,
In stark contrast to the argument we had just had.
If I’m not mistaken, the person on the other end of the phone was Ruby.
After all, Archer’s tender tone is now reserved solely for her.
I am so exhausted.
I no longer wish to argue with him.
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Because I am dying.
Yesterday, I received the hospital’s diagnosis.
Liver cancer.
It seems to be at an advanced stage.
I can’t quite recall the details.
The doctor advised immediate hospitalization, suggesting that it might extend my life by a few more months.
I neither agreed nor refused.
I only felt a blankness in my mind.
I am only twenty–seven.
حياء
Book 2 12 Years Married, My Husban…
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The doctor sighed at my reaction.
He suggested I discuss it thoroughly with my family, as it was not a trivial matter.
Family?
Holding that thin diagnosis letter, I stood at the
hospital’s entrance,
I wanted to call Archer.
The phone screen displayed the call interface with Archer.
The ringtone persisted for a long time.
So long that I thought he wouldn’t answer.
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Yet, he did.
“Archer, I…”
“Gwen, I have some work at the office tonight and won’t be home for dinner. You and Paige should go to bed early, don’t wait for me.”
Before I could say anything, Archer hung up.
I could still faintly hear the familiar female voice on the other end.
“Who’s that?”
It was Ruby.
Following that was Ruby’s late–night social media update.
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“When you’re here, it’s good to have you around~”
Accompanied by a bowl of porridge.
And a partially visible hand in the upper left corner of the screen.
The mole on the little finger was all too familiar.
From Archer, whom I knew so well.
Even the mark left by a ring on the ring finger.
It was somewhat ironic.
Can removing our wedding rings absolve him of guilt?
I don’t know.
حلم
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But I casually liked Ruby’s post.
I suppose this is what she wanted to see.
I never intended to argue with Archer.
Looking at that face, both familiar and foreign, made me nauseous.
I truly felt like vomiting.
And I did indeed vomit, running to the bathroom to heave at the sight of Archer’s lies.
Eventually, it was blood that I expelled.
Archer followed me into the bathroom.
I turned on the faucet to wash away the
فيلم
Book 2 12 Years Married, My Husban…
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evidence.
“Are you alright?”
His words carried a hint of concern.
“Do you want to go to the hospital?”
Though I was physically weak, my words remained harsh.
“Instead of worrying about me, you might as well pay more attention to your little secretary.”
