Chapter 2
George
e was brought home by Henry]
He was completely drunk when he returned.
“Isabella. I’m leaving him with you. I’m… I’m going now!”
He didn’t dare say anything else and darted away quickly.
See? If I don’t appear strong, they might think I am weak. Before, I had always held back out of respect for George, respect for his shitty f
“Water, water.”
George leaned on my shoulder, continuously crying out for thirst.
I supported him to the bathroom, turned on the shower and let the water flow into his mouth.||
He gulped it down happily
Then he slid down the wall to sit on the floor and fell asleep.]
I went back to the bedroom to sleep.]]
When I woke up early the next morning. I heard George’s angry roar.
“Isabella!! How can you just left me sleeping in the bathroom! ACHOO!”
“Where’s breakfast? Where’s the coffee? Why isn’t there anything to eat?
The doorbell rang.
My takeout had arrived
I walked past the irritable George and collected my takeout.]
“Don’t bother looking. I ordered breakfast for one. If you want to eat, order your own
He stared at me, chest heaving violently. Then knocked my takeout to the Door.
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“You’ve been acting crazy since last night! Don’t want to have a good life anymore, is that it?”
“That’s right
He froze, seeing my calm demeanor, a flash of panic crossed his face
But it vanished instantly
“Are you rebelling against me?”
“We’re husband and wife, not boss and employee. There’s no rebellion here, just a broken marriage.”
I placed the printed divorce agreement in front of him
“Signin.“]]
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He laughed coldly. “Seven years. Every penny in this house was earned by me. Besides cooking and doing laundry, what have you contributed? You have the nerve to bring up divorce? Have you no shame?“||
“Your friend Vera graduated from Princeton. She has money, looks, and a career. Her husband wasn’t good enough for her, so she can replace him anytime. What would you have without me? You think you can follow her example? In your dreams“]]
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“Last night everyone was just joking with you. Was it necessary to blow things out of proportion and demand a divorce? Have I mistreated you all these years? People your age are still slaving away in companies and renting shabby apartments. You’re living as a rich housewife in a mansion, driving luxury cars. I don’t understand what you’re not satisfied with
“A man with my qualifications is highly sought after. Do you know how many temptations I face outside? Yet I’ve never done anything to betray you! Isabella, have you been comfortable for too long that you’re now looking for suffering?”
I couldn’t remember when George had started talking less and less with me.]
At least I couldn’t recall the last time he had said so much to me at once:]
I remained calm and said. “Don’t get so defensive. Just sign and we’ll go to the court. They’re open now. I’ll head there first, you follow quickly.“[]
In an argument, whoever talks more loses
At least that’s how it was between George and me
In the past, I always talked the most, constantly examining myself appeasing him, apologizing to him.
After apologizing. I would cook for him.]]
Then prepare his bath water.
Throw clothes in the washing machine.
Hand–wash his underwear and socks
George realized that after saying so much, all he got was my indifferent response.
He became even more agitated, “Fine, as you wish! Don’t you dare regret this, Isabella! After the divorce, I’ll be a quality single man, and you’ll be a divorced old woman! Let’s see who gets remarried first[
