On the Edge of Love
My husband, Jack, went home to visit his
family, and I found out he forgot to bring the
special products he specifically bought.
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I frantically
getting out of a
I after him, only to see him
Dear, wearing a suit.
The person greeting him was his childhood sweetheart, Lily.
They held hands and smiled at each other, like
a sweet newlywed couple.
Only when they saw me did Jack hurriedly pull away from Lily.
“Her mother is seriously ill, and her only wish is to see her get married. I’m just helping out,” he explained.
I smiled faintly, steered him back to Lily’s side,
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“When’s the baby coming? I want to give a
gift!”
With my participation, more and more onlookers
gathered.
Lily ushered the guests into the house, then
came to me.
“Nora, don’t be mad, Jack and I were just
putting on a show.”
“If you really don’t want it, I can explain it to
everyone.”
I nodded, gesturing for her to explain to
everyone.
But Lily froze in place.
Jack pulled her behind him, glaring at me.
“It was just a favor, Nora. Do you have any
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I chuckled, “Congratulations to the happy
couple. Wishing you a bundle of joy soon.”
Jack’s face turned livid, he dragged me to a
corner.
“Nora, what’s the meaning of this?”
I remained silent.
Yesterday was my birthday. I’d planned a
romantic getaway with him.
But he frantically told me his mother–in–law
was ill and he had to go home.
I tried to take time off to go with him, but he
refused, saying “I don’t want to affect your
work.”
And the result? His “mom” was Lily’s mother.
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While I worried about him day and night, he was
having a loving wedding with his childhood
sweetheart.
Looking at the perfectly–fitting wedding dress
on Lily, I realized that this wedding must have
been planned long ago.
Bitterness spread through my heart.
He thought I was just throwing a tantrum. “I told you it was just helping Lily, don’t be so petty.”
I shook my head. “You’re overthinking it.”
“After the wedding, the three of us will go to the courthouse; we’ll get our divorce, and you guys can get your marriage license. It’ll save time and effort.”
At the mention of “divorce,” Jack was stunned.
Just then, Lily walked out, supporting a middle-
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But Lily’s voice rang out again, “It’s almost
time, let’s go in. Our friends and family are waiting.”
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Immediately, firecrackers went off―“bang bang
bang!”
Jack didn’t come after me.
So no matter when, his choice would never be
- me.
