Since I was young, I was skilled at using my kind-hearted childhood friend. I relied on him for errands and pocket money. He never complained, always spoiling me endlessly. Until the day we got engaged, and we both "awakened" at the same time. I was the cannon fodder in a novel, and he was the male lead, destined to fall in love and live happily ever after with the heroine. I was stunned and wanted to back out, but he gritted his teeth in anger, grabbed me, and dragged me straight to get married. "To hell with the novel and the script! All I know is I love you, and I'm going to grow old with you!" After marriage, he was meticulous in his care for me. We built our careers together, becoming a famous power couple in the business world. The events of the book faded into memory, and my love for him deepened. Three years later, the youngest daughter of a real estate tycoon came to interning at our company. That day, a fire broke out in the office. In the chaotic escape, the girl knocked over a shelf, sending it crashing straight towards my husband. Without thinking, I blocked the fatal blow for him, blood instantly gushing from my head. The girl, scared and disheveled, fell to the ground screaming, "Brother Alex, help!" My husband's face paled in horror. He ignored everything and sprinted towards her: "Elaine!" I was struck dumb, the color draining from my face. The heroine of the book was named "Elaine". 1 Alex's frantic shouts echoed in my ears, my heart feeling like it was being sliced into pieces. Blood streamed from my head, but I ignored the pain, my eyes following him. I saw him holding Elaine tightly, panic written all over his face. "Is your leg hurt? Elaine, don't be scared, just hold on, I'll take you to the hospital right now!" My wound wouldn't stop bleeding, my breathing grew heavy. Enduring the pain, I gasped weakly: "Husband... help, help me..." However, the man so close to me seemed not to see me at all. Anxiously, he picked up Elaine and rushed downstairs. "Someone's hurt, call an ambulance!" Only when his figure disappeared did I feel like I had fallen into an ice cave, pierced through the heart by an arrow. In the face of danger, my husband abandoned his wife, who had taken a fatal blow for him, and ran off with the person he cared about. People around me were fleeing in panic, no one paying attention to my situation. I was abandoned in a corner, helpless. The pain intensified, my eyelids grew heavier. I bit my lip until it bled, desperately telling myself: "Fiona, you can't sleep, you have to hold on..." I swallowed the metallic taste surging in my throat and screamed with all my might. "Help... help..." What felt like a heart-wrenching scream was actually incredibly faint. My vision blurred. Before I fainted, for some reason, I remembered our wedding day. Witnessed by friends and family, Alex knelt on one knee, devoutly proclaiming his love. He hugged me tightly, promising: "I don't believe in fate. I only know that you are the love of my life." The affection of the past was vivid in my mind, yet now he had abandoned me without hesitation for another woman. I didn't understand. Is this so-called "fate" truly irresistible? Driving him to fall in love with Elaine regardless of everything? Pain shot through my body. I couldn't tell if it was heartache or the wound. Darkness fell before my eyes, and I completely lost consciousness. When I regained consciousness, I found myself lying in a hospital bed. My best friend, Chloe's familiar voice rang in my ears. "Doctor, doctor, she's awake!" Then she looked at me with red eyes, "You stupid girl, how did you get hurt so badly? Do you know there's a huge hole in your head!" I was too weak to respond. At this moment, Assistant Lee rushed over with a young doctor. His eyes held the unique clear stupidity of a college student, a large intern badge hanging on his chest. Chloe exclaimed: "Why an intern? Where's Dr. Chen?" Assistant Lee looked embarrassed: "Mr. Miller had the director call all the chief physicians for a consultation on Miss Elaine. I looked for other chief physicians, but they were all unavailable." "What?" Chloe was dumbfounded: "Did you tell him Fiona is seriously injured and needs immediate treatment?" "I did." Assistant Lee said awkwardly: "Mr. Miller said... Miss Elaine fell and hurt herself. She's delicate and weak, he's afraid of lasting effects, so he wanted the experts to give her a thorough check-up." The assistant looked at me with increasing pity. I felt exposed and cold all over. Alex and I were a famous loving couple in our circle, partners working side by side. Everyone knew Alex treated me like his life. Once when I was kidnapped, he went alone to exchange himself for me. Even with blood streaming down his head, he shielded me without hesitation. No one could understand why the person who would give his life for me would now ignore me completely. Even worse, knowing I was seriously injured, he took away all the chief physicians. Only I knew why. Because Alex had fallen in love with Elaine, just like the plot in that book. The male lead prioritizes the heroine's needs above all else. My heart ached as if being torn apart. My breathing became rapid, heart rate fluctuating violently. "Not good, the patient is critical," the young doctor said anxiously. "We can't wait, we must operate immediately!" I was pushed into the operating room. Disinfectant washed over my wound, burning and stinging like fire. I couldn't help but groan. It hurt, it really hurt. The young doctor comforted me gently while stitching: "Hold on, it will be over soon, you'll be fine." The surgery lasted ten hours. Medical staff went in and out, critical condition notices issued one after another. And I had long lost consciousness. When I opened my eyes again, I was back in the ward. Chloe looked distressed: "You're finally awake, how do you feel?" My body ached, mouth dry. I instinctively wanted to ask if Alex had come to see me, but on second thought, I felt there was no need to humiliate myself. But Chloe understood my hesitation and said angrily: "That scumbag stayed by Elaine's bedside for a whole day and night, never once coming to see you. He's not human!" Chloe realized she misspoke and fell silent, then said: "The soundproofing in the VIP ward is very good. I think maybe Alex has bad hearing and didn't hear the assistant. I'll go ask him!" I spoke weakly: "No need. It doesn't matter if he comes or not." Chloe looked at me with heartache: "But you're hurt so badly. Your head was injured, full of blood. The doctor said if the surgery was any later, you might have become a vegetable..." I lowered my eyes, "Mm, lucky." The events of that day made me realize clearly that it was time for Alex and me to end. That shelf didn't just hit my head; it smashed my love-struck brain. I was bloodied, a mess. In the afternoon, I leaned back in bed, resting my eyes. Two young assistants were whispering. "I really envy Miss Elaine. The boss is so handsome and loves her so much!" "Yeah, Miss Elaine just got a small scratch, and all the good doctors in the hospital went to see her. Such a big fuss!" "More than that, this morning Miss Elaine wanted pastries from Sweet Tooth. Mr. Miller drove there without a word. You know how hard it is to buy from that shop." "Sigh, Fiona's life is bitter too. If she wasn't lucky, she would have died in that fire. Mr. Miller usually likes Fiona so much, but when something happens, he completely forgets his wife. Fiona is pitiful." The voices faded away. I smiled bitterly. I had been waiting for Alex to come see me, to hear him say he fell in love with someone else, to hear him ask for a divorce, or even an explanation. An explanation of when the person who swore eternal love had a change of heart, and how he got involved with Elaine. Unfortunately, I never expected that he wouldn't even remember me, running off to buy pastries for his "white moonlight." In that case, I'll be the one to let go. I called Assistant Lee: "Draft a detailed divorce agreement. Tell Alex I want a divorce." Assistant Lee looked surprised, "Okay." Not long after, I received a call from Alex's assistant. He greeted me respectfully, then conveyed Alex's message. "Fiona, Mr. Miller says Miss Elaine is the daughter of a major client. Entrusted by others, he naturally has to prioritize the company's interests. He hopes you won't throw a tantrum or mention divorce just because he saved someone." "Yesterday, Mr. Miller wanted to explain to you in person, but you weren't in the office, so he went to handle business." "Today he has to follow up on other cooperation matters, so company affairs will trouble you to helm. Mr. Miller said he will apologize to you personally when things settle down." Hanging up the phone, I laughed in anger. He didn't even know I was injured! Not only that, he didn't know I was critically injured, fighting for my life in the hospital. And on top of that, he thought I was playing the jealous wife card, threatening divorce. It was truly absurd, absurd to the point of speechlessness. But I couldn't suppress the heartache, tears falling like rain. This time, I was completely disheartened with Alex. The doctor said I must rest well, or there would be lasting effects impacting my life. I wanted to live a few more years! Fortunately, I had a piece of warm jade that was good for health. Before I could rejoice, Alex's assistant came again, this time eyeing the jade in my hand. "Fiona, it's hard for me too. Mr. Miller said to give Miss Elaine whatever she wants." "She's in poor health and wants that piece of jade to nourish her body..." Elaine was that important in Alex's heart. I almost lost half my life this time and urgently needed this warm jade to recover. And he, regardless of everything, wanted to snatch my things to give to Elaine to play with! With his wealth today, what couldn't he get? Why did he have to target my things? I darkened my face, tone unfriendly: "I need the warm jade for my health. If he wants it, let him come get it from me himself." Alex's assistant nodded and turned to leave. A moment later, Elaine pushed open my ward door and walked in. She wore a loose patient gown, radiating a delicate pitifulness. But her words were very rude, "Fiona, Alex sent me. Give me the item, I need it for my health." I looked at her, "Why should I give you my things?" "Because I am the one Alex holds dear." She looked at me mockingly: "I tried so hard to start that fire. Pity, your life is tough, even that didn't kill you!" My heart sank. That fire was her doing! "Aren't you afraid I'll call the police?" Elaine was fearless: "Do you have evidence?" "Let's put it this way, from the first moment I saw Brother Alex, I knew he was the one I've been waiting for!" "And he knows clearly that I am the heroine of his life, and he can't do without me!" "With his protection, I can naturally be safe and sound." I knew she was telling the truth and fell silent. Alex was deeply in love with her now, as if bewitched. For her, he could abandon colleagues who fought alongside him, travel thousands of miles just for her smile, and for her, give me up. She glanced at the wedding diamond ring on my hand disdainfully: "Brother Alex gave you that, right? Pity, the diamond is gone." "The wedding ring is broken, your relationship with Brother Alex is about to end too. I advise you to be sensible and leave Brother Alex proactively!" She glanced at me sideways, showing off her not-yet-showing belly. "Besides, I'm pregnant with Brother Alex's child." "You haven't gotten pregnant after being married to Brother Alex for so long. Maybe your marital life isn't very harmonious. But it's normal. After so many years, even the best food gets boring. No wonder Brother Alex says holding your hand is like holding his own left hand with his right." After speaking, she covered her mouth and laughed loudly. To my surprise, she had slept with Alex and even had a child! My chest prickled with pain. I stared deadly at the triumphant Elaine in front of me, enunciating each word: "Is being a mistress something to be proud of?" "In the whole city, who doesn't know that I, Fiona, am Alex's wife? If I release word that you are the mistress destroying my marriage." "Do you think you and your Brother Alex will be like rats crossing the street, everyone shouting to beat them?" Elaine's smile froze on her face. She glared angrily, bluffing: "You dare! Aren't you afraid Brother Alex will get angry?" I smiled brightly: "You can try and see if I dare." Elaine glared at me resentfully and left unwillingly. Just as she went out, she ran into Alex returning. She frowned and cried like a pear blossom bathed in rain. "Brother Alex, I'm so sad. The doctor said warm jade can nourish the body and is good for me." "I was just curious to see if that warm jade is really that magical. But that person refused and scolded me out." "Boohoo, if she doesn't give it, fine, why scold me!" Alex's face darkened immediately: "Who dares to bully you like this? I'll stand up for you!" He pulled Elaine, striding towards my ward. "How much is that warm jade worth? Name a price, I'll pay double. But you must apologize to my woman!" Before entering, Alex's interrogation came through the door. "I also want to see who is so arrogant to touch my person!" He embraced Elaine and pushed the door open decisively. He saw me sitting on the hospital bed, cooperating with the nurse cleaning my wound— 2 "Fiona?!" Alex subconsciously let go of Elaine, looking at me in surprise. "Why are you injured?" His expression didn't look like he was lying, but I found it laughable! We were husband and wife, yet he knew nothing about my situation. "We were at the fire scene together. How do you think I got hurt?" When the shelf fell, I protected him without thinking. If not for me, he would be the one in the hospital bed now. Alex looked at me in panic, then strode to me, nervously checking my injury. My wound reopened, bloody and terrible. Alex was heartbroken, wanting to touch but daring not to, afraid of hurting me again. "Fiona, Elaine was injured at the time. I was anxious and didn't think much..." Look, Elaine. How affectionately he called her. Even right in front of me, he didn't know to avoid it, or maybe he didn't think he needed to. I glanced at him with a faint smile: "I think you didn't even remember I existed." "No... I just thought you've always been disciplined and healthy, while Elaine is delicate and weak, needing more care, so..." He carefully explained the reason, but I found it incredibly piercing. His high-sounding excuses turned into swords, ruthlessly piercing my riddled heart. I clutched my chest, unable to hold back tears amidst the dense pain. Just because Elaine is weak, I deserve to be abandoned by him without looking back? But I am his lawfully wedded wife, the one Alex promised to grow old with. Most heartbreakingly, how did Elaine get inserted into the company by Alex without anyone noticing? HR rules are strict, the manager was promoted by me. How much effort did Alex spend to achieve this? Moreover, his current rhetoric, no matter who he tells it to, no one would really believe it. I don't understand. Since the person in his heart has changed from me to Elaine, why bother weaving lies to deceive me? Maybe he forgot, I was never a flower raised in a greenhouse. I have the ability to distinguish right from wrong. I've always been strong, never willing to show weakness. When I stayed up all night modifying design plans only to have them stolen, I laughed it off. Accused of plagiarism, I gritted my teeth and opened new chapters, speaking with capability. Even hospitalized from a car accident, I remained calm and composed. But these days, experiencing these things forced my tear point ridiculously low. My eyes haven't been unswollen since the accident. Alex knew my nature well. Seeing my reddened eyes, he panicked completely. He nervously took out tissues, gently wiping my tears, deep affection in his eyes. "Fiona, why are you crying? Don't be like this, it's all my fault. Hit me, just don't get sick from anger!" I looked at him, tears falling drop by drop. This was the person I loved for so long! But at this moment, he was unrecognizable, terrifyingly strange. Not far away, Elaine stared at me with a cold face, while I was immersed in my own world, unaware. Sadness aside, I didn't forget his original intention of bringing Elaine to find me. I couldn't understand him. At this point, was it necessary to be hypocritical in front of me? I stared at him silently, patiently waiting for his explanation. Alex looked away first, unable to hide the guilt in his eyes. He knew what I wanted to know, just as I was clear about his distraction. We confronted silently for a long time before he spoke. "Back when I returned to school for a speech, by chance, I saved Elaine who was being harassed." "Since then, she got my contact info from somewhere and kept pestering me to chat. If I ignored her, she would cry heartbreakingly. I softened and..." "She graduated a while ago, fought with her dad claiming independence. She was alone outside, I was afraid something would happen to her, so I let her work in the company." Returning to school for a speech was two years ago. So they had contact that early, and shamelessly entangled behind my back. And Alex hid all this seamlessly. I don't understand. Is the plot's magic really irresistible? Even though I made so much effort, even tried hard to miss the node of their meeting. Even so, I couldn't stop them from meeting, nor stop them from falling in love regardless. As a CEO with assets over hundreds of millions, Alex had so many ways to settle someone. But he chose to do it himself, which meant he couldn't let her go, nor did he trust anyone but himself to take care of her. So, they had an affair under my nose and created a life. I was in a trance. Is this fate? No, I don't accept it! The lover who held me, promising "three thousand waters, only taking one scoop," finally turned into a bubble and vanished without a trace. And I, having accumulated enough disappointment, completely gave up. Heartbroken to the extreme, I felt unprecedented exhaustion. The past was vivid, but I had no strength to love him anymore. I pushed his hand away distantly and firmly, saying seriously: "Alex, let's divorce."
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