Elaine had decided to confess to Aaron that she was Emily on her birthday. During this period, he had been too good to her, making her feel guilty all the time. She didn't want him to live every day in a lie, so she made this decision.Today was December 19th, her birthday, although not the actual day she was born but the day she was found by someone. Since no one knew her exact birthdate, they used this day as her birthday. She had even asked Tatum once, but strangely, Tatum didn't know her exact birthdate either, so they continued to celebrate on this day.Aaron took her to an upscale restaurant, and as they approached the entrance, he magically produced a red rose and handed it to Elaine, saying, "Happy birthday."Elaine smiled and replied, "Thank you," reaching out to take the rose. Aaron held her hand as they entered the restaurant and guided her inside.The evening had grown dark, and the restaurant was dimly lit with countless candles, creating a dreamy and romantic atmosphere.
Indeed, Sarah quickly learned from Cathy that Elaine was actually Emily, and she was utterly surprised by the revelation. Melissa had been on a business trip overseas for nearly a week. As soon as she returned home, Sarah grabbed her hand and said, "Mom, you're finally back. Something big has happened, do you know? Emily didn't die, and Elaine is Emily!""What are you saying?" Melissa's reaction seemed as though she'd been struck by lightning, and her eyes widened in shock."It's true. Cathy told me," Sarah replied. Melissa didn't say anything for a while, and Sarah nudged her, but still, she didn't react.After a considerable amount of time, Melissa finally regained her composure and asked, "Does she know that I was behind her suffering?"Sarah uncertainly replied, "I don't think she knows. Besides, that doctor is already dead. Even if she suspects something, she won't find any evidence.""Is that so?" Melissa's voice was barely audible as she responded. Having just recovered from he
Elaine received a call from Aaron, asking her to come home. After hanging up, she thought she had prepared herself emotionally for any outcome, but now, she felt a surge of emotions she hadn't anticipated. She walked into the house, and Aaron stood with his back to her by the window, silhouetted against the light, appearing somewhat gloomy and sad.Elaine wanted to say something but hesitated and swallowed her words. She silently watched his silhouette.Aaron heard her enter and turned his head. "You're here," he said.Elaine nodded softly. The two of them faced each other. Even though they had been intimate spouses before, there was now an insurmountable gap between them. Both had many words they wanted to say, but neither spoke.They both sat on the sofa. Elaine placed her hands casually on her knees, but her fingertips were slightly clenched, showing her nervousness.With her head slightly lowered, from Aaron's angle, he could see her pointed chin. In these few days of separation,
Elaine thought she wouldn't cry. When her tears fell into her coffee, she realized she couldn't control them. Her tears seemed to have a mind of their own, flowing uncontrollably. Afraid that Calvin might notice her distress, she turned her face away and hastily wiped her tears. Then, suddenly, she stood up."I'll go to the restroom," she said hurriedly.She left in a hurry, but Calvin grabbed her arm. He looked at her and pressed her head against his chest. "Cry if you need to. No one else will know."Elaine didn't have the strength to struggle anymore and simply leaned silently against Calvin's chest, tears streaming down her face. Her heart ached terribly.Across the street, in a black car, Lionel happened to witness this scene. He had originally come to this coffee shop to buy coffee and didn't expect to see Elaine's yellow Beetle parked outside. He intended to look at her for a moment, but he unexpectedly saw Elaine and someone else embracing each other.He took out his phone and
Elaine returned to the Smiths' house, and Sylvia looked at her with concern. "Elaine, are you okay?"Elaine gently shook her head and said, "I just want some quiet time alone.""Okay, then go to your room," Sylvia replied, watching Elaine head upstairs. She then rushed over to Mason and pulled him aside, asking, "Brother, what's really going on?"Mason glanced at her and said, "Get a lawyer.""A lawyer?" Sylvia grabbed his arm. "Brother, is it true that Elaine and Aaron are getting a divorce?""Yes," Mason confirmed.Mason was efficient, and that same evening, he knocked on Elaine's door and placed a document on her desk. "It's the divorce agreement. Take a look. If there are no issues, sign it, and tomorrow, I'll have a lawyer approach Aaron for his signature."After saying this, Mason left.Elaine looked at the divorce agreement, picked it up, and flipped through a page. Suddenly, she put it down in agony. After some time, she looked at the divorce agreement again. This time, she si
The news of Aaron and Elaine's divorce quickly spread online, leaving countless people astonished. Their grand wedding had been a recent memory, and now they were divorcing. Just a few days ago, at the party for Aaron's new company, he had even given Elaine 15% of the shares.At night, Elaine made plans to meet Renee at a bar. The colorful lights in the bar flickered, casting a crazy glow on Elaine's face. Before coming to the bar, Elaine had told herself that today was another important turning point in her life. She allowed herself to get drunk for the man named Aaron. Starting tomorrow, she would leave the past behind and boldly move forward.Renee always understood her so well, and she didn't say much. She just signaled the waiter to bring several bottles of strong liquor. Giving up a man she deeply loved was painful, and Elaine's idea of getting drunk was not wrong at all."Go ahead and drink. I'll take you home later," Renee poured whiskey into Elaine's glass and said.Elaine sm
When Mason returned home from work that day, he went straight upstairs, ignoring Sylvia's calls. Sylvia looked puzzled and asked Elaine, "What's wrong with my brother?" Elaine shook her head, and they exchanged helpless glances.After dinner, Mason, who had been silent all evening, finally uttered his first words since coming home. "I'm going to remarry Renee.""Is that true?" Sylvia was delighted and nearly jumped for joy.Elaine was also happy, but when she closely examined Mason's expression, something didn't seem right. She hesitated for a moment and asked, "Cousin, may I ask why?"Mason replied, "Renee is pregnant.""What?!" Both Elaine and Sylvia were stunned. Sylvia suddenly asked, "Brother, did you decide to remarry Renee because she's pregnant? Did she agree to it?"Sylvia seemed to have revealed the truth; Renee probably hadn't agreed to remarry, which explained Mason's troubled mood."Brother, it can't be true, can it?" Sylvia continued to press for answers.Mason glanced a
Mason almost raced to the airport, driving at speeds he had never attempted before. When he finally pulled up at the airport, he parked the car and immediately made his way to the boarding gate. A quick scan of the area, and he spotted the woman who had attempted to escape.He strode over and suddenly grabbed Renee's wrist. Renee had no idea he was approaching, and she was startled when her arm was yanked. An uneasy frown creased her forehead as she turned to look at the man's angry face.Her heart raced uncontrollably. She had clearly driven him away earlier in the afternoon. Given his arrogant personality, why had he come back?"Come home with me," Mason said, his tone filled with anger.Only now did Renee wake up to the situation. She began to struggle, saying, "No, that's your home, not mine. I'm not going back, Mason."She deeply loved this man, that was true, but she still wanted to preserve a shred of her dignity. She knew Mason had proposed remarriage because of the child in h