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Chapter 44: Second trap and compromises
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Summer’s Point of ViewI chose not to answer Celine’s question. I didn’t want her to worry about my situation, especially since my accident and recovery had already burdened her so much in the past. Additionally, I couldn’t forget that I had dragged her into my messy past, leading to her imprisonment. I didn’t want to put her through those painful experiences again. At the moment, she was the only person I had left.Fortunately, she picked up on my reluctance and refrained from asking for further details. Instead, we conversed for a few hours. When evening arrived, I urged her to return home so she could rest. Although she initially resisted, I insisted.Alone in the room once again, I no longer felt the weight of sadness that had consumed me. Thoughts of Celine’s release from prison had brought a sense of relief to my mind. However, as I gazed up at the ceiling, a different sensation began to take hold - hunger. My eyes shifted towards my phone, and a sudden idea struck me.I dialed
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Summer’s Point of View“Then, what is it?” He loosened his necktie without taking his eyes off me.Taking a deep breath, I looked deeply into his ocean eyes that devoid of nothingness. “Before I answer that, I want to clarify everything,” I began, my voice steady but with a hint of apprehension. “I know I did a lot of bad things in my past, and even though I don’t remember all of that yet, I already regret it a lot.” I paused, feeling the weight of my words as my eyes searching for understanding. “And even though I desire to change and correct everything, I don’t have a time machine to do that.” “I’m glad you’re aware of that,” he commented coldly.I nod, feeling genuine remorse for my past actions. “And despite my mistakes, I am grateful that you never wished for me to die—”Before I could finish my sentence, he interrupted me, his voice laced with fury. “Then why did you keep insisting I wanted you to die?” he bellowed, causing my ears to ring with the force of his words. “Who tol
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Summer’s Point of ViewIn an elegant and suave manner, he leaned in towards my face, squinting his eyes in a way that was both alluring and refined. Then, he asked, “Why?”“What do you mean why?” I replied calmly, even though my heart skipped from his sudden movement. “I meant what I said. Let’s give this marriage a chance for three months, and if it doesn’t work out, then I’ll give you the divorce you’ve wanted for a long time.”“There are more important things you can ask than this—”“Like what?”“Money. Shares from the company. Everything,” he coldly spat.“And what’s wrong with wanting this?” My eyes fixated on him as I could see his clear hesitation towards the suggestion I had made.“Although it's not too heavy for me, the burden of your request might be too much for you to bear. The odds are against you, and failure seems likely.”“And so?”“This wasn't the best option. You could've chosen a better choice.”“I know that.”“Are you sure you want this?”“I do.”“I'm offering you
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