Chapter 7

I stood up and slapped Shawn so forcefully that his head turned sideways. He didn't say anything.

I didn't expect him to use the pain and hurt I'd suffered because of him against me. My hands trembled, and my voice was hoarse as I said, "You're a monster, Shawn. You're trash."

He didn't look at me. I didn't know whether it was because he didn't dare to. He said, "I'm sorry. It just came out before I could stop myself."

I shut my eyes and tried to calm down. I didn't need to be bothered by the words of someone I didn't care about. "There's no love between us, anyway. What's the point of us remaining together? Getting an amicable divorce is the last chance I'm giving you to retain your pride and dignity."

After the miscarriage, I'd started gathering proof of Shawn's infidelity. I'd long since begun preparing for this day.

He clenched his fists which were resting on his knees. He bowed his head, looking like he was suffering a huge grievance. "I was just bragging to my friends becaus