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Chapter 109

Author: Hauling Treasures
Yvonne raised her eyebrows at the sight of Stanley. Her annoyance with Ted diminished—after all, there was now someone more annoying present.

Iris leaned against the edge of the hot spring, her expression neutral, as if the escalating tension had nothing to do with her.

Ted felt a twinge of guilt. Everything he said was true, but he was talking bad about Stanley behind his back, which was a shady thing to do. However, as a man, he couldn’t show any weakness in front of Iris or she would look down on him.

Standing up, Ted stepped out of the hot spring as if nothing had happened and asked casually, "What are you doing here?"

Stanley glared at Ted, his face twisted with fury and his chest heaving with emotion. "If I weren’t here, I wouldn't have heard your comments about me behind my back!"

Ted, undeterred, shot back, "Did I lie? If I didn't, why are you so angry?"

At a loss for a response, Stanley’s anger boiled over. He kicked Ted in the stomach, sending him crashing back into the
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    He spoke in anger without thinking.Yvonne seethed at his words. "Go to hell, you scumbag."Iris cast him a cold look before climbing out of the hot spring and walking away barefoot.Yvonne turned to Ted. "If you beat him up, I’ll help you pursue Iris!"Ted's morale instantly soared.Stanley was stunned, realizing he had crossed a line. Taking advantage of that, Ted punched him in the face.Stanley was not about to back down; he instantly retaliated. The two fought, and water splashed everywhere, as if there were two large fish thrashing in the pool.The commotion attracted the resort manager's attention, who rushed over to break up the scuffle. However, this fight was different from the last time the two men fought. Both men had bloodshot eyes, unwilling to yield. Ultimately, the manager had to call the police, and the cops came to arrest them.The fight was deemed a mutual combat. Both men were injured. The police contacted their families.Renee was the first to arrive. She

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    Iris pursed her lips. Her throat felt dry. She was with Stanley for seven years and spent four years in the Stein family. During that time, she had devoted herself to her role as a wife and a daughter-in-law. She took care of her husband and respected her elders, enduring the harsh treatment from Renee without complaint, all because Renee was Stanley's mother and she didn't want to put Stanley in a difficult position.But what had it all amounted to? More slander and humiliation. Even after she had divorced Stanley, Renee continued to regard her with contempt, looking down on her family and belittling her as a person.Iris fixed her gaze on Stanley, attempting to steady her hoarse voice. "You know, Stanley? The biggest mistake of my life, the biggest regret of my life, is marrying you."Droplets of water streamed down from Stanley's eyes, mingling with the water that dripped from his hair, making it difficult to tell if they were tears or just water.Renee perked up at her words.

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    Stanley did not feel like replying. His gaze remained locked on Iris.He had come to Seine Mountain because Professor Aston had informed him about an academic conference in the area. He had no desire to attend at first, but upon hearing that Yvonne would be here, he reconsidered. Knowing that Iris and Yvonne were close, he thought maybe Iris would be here too. This prompted him to make the trip.Upon arrival, he discovered that Ted was also here. The reason Stanley had made his way to the hot spring was because he knew Iris and Ted were both there. He did not expect to overhear Ted bad-mouth him as soon as he arrived."Stanley, Fiora told me that you’ve been drinking a lot lately, and you often drink until you pass out. That's not good for your health. Also, I've checked with the fortune teller; January 20th is a good day for engagement, so I'm thinking of holding your engagement ceremony with Fiora on that day. What do you think?""Can you stop speaking for a second?" Stanley snap

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    Stanley stood watching the departing car in a daze, his mind swirling with Renee's words. Yes, he agreed to the divorce; he had signed the papers willingly. So why would he regret it now? Why did life seem bland and tasteless without Iris? It was as if he missed a familiar meal that he had gotten tired of because he could no longer have it. He had grown tired of the boring, monotonous married life, so why would he want it back now that he had become free? Why had the home that was once relaxing and comforting transformed into a place he now dreaded returning to?Just then, a police car pulled up nearby, and an officer escorted a thief out. "You little thief, I can't believe I caught you stealing again only a few days after you're released. Are you treating the jail as your second home?"Stanley turned to watch.Were habits really that hard to change? Did all his unhappiness stem from his habit of living with Iris? He had grown accustomed to going home and seeing her there. He

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    Ted, however, was someone she knew very well. While he might not be particularly outstanding, he had a solid character. He had silently admired Iris for eight years, but while she was married to Stanley, he never made a move on her, always behaving appropriately. Now that he's pursuing her, he's doing so openly.In the last seven years, it must have killed him to see the love of his life with another man.There's a saying that if you really have to marry, you should marry someone who loves you. Yvonne thought Ted was a decent choice.Iris gently pulled her hand away. "I want to focus on my career."Ted had mentally prepared himself for this, knowing there was a 99% chance of rejection. Yet, hearing her soft refusal still left him feeling disappointed. He wilted like a frostbitten eggplant, his expectations replaced by sadness.He hung his head as Iris picked up the medical kit and left the room.Yvonne approached and patted Ted on the shoulder. "Iris has just divorced; she needs

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    After a while, Iris opened her eyes and wiped away the remaining tears. Sitting up, she stared blankly into space. She knew she shouldn't feel sad because of Stanley anymore; he wasn't worth it. Yet, letting go of seven years of feelings was akin to cutting flesh from her heart. It was a painful process. She could feign strength on the outside, but the agony within was something only she could understand. However, she believed that over time, the wound would heal, scab over, and eventually recover.Determined, she stood up from the bed and walked to the window, hoping the breeze would clear her mind and calm her heart. Instead, she spotted Fiora walking hand-in-hand with Stanley on the cobblestone path.Renee had arranged for Fiora to come. She wanted Iris to see that Stanley already had another woman, effectively nipping any possibility of reconciliation in the bud. Renee suspected Stanley's encounter with Iris on Seine Mountain was part of Iris' scheme. She believed that Ir

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    Stanley didn't respond to Fiora.His eyes never left Iris. Fiora bit her lip, steeled herself, and tiptoed to kiss Stanley. Stanley's eyes widened in surprise; her action was too sudden, catching him off guard. Before he could push her away, Fiora wrapped her arms around his neck tightly. "Don't push me away. I... I'm pregnant."The lie slipped out effortlessly, driven by her desperation to keep him.Stanley stood frozen in disbelief, shock flooding his face.They had only had sex once. How could this happen...? When he came back to his senses, he pushed Fiora away and looked up, only to find that Iris was no longer at the window. The white curtain fluttered gently in the breeze, occasionally blowing out of the window.He ran into the corridor.No matter how hard he tried to convince himself or brainwash himself, the emotions buried inside him were undeniable."Stanley!" Fiora called out as she chased after him, but he couldn't hear her over the rush of his own thoughts. He ha

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    Fiora guiltily avoided eye contact. "No, not yet. It's still in the early phase of pregnancy, so…""Then let's wait until it's confirmed first." Stanley pulled away from her and quickly walked off."Stanley, wait for me…" Fiora called, hurrying to catch up.Suddenly, Stanley stopped. Fiora couldn't stop in time and ran into him."S-Stanley…" she stammered as she looked at him anxiously."Aren't you pregnant? Should you really be running?" His voice was devoid of emotion, even sounding a bit cold.Fiora's guilt intensified, her heart racing. She bit her lip in frustration. "It's all because you ran off like that. I had to run to chase after you…" She emphasized the words "chase after you" and even rubbed her belly.Stanley glanced at her abdomen but remained silent. He had indeed slept with her, regardless of whether he was thinking straight at the time. It was something that he could not deny."Alright, let's go," he said, his tone softening slightly.Fiora reached for his h

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