Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Lauren did not give him a chance to speak and continued in a weak voice, "You don't need to feel guilty or anything. You don't have to take a woman like me to heart."

Her words were self-deprecating.

"Lauren..."

"Even if you do want to break your promise to your wife, you can easily find someone more suitable for you since you're an important man. I'm sure it won't be me. In the eyes of you and your wife, I'm just a shameless, lowly socialite. I'm not good enough to step into your home, let alone be your wife."

"It's not like that. Please don't misunderstand me," Oliver seemed anxious, and took a step forward to explain.

Lauren raised her hand to stop him, "You don't need to explain anything. Your words and actions have already said it all. I'm sure that I'm still smart enough to figure out what you want. Your wife is formidable. She triumphed over me even in death. She's looking down on me from beyond the grave. I have to admit defeat."

on her lips.

back then. I was just a tool, just an accessory, but I have no complaints." She took a breath and her face grew even paler. "But now, I want to live for myself. I

down on you, Lauren. I just thought you would understand

what you say or do? You overestimate me! I don't understand you, and I don't want to understand your game

care of me. Don't treat me

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who was a prominent figure that many people admired,

knew had

down on everyone else with cold detachment. In the business world, everyone saw him as a chance to increase their wealth. He rarely spoke and merely

Why would I possibly give you a chance? You've taken back everything I could

put away

at the