Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

I couldn't tell if he knew what he was saying.

"The car accident was my fault, and she ended up like that because of me. I wasn't a good husband. She became paralyzed, yet I fell in love with another woman..." Oliver admitted it with remorse.

"When I faced her, I felt guilty and conflicted. I struggled, and she tolerated my mistakes. I felt truly sorry toward her, but I can't deny that I love you—"

"Oliver!" Lauren interrupted sternly. "There's a higher power watching over us. Your wife is watching you, too. Don't try to redeem yourself with me. I'm not a savior. I'm just an ordinary woman trying to live her life. Spare me."

As Lauren spoke, she became increasingly agitated, suddenly sitting up from the bed. Her pale face twisted, and she clutched her chest.

Alarmed, I rushed forward. "Lauren, don't move. It's dangerous..."

Considering her fractured ribs and concussion, such sudden movements were undoubtedly risky.

"Haven't I made myself clear?" she said, raising her hand to stop me from getting closer. "My life doesn't revolve around you, and I won't be your accessory again. I have dignity, and I don't want to live as repressed as you.

back the memories of my shame and the mockery from everyone in Foswood. Just fulfill your

and was gasping

of support, so she continued, "Don't pull me into this shameful situation, where I have to face

took a deep breath and clutched

years of my life, and I'm no longer in my prime. If you want

she had exhausted

a

trickled

of her

"Lauren..." Oliver sounded panicked.

"Lauren, please don't do this!

I could finish, she suddenly went limp, collapsing into my

immediately pressed the call button, and Lauren

"Lauren!"

gently faid her back on