Tegan’s voice trembled, “I’m having a miscarriage.”However, her voice was drowned out by the storm raging outside. Lorian couldn’t hear her over the phone.He stood at the glass walkway of the business club, holding the phone. It was pouring outside, lightning and thunder galore. The club’s power had been cut, and they were trying to switch to backup power. Just earlier, he had run into Paityn.The new public relations manager had invited the female celebrity from the last event, unaware of Lorian’s aversion to her. The celebrity was likely seeking to restore her connections. She wasn't a good drinker, but she sat next to him and drank with him nonetheless.Lorian found himself in an awkward position, not knowing how to address the situation. Naturally, he assumed his wife was calling to check on him when Tegan called. She could be upset about the female celebrity. Normally, Lorian would have explained, but he couldn't hear her clearly. On top of it, he was frustrated by the uns

Tegan abruptly turned her face away. She didn't want to see him or hear his voice now. She knew in her heart that this child couldn't have been saved even without the accident. However, the things Lorian said deeply hurt her. They also pierced the loveless marriage.It was true. Theirs was a loveless marriage.Lorian gave Tegan a necklace with the words "Love Encounter" carved into it. He also said something romantic, making her truly believe there was love between them.Tegan was so naive.Lorian had a six-year relationship with someone who was his childhood sweetheart. They were originally married due to business benefits, and yet, there she was, thinking that there could be room for love. Now that Tegan thought about it, she realized she was not only naive. She was also greedy.Well, never again!Lorian crouched beside her and gently held one of her hands. Her palm was icy cold due to the miscarriage. Tegan avoided his touch. She wanted to pull her hand away, but he slightly

Lorian’s fingers paused. Under the brilliant light of the crystal chandelier, his handsome face looked unusually grim. He held the bathrobe with his long, slender fingers and stood quietly at the door of the walk-in closet, gazing at his wife.Tegan had already sat up. They locked eyes in the dim light. She repeated, “I want a divorce, Lorian.”“Why?”Lorian looked intently at his wife, his dignified face showing a trace of barely perceptible fatigue. “Is it because of what happened that day? I admit my attitude was harsh, and I am sorry to you and the child. However, I can make it up to you, Tegan.”Tegan gently shook her head. “I don’t want you to make it up to me. I’ve thought it through, Lorian. This marriage is not what I want. In fact, you haven’t wronged me. You just don’t love me. I expected too much out of you.”…However, was it really too much?Tegan had endured a loveless marriage. As a wife, however, she needed basic concern from her husband, not just a response of

Was Dustin not supposed to know that Tegan had rejected his approach?Dustin’s affection was profound. He was unwilling to force an already married woman into a difficult situation or subject Tegan to societal scrutiny. He refrained from continuing his confession and simply watched her leave the office and step into the bright sunlight.Dustin thought to himself that such a wonderful woman deserved to live in the sunshine. However, he couldn't help but be concerned for Tegan.Every day, Nayeli would bring supplements. Although Nayeli didn't have the means to buy expensive ingredients regularly, it was Dustin who purchased it and had her prepare it. Naturally, Tegan couldn’t let Nayeli spend her own money. So, she quietly reimbursed the latter.Time passed swiftly, and Dustin continued to show his concern for Tegan in his own way. Occasionally, he would run into Tegan on campus and exchange a few words. Tegan was unaware of this, maintaining a respectful distance as a married woman.

In the moonlit night, Lorian’s striking face was partially obscured by shadows, making it hard to discern his true emotions. He grasped Tegan's arm once more and said his farewells to Dustin.Dustin looked at Tegan. Despite his deep affection for her, he knew he couldn’t show any sign of it in front of Lorian. His voice held a touch of bitterness as he said, “Goodbye, Ms. Tegan.”Dustin stood under the tree and was bathed in intermittent moonlight and shadow. He seemed to be a figure caught between two worlds.Tegan’s lips moved slightly as she replied, “Goodnight.”As they sat in the car, Lorian casually fastened his seatbelt and asked, “Are you unhappy that he’s being transferred?”Tegan sat in the front passenger seat and stared at the boundless darkness outside with a blank expression. “What do you mean, Lorian? Was it your decision to transfer him?”“Yes,” Lorian did not deny. “It was my decision. I'm your husband and a prestigious man. I can’t tolerate another man’s undue a