After getting an IV drip, I finally felt a little better.Roman kept staring at me, as if waiting for me to speak up."I'm fine," I said, pointing to my wrist. "I swear, it wasn't suicide. I don't even know how it happened. By the time I realized, I was already in the hospital."Roman sighed heavily in concern. "Mr. Smith, once you're healed, I'll schedule a session with a psychiatrist for you."I agreed. Because I'd noticed too??after all these years with Lyra, my mental state had become a little off.I'm always stuck between wanting to leave her and wanting to make things right with her.I can't shake the demons in my mind, nor can I control reality. This feeling is tearing me apart.Roman left soon after, since he has a pregnant girlfriend at home.I didn't tell Roman that I'm actually getting discharged today.The old director's situation can't wait, so I need to satisfy Lyra as soon as possible.I went back to my place first and

The day Lyra returned from her business trip, I happened to have a follow-up appointment at the hospital.She called, saying she'd be home for dinner and asked me to prepare it in advance.If it had been a long time ago, I'd have dropped everything and rushed home to the kitchen, excited beyond measure.But at that moment, I just found her request annoying.I simply answered and continued with my checkup.The results, as always, showed no new progress.But the doctor still urged me to stay in the hospital. Running around outside was only wearing down my life.I smiled at him and told him to just prescribe the usual meds.When I got home, I started making dinner. The housekeeper offered to help, but I declined.I wasn't sure what kind of unpleasant situation might arise between Lyra and me after she got back, and there was no need to make the housekeeper anxious about it.Before she left, the housekeeper seemed to sense my unease and

Standing at the entrance of the studio, I could hear the lively noise inside, like they were celebrating something.But as soon as I opened the door, the place fell silent, and all eyes immediately turned towards me.I felt a bit awkward, but thankfully Mr. Morris came over and led me to his office.Feeling a bit embarrassed, I asked, "Sir, did I interrupt something?"I really hadn't expected them to be throwing a celebration party in the studio during the day.Mr. Morris, being in the arts, always exuded a gentle and elegant vibe, with a kind smile that made him seem very approachable."Of course not," Mr. Morris replied casually, "Now that you're here, why don't you join us in the celebration?"I shook my head. "No, I've been working on designs for days and I just want to go home and rest."After looking over my designs, Mr. Morris nodded in satisfaction. "Great, just as talented as ever."He called over his assistant, Mateo Hussain, wh

Worried that the old director and others might see me like this and ask questions, I didn't dare go straight back to the room. Instead, I went to a quiet staircase to calm myself down.I had barely steadied myself against the wall when suddenly someone hugged me from behind.That familiar warmth made me realize immediately??it was Lyra.She wrapped her arms tightly around my waist. "Isaac, what's wrong? You're not heading back after visiting the director?"My back stiffened instantly.I wasn't sure if Lyra had seen the argument I just had with Lucy in the hallway.But the pain in my head made it impossible to think too much, so I quickly took out two painkillers and swallowed them, finally able to breathe a sigh of relief.Lyra saw me swallow the pills and frowned. "What are those?"I didn't hide anything. "Painkillers."At that moment, I thought there was no need to hide anything anymore. If possible, it'd be better if she knew about my

I didn't want to see Leigh, and even less did I want to deal with Lyra's so-called friends."Lyra, I'm suddenly not feeling well," I said, "They're all your friends anyway, so I'll just stay home and rest tonight."Lyra dropped me off, and as I was getting out of the car, she kept her eyes fixed on me.After a moment, she smiled, her eyes lighting up. "Don't worry, I'll be home early."Her smile and her words left me puzzled.In the past, she would have never allowed me to disobey her.But now, instead of being angry, she...I didn't spend much time thinking about her. I quickly focused on preparing my exhibition pieces for the conference.But when I sat down in the study, I found myself unable to concentrate, no matter how hard I tried.If Leigh knew that my relationship with Lyra had soured, would he try to win her back?He probably would.For some reason, an uncomfortable bitterness settled in my chest.I had already dec