2026-08-19 11:12:41There was no trace of Lyra in this so-called home.
In the past, whenever she wasn't at home, I would feel restless and uneasy. But now, all I felt was relief.She came back in the evening, and her attitude toward me was better than ever before.She carefully picked out the fish bones, one by one, and placed the meat into my plate. "Isaac, eat more. You need to take care of your health."I kept my head down and ate in silence, but after sampling all the dishes, I left the f
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There was no trace of Lyra in this so-called home.In the past, whenever she wasn't at home, I would feel restless and uneasy. But now, all I felt was relief.She came back in the evening, and her attitude toward me was better than ever before.She carefully picked out the fish bones, one by one, and placed the meat into my plate. "Isaac, eat more. You need to take care of your health."I kept my head down and ate in silence, but after sampling all the dishes, I left the fish untouched.She froze.Throughout dinner, I didn't say a word to her. Once I finished eating, I headed straight to my study.Usually, she would spend her evenings in her study working, and we would go the whole night without interacting.Late at night, when I couldn't hold out any longer, I had no choice but to return to the master bedroom to rest.The villa had plenty of rooms, but if I didn't go back to the master bedroom, I knew Lyra had a thousand ways to make my
Chapter 89
Roman looked at me, his eyes still bloodshot, and before long, tears began to stream down his face.Seeing him like that, I felt an inexplicable pang of sadness. Still, I chose to lighten the mood with a smile. "You're about to become a dad soon, so why are you crying? If Layla finds out, she'll definitely tease you."Noticing that I was in relatively good spirits, Roman finally seemed to relax.Then, he looked at me with utmost seriousness. "Mr. Smith, promise me, this is the last time you hurt yourself. If it happens again, I will have to tell Mrs. Savage."They all knew exactly what I feared the most."It won't happen again because I'll soon be divorcing Lyra," I replied.As long as Lyra was no longer in my life, no matter how short my days ahead were, they'd be more peaceful."Don't lie to me, Mr. Smith. You know I'll tell Mrs. Savage about this," Roman emphasized.Roman's intention was different from Lyra's. He wasn't threatening me. He w
Chapter 88
Lyra's anger grew more intense with every passing moment.I knew better than anyone how much she hated it when I treated her so coldly.But I was utterly tired. From now on, when it came to her and Luka, I didn't want to get involved in it anymore."Earlier, you mentioned helping Lisa find a doctor. I admit I have nothing to repay you for that, so I'll return my shares to you. From now on, we'll owe each other nothing."Lyra clearly hadn't expected me to say that.She stared at me in disbelief. "Are you saying you don't want me to be part of your future anymore?"What was the point of asking that?"I just want to be alone for the rest of my life," I replied.From now on, all I wanted was freedom.She didn't say anything else. That sad expression on her face struck me as hypocritical, almost laughable.I used to care so much about her, but she never cared about me.What was the point of feeling sad now?Maybe because she cou
Chapter 87
She didn't believe me, and I could do nothing about it.Maybe she'd thought the same when I asked her those questions before.But no matter what, I didn't want to argue with her about this.After all, she only believed what she wanted to."Lyra, since you already know I like young and beautiful girls, is it necessary for you to keep asking?" I said.I assured her, "If you're worried this might affect our cooperation, believe me, there's no need. In public, I'll still play the role of a good husband and never make you embarrassed."I added, "As for everything else about me, it's none of your business."She was enraged by my words and grabbed my neck forcefully. "Isaac, do you know the consequences of betraying me? If I can't have you, I'd rather destroy you than let anyone else have you!"A chill ran through me, but on the surface, I stayed as indifferent as ever."Why don't you allow me to do something you can? It's unfair, is it?" I reto
Chapter 86
Late autumn was the perfect season for hiking and admiring the fiery hues of maple leaves, and the park was bustling with people.Most of them were families of three or four, enjoying the crisp air and vibrant scenery.Roman seemed to be swept up in the cheerful atmosphere and couldn't help but exclaim, "Mr. Smith, look at them. They're so happy. It won't be long before I become a dad, and by then..."As the words left his mouth, he suddenly seemed to realize something was off. He grew a bit nervous and stammered, "Mr. Smith, I didn't mean it, I just..."Of course, I knew Roman wasn't trying to show off.And besides, it was true. Soon, he'd be a father and part of a family of three."Don't worry. I'm not the kind of person who overthinks things," I reassured him.To ease his guilt, I decided to steer the conversation in a different direction. "How much longer until Layla's due date?""No other reason," I added with a smile, "just trying to pla
Chapter 85
We seemed to have discussed this issue countless times already.If everything in the world could be measured by likes and dislikes, I would have been freed a long time ago."There are plenty of things I don't like, yet I still endure them, don't I?" I challenged her.Lyra remained motionless, her eyes narrowing slightly as she stared at me, her anger evident.I never used to talk to her like this, but now I had defied her repeatedly. She must have found it unbearable.To her, I was like a pet. If I didn't obey, she would lash out.But she had forgotten that my guilt toward her only stemmed from the helpless actions of the past.Now, I didn't feel that way anymore.I didn't have many days ahead, and I wanted to spend them on things that mattered.After a while, Lyra let out a cold sneer. "Isaac, compared to back then, you haven't changed at all."'What does she mean by that? Is she referring to when I heartlessly abandoned her back th
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