Love Became the Wind and Left Us

Maybe because I hadn’t spoken for a long time, Colin asked about the parents’ meeting of the two six-year-old sons.

“How would I know?”

I was surprised. I didn’t even know that the two children had had a parents’ meeting recently.

I lowered my head, feeling sad.

How could I have the chance to attend their parents’ meeting?

After I gave birth to two children, the people from the Nelson family took them away and raised them as heirs.

It was difficult for me to meet them.

I had cried, made a scene, and fought for them, but it was all useless.

They said that I would mislead them.

In their eyes, I was a gold digger who schemed my way into the Nelson family.

Since they were willing to let me be Mrs. Nelson, I should be grateful.

If I wanted to expect more, there was none.

Colin pursed his lips at the words.

After spending many years together, I understood him very well.

This was his expression of displeasure.

“Pay more attention to the parents’ meeting, and care more about the children.”

I know what he was saying.

Today was Sunday, a rare day when I was allowed to pick up my two sons who were learning horse riding.

I started making their favorite pastries in the morning.

But I waited at the horse stable for a long time, and didn’t wait for the children until it was dark.

What I received was a call from Esme, who said in a reproachful tone, “Madam, don’t you remember? Today’s horse riding class has been changed to swordsmanship class. I have already picked up the children.”

The phone was filled with the scolding voice of my mother-in-law, Aurora.

“I already said that she can’t take care of children. She left the two children there for the whole afternoon! Is she still a mother? She is so heartless!”

Then came Colin’s gentle voice, “Esme, thanks to you today.”

What followed by was Aurora’s agreement. They were happily having dinner over there.

I didn’t want to listen anymore.

I hung up the phone and stayed where I was.

No one had informed me about the change of class.

My thoughts returned, and I blinked away the tears.

Looking calmly at Colin, I said “Then why don’t you agree to the divorce? I can hand over the position of Mrs. Nelson to Esme.”

I didn’t know which word triggered Colin’s anger.

He suddenly opened his eyes and said, “What did you say?”

“Gloria Lee, I warn you to behave yourself.”

“Since I have given you a way out, you better take it and not push your luck!”

After saying that, Colin got up and left, just like every time when we had a fight.

He would choose to slam the door and stay away for a few days, ignoring me.

Because I loved him, no matter whose fault it was, I always lowered my head and coaxed him back.

His hand was back on the doorknob.

I spoke indifferently, “By the way, I have a terminal illness. If you don’t want to be widowed, divorce me.”