Ten Years of Love, Ten Years of Boredom

Eliana lay in bed, trying her best to fall asleep. But she couldn't. The memories of the past were too beautiful. So, she couldn't accept her current state.

The tears kept flowing. She tried to cry as quietly as possible.

In the afternoon, Samuel came home early, which was unusual.

He smiled, tiptoeing into the room.

He slipped into the warm bed, pulling the sleeping woman into his arms.

Actually, Eliana had woken up as soon as he entered the room. But she didn't open her eyes.

When Samuel held her, Eliana felt a slight comfort.

But when she smelled the perfume, all she felt was disgust.

Eliana knew that socializing inevitably involved going to such places.

For the sake of this family, she could accept Samuel's flirtations, his continuous ambiguity, and even Zoey's difficulties.

But she couldn't accept that Samuel had a long-term ambiguous relationship with someone. That was cheating!

Seeing her tears, Samuel asked, "What's wrong, baby?"

Eliana cried, saying, "I had a nightmare."

Samuel wiped away her tears, saying, "What nightmare? I'm here. You have nothing to fear!"

"I dreamed you cheated on me. You didn't want me anymore."

Eliana held him tightly. Her tone was full of grievance.

Samuel's body stiffened. But he quickly returned to normal.

"How could that be? I love you the most. I'll never leave you."

He stroked Eliana's hair. A hint of guilt flashed in his eyes.

Eliana lifted her head, saying, "Samuel, if you don't like me anymore, you must tell me one day. I won't cling to you."

Her tone was sincere. Her expression was earnest.

"That won't happen. It will never happen."

Samuel closed his eyes, no longer looking at her. He said, "I'm tired, baby. I want to sleep for a while."

Eliana lay in his arms, saying softly, "Okay, you sleep."

Eliana thought she might be pregnant. She hadn't had her period for more than a month.

She went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor told her that no embryo had attached in her uterus.

Eliana was stunned. What did this mean?

The doctor said, "You might have an ectopic pregnancy."

The doctor scheduled her for a check-up the next day. She agreed.

That night, Eliana still went to sleep alone.

Samuel still returned in the middle of the night.

The next morning, Samuel was gone again. Only a hot breakfast and a note were on the table.

"Remember to eat breakfast on time."

Eliana put the note away. She ate the tasteless cereal, one spoonful at a time.

In the morning, Eliana went to the hospital.

The doctor told her, "Unfortunately, you have an ectopic pregnancy. But it was detected early. Surgery will take care of it."

When she got home, Eliana quietly packed two pieces of clothing.

She called Samuel. But no one answered.

By nightfall, Samuel came back.

He smelled of alcohol. His face was full of joy.

He held Eliana, saying excitedly, "Baby, look what I bought for you?"

After saying that, he handed over a bag, signaling Eliana to open it.

Eliana opened the bag. Inside was a red dress.

"Do you like it?"

Samuel kissed her, saying, "You look the best in red."

"Samuel, I have an ectopic pregnancy."

Eliana placed the dress on the sofa. She spoke calmly.

She had always wanted a child. But unfortunately, she never got her wish.

Ectopic pregnancy?

Samuel was stunned for a moment. Then he hugged Eliana.

"It's okay. We'll go to the hospital tomorrow."

He held Eliana tightly. His tone was somewhat dejected.

The next morning, Samuel accompanied Eliana to the hospital.

The surgery went well. The doctor said the damage was minimal. With proper care, she would recover quickly.

Samuel stayed with Eliana for a week. During this week, he learned to make supplements. He washed clothes and cleaned the house.

He would sit with Eliana in the sun. Every night, he held her as they slept.

For Eliana, this week was the most peaceful since she got married.

Samuel was no longer unreachable or working late. It was as if the world only had the two of them.