The Lie That Tore Us Apart

What Ryan wanted, he would never easily give up.

I heard that his wife, who abused him, came back and caused a big scene.

He was once a high and mighty male god, but now fell to such a state. It was inevitable that people sigh.

Ariel was coming back later and later.

Just like she said, she wouldn't hide or deceive me anymore.

She hired the best lawyer for Ryan and fought for custody of the child with his ex-wife.

"Just to repay his mother's favor back then."

From the moment she said this, I knew that she would never be able to repay it in the future.

Favors are always the hardest to repay.

But Ariel was too straightforward and too eager to prove it to me.

As long as she was with Ryan, she would make video call to me.

So even though things were complicated, life could be considered peaceful.

One day, Ryan came to the door late at night.

The bruises all over his body told the story of his tragic experience.

As soon as Ariel opened the door, he hugged her tightly.

"Ariel..."

With red eyes, Ariel held him tightly, not even hearing what I said.

She sat on the bed in the secondary bedroom, holding Ryan gently and patting him, with gentle and loving movements.

But as soon as she left, Ryan grabbed her clothes and buried his head in her arms.

"Please, don't leave me, Ariel, I beg you, don't leave, I can't be without you..."

Even I was moved, let alone Ariel.

The expression on her face was angry, but when she looked at him, it became gentle.

"Are you planning to keep holding onto him like this?"

Ryan cautiously glanced at me, then tucked his head into Ariel's arms.

Ariel looked exhausted.

"Jay, he's already like this, why are you still so aggressive? Let's talk about it tomorrow, okay?"

I never expected that one day I would hear the word "aggressive" coming from her mouth.

Ryan started pretending again.

"Ariel, don't leave. I regret it. Please don't leave me."

Ariel whispered to him.

"Ryan, I won't leave. I'll stay here with you."

I didn't miss the satisfaction in Ryan's eyes.

It was intentional.

He might self-direct today's performance.

"Ariel, do you remember what you promised?"

She was stunned for a moment, but only for a moment.

"Jay, you've changed. Let's talk about our matters tomorrow. You should leave first. He doesn't want to see you now... Neither do I."

I turned around, not wanting to shed tears in front of her.

The night passed until dawn.

Ariel, just like before, lifted the blanket and leaned in.

"Don't come over."

I didn't move, softly uttering a few words.

She stuck to my back.

"I'm sorry, I was just afraid that he would do something extreme."

I closed my eyes and didn't look at her.

"Let's get a divorce."

She held me tightly, and there was still Ryan's smell on her body, which was very pungent.

I wanted to push her away, but I was afraid of hurting the baby, so I didn't dare to use force.

"Let go of me, I feel nauseous."

She cried, tears falling on my shoulder.