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"I didn't want to take your house or money, but I couldn't stand it. Why did she lie in my arms yet warn me not to let you know?"
"Why was the divorce your idea, and she resisted? Why, even after, did she give you so much? Why did she cry alone when you left?"
Watching his breakdown, I finally understand." No wonder you lost and kept screwing up."
Maybe just a little, but Nathan fell for Emily.
Why was Emily kind to me?
Probably because, back when I was really young and in love, she gave me an equity transfer. She said it was part of our wedding plans, and I was so in love that I signed it without even reading.
I loved her so much that I was ready to give her everything to help her career. She always knew that I didn't care about money; I only cared about her.
But what's the point?
She still loved someone else.
Her chasing me now is just realizing the value of true love.
But my love for her had ended a long time ago..
It stopped the moment I saw my fragile, kitten-like daughter on a stretcher while Emily and Nathan embraced in the hospital hallway.
At the end of summer, Emily showed me a document. She covered the top half and said, "Lily's school transfer form. Just sign at the bottom."
Her eyes were soft, her smile gentle.
I glimpse words like like"20%,""shares,"gift."
But I acted uninterested and signed quickly.
She slips it into my bag, gazing at me with love.
I knew she'd propose remarriage next.
I smiled."Thanks, big sister."
The term stings her. She hugs me tightly.
"James, don't call me that. I want to be with you. You know I love you."
"When we divorced, it wasn't for Nathan. I was scared you'd hurt yourself again. You'd rather die than stay with me—I have pride too. I wanted to find you, but how could I lower myself..."
Her absurdity makes me laugh.
She was greedy, wanting both of us.
My decisive stab that year fueled her anger and resentment for four years.
But I've long moved on.
"Sister, I was wrong before. I thought it was love, but it's family. You'll always be family."
Four years ago, that bullet hit her square between the eyes.
She denies it frantically.
"No, no, you love me—I feel it. You're just too scarred. Let's take time to rediscover our love, okay?"
I asked calmly," If Nathan had passed the test, that call never would've reached me, right?"
Her mouth opens, picturing the scenario, unable to deny it.
I nod, my heart still.
"Sister, I'm going to help Lily with her transfer."
As I leave, I faintly hear," If I didn't love you, why would I have married you?"
That's her problem, not mine.
The 20% equity yields billions in annual dividends.
Trading $500 million for billions? Best deal ever.
I found the" His True Heart" group the day Emily cried from online hate, drunk out of her mind.
