Love is like the passage of time
Due to a moment of carelessness, I accidentally splashed hot tea on Karen's hand, my wife Yulia Lynn's new assistant.
She then imprisoned me in the steam room for eight hours.
Yulia Lynn only had me rescued when I was on the verge of losing consciousness.
She coldly warned me: This is just a small lesson. If I ever see you hurting Zack Lee again, the consequences will be unimaginable.
Lying on the stretcher, I responded blankly, "Okay".
On the day of my discharge, as I stood at my doorstep, bursts of laughter emanated from inside the house.
Yulia, if you hate Miles Gabriel so much, why don't you just get a divorce? a friend of Yulia Lynn asked playfully.
Yulia Lynn snorted disdainfully.
My mom said he's the only one who can file for divorce. If I bring it up first, the Company will be handed over. I don't know what kind of spell he's cast on my mom.
Her voice dripped with impatience.
Zack Lee interjected, Ms. Lynn, I think he's only after your family's money.
This was immediately echoed by everyone present.
Unlike usual, I didn't hide outside the door feeling sorry for myself; instead, I pushed it open and walked straight in.
My appearance instantly silenced the previously noisy living room.
Yulia Lynn glared at me and said coldly, "How unlucky!"
"Today is Zack Lee's birthday. Go stay at the villa in the suburbs for two days; don't spoil the fun here."
Everyone was watching me, waiting to see how I would lose control again.
But this time, they were destined to be disappointed.
I calmly replied, "Okay," and walked straight back to the bedroom.
While lying in bed, I received a message from Madam Lynn.
Miles, are you really planning to separate from Yulia?
I turned to look at the group photo on the bedside table. In the photo, Yulia Lynn was smiling and holding another man's arm.
That photo has been hanging there since the day I moved in.
Once, I accidentally knocked the photo frame over, and Yulia Lynn scolded me severely.
Auntie, as you know, I was only with Yulia Lynn to repay you. Now that she's overcome that difficult period, there's no need for me to stay any longer.
Madam Lynn sighed, filled with regret.
It's a pity. I promised you that money after everything was over, and I'll transfer it to your account immediately.
I stared at the photo, and after a moment, I slowly said, Okay, thank you.
For Yulia Lynn, I've stayed in this place for six years. Now it's time to find my own life.
After hanging up the phone, I couldn't regain my composure for a long time.
Suddenly, the door was pushed open violently, and Yulia Lynn walked in, arm in arm with Zack Lee.
Change the sheets. Zack Lee is staying here tonight.
Zack Lee glanced at me and said with feigned pity, Ms. Lynn, it's not necessary. I should just go home, lest Mr. Gu be unhappy.
Yulia Lynn glared at me and said sternly, Stop dawdling and change the sheets now!
Looking at Zack Lee's face, which bore a resemblance to the man in the photograph, I couldn't help but chuckle to myself.
Since someone else can make her happy, then I suppose my task is complete.
From now on, let's go our separate ways.
Zack Lee whispered a few words into Yulia Lynn's ear.
After Yulia Lynn heard this, a glint of cunning flashed in her eyes.
Miles Gabriel, you don't need to move out. You've served me for so many years, and I'm not used to the idea of changing people. Just continue living here.
Facing this familiar humiliation, I didn't react much.
Under their gazes, I walked to the cabinet, took out a box of condoms, and handed it to them.
We're not divorced yet, and if we have a child, it won't be good for the Company's image.
Yulia Lynn looked at the condoms in my hand, stunned for a moment.
I shoved them into her hand and turned to leave.
I had just lain down on the guest room bed when an email arrived in my inbox.
Mr. Gu, congratulations on your acceptance into our school's jewelry design program. Please register as soon as possible.
Looking at the email, I felt a breath of freedom, and a smile crept onto my lips.
My stagnant life is finally about to take a significant step forward.
The next morning, I had just gotten out of bed when I saw Yulia Lynn's assistant waiting in the living room.
I glanced at the Folder on the table and said to her, If you have something to do, please go ahead. I'll have her sign the document.
A trace of hesitation flashed in Assistant Lee's eyes. He glanced at his watch, and finally handed me the Folder before hurrying away.
I slipped the Divorce Agreement into the Folder and started making my breakfast.
I was eating wontons when Yulia Lynn woke up.
She glanced at my bowl and said disdainfully, "Why are you eating that? I want porridge."
I finished my last bite of wonton and got up to hand her the Folder.
"Assistant Lee delivered this this morning."
Yulia Lynn didn't even glance at it before opening it to sign.
During all this, she didn't miss the chance to complain that I was even doing the assistant's job.
After taking the Folder, I prepared to put on my shoes and leave.
Yulia Lynn said impatiently from behind, Miles Gabriel, I want porridge!
I turned and looked at her calmly.
I need to return these documents and go to the hospital.
Yulia Lynn started to say something, but Zack Lee came out of the bedroom.
Yulia, am I up late?
While Yulia Lynn turned to speak with him, I opened the door and left, failing to notice the meaningful look in her eyes when she heard the door open.
After leaving, I took the Divorce Agreement out of the Folder.
Perhaps after these past few years together, I've grown accustomed to being submissive.
Yulia Lynn signed her name without even looking.
There's a thirty-day cooling-off period for divorce.
Thirty days from now, I'll be free.
After returning from the law firm, I went straight to the bedroom and began packing my luggage.
Yulia Lynn's face flashed with surprise when she saw this.
Didn't you say you weren't going to move out?
I paused, then said dismissively, Now that Assistant Chow is living here, it's not very convenient for me to come and go so often.
Yulia Lynn choked on that sentence, unable to say what she was going to.
She felt that Miles Gabriel had become different since the car accident.
She wanted to ask him about it, but Zack Lee called her to dinner, so she had to leave.
I continued packing, and I smiled self-deprecatingly as I looked at the few clothes set aside in a small compartment.
After six years of marriage, I own so few clothes in this house.
After packing my clothes, I put the gifts I had given to Yulia Lynn into a trash bag.
We've been married for so many years, and I've carefully prepared gifts for her for every holiday and birthday.
But now they're piled up in a corner, covered in dust.
Since that's the case, there's no need for me to stay.
As I dragged my suitcase toward the guest room, Zack Lee warmly invited me to join them for dinner.
Yulia Lynn was clumsily peeling shrimp for him, not even glancing at me.
A smile crept onto my lips, and I said politely, "No, thank you, you two go ahead and eat."
Yulia Lynn looked up at me when she heard that.
I calmly shifted my gaze and walked towards the guest room.
Wait a minute! Yulia Lynn suddenly shouted.
I looked back at her, confused.
Come and eat with us. Yulia Lynn's voice held a hint of embarrassment.
I looked at her, surprised, but ultimately refused.
Yulia Lynn didn't expect me to refuse her invitation and said, piqued, Eat it or don't, I don't care!
After putting down my luggage, I inadvertently caught sight of myself in the mirror.
My features were delicate, but the smile at the corner of my mouth seemed like I was wearing a mask.
The exhaustion in his eyes was hard to conceal.
I smiled bitterly, wondering how I could look like someone in their twenties.
Just a little longer, and I can finally escape all this and be free.
I was lying in bed, almost asleep, when Yulia Lynn suddenly burst in, her eyes wide with panic.
Miles Gabriel, come with me! We need to take Zack Lee to the hospital! He burned his hand!
I frowned involuntarily, wanting to refuse, but Yulia Lynn had already dragged me out.
Yulia, there's no need to trouble Mr. Gabriel. I can go to the hospital myself; don't worry, Zack Lee said, covering the hand that had been splashed.
My gaze fell on the few drops of soy sauce splashed on the back of his hand; they certainly looked "very serious".
"Being scalded is no small matter. What if it leaves a scar?" Yulia Lynn said anxiously.
Looking at the scene before me, I couldn't help but recall that hot pot gathering.
Zack Lee deliberately splashed an entire pot of boiling soup on me.
As I coldly turned to question him, Yulia Lynn shielded him, looking at me with disdain and saying, "Zack Lee didn't mean to. I don't think you're seriously hurt, so don't be so petty."
In the end, I endured the excruciating pain myself and took a taxi to the hospital, leaving a permanent scar on the back of my hand.
Looking at Yulia Lynn's anxious expression, I realized she knew that burns could leave scars.
It's just that, back then, I was the one who got burned.
We ran into the evening rush hour on the way to take Zack Lee to the hospital.
Yulia Lynn kept urging me to drive faster from the back seat.
Shortly after starting, an out-of-control car suddenly careened towards us.
At the moment of impact, I felt a sharp, intense pain in my lower body.
Yulia Lynn's voice came from the back seat, laced with anxiety.
Miles Gabriel! How do you feel? The ambulance is almost here; just hang in there!
Hearing her anxious voice, I recalled that the back seats of this car were equipped with anti-collision devices.
Miles Gabriel
Yulia Lynn's words were cut short by Zack Lee's cry of pain.
Zack Lee, where are you hurt? Where does it hurt?
Zack Lee said, feigning weakness, My hand is just a little sore; it's nothing serious, you don't need to worry. Mr. Gabriel seems to be seriously injured; you should go and check on him.
His aggrieved appearance made Yulia Lynn feel sorry for him, and she immediately turned around to comfort Zack Lee.
The ambulance quickly arrived at the scene.
Yulia Lynn pulled the paramedics and insisted they see Zack Lee first.
After the paramedics followed her and found that Zack Lee was fine, they told her not to make a scene.
Yulia Lynn insisted on filing a complaint, accusing them of disregarding a patient's life.
In the end, the paramedics reluctantly gave Zack Lee a simple bandage.
As Yulia Lynn was about to take Zack Lee to the hospital, she passed by me and noticed the wounds on my legs.
She was stunned for a moment, a look of panic appearing in her eyes for the first time.
Miles Gabriel, are you in pain! I'll get you the best doctor right away!
At this time, Zack Lee also said softly, Mr. Gabriel, I'm so sorry, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have let Yulia send me to the hospital. I should have endured the pain, so this wouldn't have happened.
His aggrieved demeanor made Yulia Lynn feel even more sorry for him, and she immediately turned around to comfort Zack Lee.
When the paramedics asked if I had any family members, I calmly closed my eyes and said no, then let them carry me onto the ambulance.
After arriving at the hospital, the doctor performed emergency surgery on me.
Your condition requires hospitalization for observation for a while, the doctor said sternly.
I nodded and asked the doctor to help me find a caregiver to look after me.
Unexpectedly, on the third day of my hospital stay, Yulia Lynn came to see me with a thermal container.
She checked my wound, a hint of blame in her voice.
Why didn't you tell me you were so badly injured?
Hearing her words, I gave a wry smile.
Seeing the blame in her eyes, I said faintly, Im fine. Go back and take care of Assistant Chow.
My words stunned her for a few seconds.
Yulia Lynn, who has always been aloof, already looked displeased after I repeatedly rejected her.
But seeing my pale face, she restrained herself.
I asked the Steward to prepare some nutritious food for you. You should eat something.
I glanced at the rib soup in the insulated container and gently pushed it away, saying, No, thank you. I'll eat
Before I could finish speaking, Yulia Lynn suddenly swept all the food off the table and onto the floor.
Miles Gabriel, you're really ungrateful! Eat it or don't!
She slammed the door and left after saying that.
I looked at the mess on the floor and pressed the service bell to ask the caregiver to help clean it up.
The caregiver looked at the food on the floor suspiciously and said, Didnt the doctor say you can only eat liquid food for the time being? The family member who brings you food is so careless!
I smiled and said nothing.
After that day, Yulia Lynn never came back.
Zack Lee sent me photos of him and Yulia Lynn traveling together every day.
The day before I was discharged, Zack Lee sent me pictures of his and Yulia Lynn's plane tickets to the beach.
Yulia said she would take me to see the sea. I can finally make that dream a reality.
I didn't reply, and just listened carefully to the doctor's discharge instructions.
After being discharged from the hospital and returning home, I immediately grabbed my suitcase, placed the Divorce Agreement on the table, and left this prison I had lived in for six years without hesitation.
Goodbye, Yulia Lynn.
Sitting on the plane to a foreign country, I looked at the clouds outside the window and couldn't help but laugh.
After wasting six years, I can finally pursue my life without any reservations.
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