My Wife Couldn’t Bear My Touch, But Slept With Another novel
The moment she entered, she ran straight into the bathroom, desperately trying to wash away the signs on her skin, scrubbing so hard she nearly hurt herself.
I wanted to take her straight to the police. But after she finished cleaning herself, there was no evidence of bodily fluids left, and in the end, the police refused to open a case because there was nothing to prove it.
Anger took over, and I went to the company to confront the boss who had attacked her. I beat him up, and the result was seven days of administrative detention.
Not only that, after the incident, my wife developed a serious psychological disorder. For two full months, she wouldnt allow me to touch her at all.
Eventually, I couldnt stand it any longer. I filed for divorce right in front of all her relatives.
My wife stared at me in disbelief. Do you think its my fault that I was raped? Are you divorcing me because of that?
I looked at her coldly, my tone flat and emotionless. Yes, Im divorcing you because you were raped.
Tears rolled down Kaia Velasquezs cheeks, her eyes wide with pain and disbelief. Apollo Granger, have you been wanting to say that all along?
Did you plan to divorce me two months ago? Do you already see me as dirty?
I stared blankly at Kaia, who was nearly sobbing uncontrollably, yet my heart didnt move at all.
Whatever you think, this marriage ends today.
A flicker of shock flashed across Kaias eyes, as though she hadnt expected me to be so firm.
My mother-in-laws face darkened immediately. She was about to speak, but my father-in-law caught her wrist.
Apollo, I understand you cant move past this, but Kaia is also a victim.
She didnt choose for this to happen; shes already been through enough. Youre husband and wife, this is when your bond is truly tested.
My mother-in-law quickly added, Thats right, Apollo, hasnt Kaia treated you well all these years? Just look at her, shes beautiful and does so well in her career. Marrying her was the luck you earned in your last life!
Enough already, stop making trouble. Youre a man, ending your marriage over something like this, arent you worried people will laugh at you? Go on, apologize to Kaia!
At that point, Kaia seemed to regain her composure. She gently held my hand and spoke softly.
Alright, Apollo, none of this was your fault. I know these past two months have been hard on you, too.
I dont need you to apologize. Lets just move forward, alright?
The other relatives sitting in the living room began to speak as well.
Apollo, this is your fault. What happened to Kaia wasnt her choice. Youre the man here; you should be more understanding.
Honestly, part of this is your fault, too. Kaia was working overtime so late. Why didnt you go pick her up? If you had gone, none of this wouldve happened.
Alright, stop talking like that. Getting divorced over this? Youre both still young, theres so much ahead of you.
A hint of hope returned to Kaias face. Apollo, I know the last two months have been hard for you, too.
Ill try to get better. Lets just act like this never happened, okay?
Her voice started to shake again as she spoke.
To anyone who didnt know what really happened, it might have looked like she was the one making a huge sacrifice.
Taking a step back, I ignored the voices around us and said coldly, Kaia.
Today, Im ending this marriage.
Kaias face froze, her whole body going rigid in an instant.
At that moment, my father-in-law also lost his temper. Apollo! Youre nothing but an scumbag!
Youre divorcing your wife over something like this? You call yourself a man?
I met his eyes and laughed coldly. If you were a man, and your wife cheated on you, could you still stay with her?
My mother-in-laws hand trembled as she pointed at me, her voice rising with anger.
How can that be the same thing! Do you really think Kaia wanted this to happen?
I didnt respond, lowering my eyes to the woman standing in front of me.
Two months earlier, just before dawn, Kaia had stumbled home.
She was completely out of it, her stockings ripped apart, her skirt hanging crookedly around her waist, looking as if it might fall any second.
Id rushed to ask what had happened.
But it was as if she couldnt hear me; she went straight into the bathroom, locked the door, and started scrubbing her body over and over.
It wasnt until the next morning, when she had finally calmed down a bit, that I found out she had been forced by her boss while working overtime. She had struggled with all her strength, but couldnt escape.
I had been furious beyond words and dragged Kaia to the police station to report it.
But after washing herself over and over, there wasnt a single trace of physical evidence left on her body.
The assault had happened in her bosss office, and the companys cameras had been under maintenance that night, leaving no footage to use as proof.
In the end, the police refused to file a case, saying there wasnt enough evidence.
Watching Kaia break down every day, crying herself to sleep, I eventually couldnt take it anymore and went to her company to beat the boss.
What I got for it was seven days of administrative detention.
Now, two months had gone by since that night.
What had really happened between Kaia and that boss was something only the two of them knew.
As I thought about it, I smiled bitterly. Kaia, do you truly not know why I want a divorce?
Do you really not understand?
Kaia froze, a hint of guilt flashing in her eyes. Taking a step back, I widened the distance between us.
After that incident, I told you to quit your job and stay home to rest.
I can provide for you and this family, but you wouldnt listen, you insisted on going to work every day, facing that boss you claimed to despise.
Kaia exhaled softly in visible relief before she spoke again through tears, her face showing deep sadness.
Weve only been married two years. The mortgage and car payments both need money. How could I let you carry all that on your own?
Apollo, do you think I embarrass you? Do you feel ashamed seeing me outside?
But I did it for you, for this family.
A cold laugh escaped me. You know very well what your real reason was.
As soon as my words fell, the anger among the relatives around us reached its peak.
Apollo! Youre heartless! Kaia went through something so awful, and instead of comforting her, youre blaming her for humiliating you?
She did it all for you! Shes in pain every single day yet still forces herself to go to work, facing that monster, dont you see shes suffering far more than you?
Youre the real monster! Cold and cruel!
Even my father-in-law couldnt take it anymore. He grabbed Kaias hand and pulled her toward the door.
Lets go! Come home with your mother and me! We dont need to waste another word on this scumbag!
But Kaia slipped free from her fathers grip, tears shining in her eyes as she tried to keep her composure.
Its alright, Dad. Apollo and I are husband and wife. No matter what happens, Ill face it with him.
Apollo just needs time to think it through. You all go ahead. Ill talk to him properly, dont worry about me.
My father-in-laws face showed a mix of frustration and pain for his daughter.
He looked like he wanted to say more, but when his eyes met Kaias tear-streaked face, he couldnt bring himself to speak another word of blame.
He turned his head to me. Apollo, Im telling you, think this over carefully!
Youre an orphan with no parents. If you divorce my daughter, Id like to see how you plan to live after that!
With that, my father-in-law and mother-in-law left along with the rest of the relatives, not bothering to look back at me once.
Silence settled over the living room again.
I glanced at Kaia one last time, then turned and walked upstairs into the master bedroom.
The moment I entered, I locked the door and called my cousin, who was a lawyer.
Cousin, hows the matter I asked you to investigate coming along?
After listening to her update, I finally felt a weight lift from my chest.
Good. There might be a court hearing in a few days. Ill need your help.
When I returned home late from work the next evening, the sight that met my eyes left me frozen in place.
The dining table was set with neatly arranged dishes, and candles flickered softly on either side.
Kaia was seated at the table, wearing a revealing nightgown.
As soon as she saw me walk in, her face lit up.
Honey, come sit down. Look what I made for you.
When I didnt move, Kaia stood, took my hand, and guided me toward the table.
I couldnt sleep at all last night. Ive been thinking. These past two months, Im not the only one whos been in pain; you have too.
Ive been trapped in my own sadness and never considered how you felt. I wont do that anymore. Lets start a new life together.
Honey, lets stop fighting, alright?
While she spoke, she leaned forward slightly.
After two years of marriage, I knew exactly what that gesture meant.
Ever since what happened two months ago, Kaia had refused my touch.
Forget physical closeness; even when I merely approached her, she would scream in fear.
It seemed she thought I wanted a divorce because she wouldnt let me touch her, so she had staged this entire performance tonight.
Damn, she really underestimated me.
Pulling my hand free, I switched on the living room lights.
Kaia, stop wasting your effort.
I already told you, no matter what happens, this marriage is finished.
Kaia froze, looking as though she couldnt believe that after everything, I still refused.
Before she could respond, two figures suddenly stepped out from the guest bedroom.
My father-in-law and mother-in-law stood before me, their faces twisted in fury.
My father-in-law jabbed a finger toward my face, but his words were directed at Kaia instead.
How did I raise such a useless daughter?
How could you fall for a man like this? Look at yourself, youve gone through all this, and he still insists on divorcing you. Hes disgracing you!
My mother-in-laws expression was a mix of anger and pity as she pulled Kaia behind her protectively.
Ive lived long enough to see through this kind of thing. He must be cheating!
Who divorces over something like that these days? And if he really wanted a divorce, why didnt he do it two months ago? Why now?
Apollo, Im asking you, are you seeing another woman?
Kaias face froze in disbelief; her tears stopped.
Apollo, is what my mom said true?
Before I could respond, she kept talking quietly. Yes, it must be.
These past two months, youve been coming home late every night, and whenever I asked where you were, you wouldnt answer.
So you really do have someone else, Apollo! How could you do this to me?
I almost laughed at how shameless Kaias accusation sounded.
Who actually cheated? Whos the one with someone else?
Kaia, your parents are right here. Do you dare to tell them
Before I could finish, my furious mother-in-law suddenly rushed at me, teeth clenched and hands swinging.
Ill kill you! Ill kill you, you monster! Youre not even human!
My daughter went through something like that, and you still have another woman? Youre nothing but an animal!
I hadnt expected her to attack so suddenly, and before I could dodge, her nails had left several bloody marks on my face.
But since she was an elder, no matter what had happened between Kaia and me, I couldnt fight back.
I quickly moved back, putting some space between us.
Kaia, startled as well, rushed forward to hold her mother back.
I turned to my father-in-law, who still seemed to have some sense left.
Take her home.
Ill repeat myself, if you dont want things to get ugly, just finish the divorce quickly.
My father-in-law glared at me as though he wanted to tear me apart.
After holding back his rage for a moment, he looked at his wife and Kaia.
What are you waiting for? Lets go!
Three days later, Kaia showed up at home again.
The second she saw me, her eyes turned red.
I called you, but you never answered. I sent you messages, and you ignored them.
Apollo, what are you trying to do? Why are you treating me like this?
I didnt bother to look up and kept packing her things around the house.
Were getting divorced. Theres no reason to stay in contact anymore.
Kaias face shifted.
She wiped away her tears roughly, then, after a few deep breaths, she clenched her teeth and spoke each word clearly.
Apollo, Ill ask you one last time, are you really set on divorcing me?
I said nothing and didnt even lift my head.
When I kept quiet, my father-in-law, furious, threw a stack of papers at my feet.
Then get divorced!
But Kaia did nothing wrong. Since youre so set on this, youll leave with nothing!
I put down what I was holding, picked the divorce papers up from the floor, and let out a cold laugh.
Whether she did anything wrong in this marriage, you should ask your dear daughter.
You want me to walk away with nothing? You people make me sick.
Right after those words, my mother-in-law rushed out from behind my father-in-law, swinging her bag straight at my head.
I shouldve never let my daughter marry you! I could tell from the start you were a selfish man! You useless thing, dont tell me youre trying to blame my daughter now?
Im warning you, either you leave with nothing, or well see you in court. Ill make sure you dont get a single cent from our family!
I caught her bag, and her words actually made me feel a bit calmer.
Going to court was exactly what I wanted.
My mother-in-law mistook my silence for fear, pulled her bag back, and kept shouting.
You ungrateful brat! Youre an orphan with no parents. If our family hadnt ignored your background, do you really think you couldve married my daughter?
Now that youve got someone else outside, you come up with a random excuse to divorce my daughter, and you even try to blame her for everything?
Im telling you, theres no such easy way out in this world!
I didnt want to argue with them any longer.
Since we cant settle this, well meet in court.
Talking more wont change anything. Lets let the judge decide.
A week later, Kaia and I finally had our divorce hearing at the courthouse.
A crowd of her relatives came; they nearly filled every seat in the gallery.
They were all there to side with her, staring at me with anger and disgust.
Before the hearing started, Kaia stood before me, her eyes red as she spoke.
Apollo, do we really have to go this far?
If you just say no, we can go home. Well live our life together again and never bring up the past, alright?
I didnt bother replying and walked straight into the courtroom without looking back.
When the hearing began, the judge went through the documents submitted by Kaias side and then looked up at me.
Miss Velasquezs situation was an accident. You can apply for divorce, but the extra conditions you proposed are unreasonable.
In this case, Mr. Granger, you have no right to demand that Miss Velasquez leave with nothing.
I rose from my seat and met the judges eyes. I have other evidence.
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