Chapter 45 Stop Overreacting
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Shawn sneered, his tone full of mockery. “Success isn’t built on daydreams and empty promises, I’m swamped with work, dealing with constant stress. Money doesn’t magically appear out of nowhere. If you expect me to be considerate of your feelings, shouldn’t you also acknowledge the challenges I face? I’ve never been stingy with you. I give you a monthly allowance of a million and even support your parents. So tell me, Tiffany, is it that unbearable to be my wife?”
His words hit me like a freezing downpour, sending clills through my entire body.
Maybe he was right. Maybe I was being selfish, constantly asking for more and never satisfied.
But every choice came with a price. Over the past six years, he had provided me with a life of wealth and comfort, so much so that I had lost all sense of financial hardship. Yet, as a woman who had spent three decades tormented by emotions, only to die of illness in the end–I couldn’t bear to relive the same fate.
Just call it arrogance. Perhaps I simply craved something more, a wealth of the soul rather than the money. I wanted to live differently this time.
Seeing me fall silent, Shawn assumed he had crushed my foolish dreams. From this moment on, I would be the obedient wife, turning a blind eye to his affairs. He wanted the best of both worlds, a loyal wife at home and mistresses outside, all living in silent understanding.
For him, this was the ideal arrangement.
But what about me? I could never accept sharing my husband with other women. I just couldn’t. Unless I was the one who gained something from it
Tiffany, we’ve been married for six years, not just a few months. This passion and romance you keep chasing, it’s not that I don’t care, but it’s unnecessary. Let’s just focus on living a stable life, raising Yuna. And if you ever feel lonely, we can have another baby. If you don’t want to go through the struggle of pregnancy, IVF is an option. You could even have twin boys if you wanted”
“No” His words felt like an invisible hand tightening around my throat, cutting off my breath.
One Yuna had already turned my world upside down. Having two more sons was out of the question. Suppose the Hartwells needed an heir, that was their concern, not mine. All I wanted was to end this marriage and take back control of my life.
Shawn narrowed his eyes, his expression darkening. Clearly, my response didn’t sit well with him.
“Can you stop overreacting? If you keep pushing, you’ll only hurt yourself in the end, he said, his voice laced with disappointment.
I’m sorry.
My grip tightened on the steering wheel as I suddenly hit the brakes, pulling over. Pain colored my voice. “Maybe I am too selfish, maybe I’ve been too naive. Bur Shawn, this marriage isn’t working. I’m not saying you’re a bad husband, you’re good, really. But I ….
Tiffany, that’s enough.” He cut me off sharply, as if terrified I’d mention divorce again. His voice rose frustration. “I’ve already compromised. I’m handing Apex Hotel over to you. Isn’t that what you wanted: You want a career, don’t you? I saw the design plans you showed me last time. I admire your talent. You’re capable. So tell me, do you still want a divorce?”
I looked at him, momentarily stunned.
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His eyes burned with fury, as dark and unfathomable as a black hole. “If we divorce, you’ll lose everything. including this career you claim to want so badly. And if you’re the one who files for divorce, I can make sure you walk away with nothing. No child, no assets,”
I gazed at him and suddenly understood how truly frightening Shawn could be.
His feelings for me had completely faded. He had just told me to stop dreaming about love and passion because Queena had already given him plenty of that. Their romance had left its mark everywhere, yet he still wanted me trapped in this lifeless marriage, refusing to set me free..
Shawn was utterly selfish. He could indulge in passion and excitement whenever he pleased, yet he trapped me in a lifeless cage.
But he did remind me of one thing. If I divorced him, might lose my career. And there was a good chance I wouldn’t walk away with much of the wealth, ether.
I needed Apex Hotel as a stepping stone. Once I had gathered enough skills and experience, I would be -ready to face any challenges ahead.
Now was not the right moment to bring up divorce.
“I’m sorry, I wasn’t thinking straight, I murmured, adjusting the car back onto the road.
Shawn was seething, arms folded, his expression dark and unreadable as he stared ahead in silence.
Staying married was fine, as long as my heart remained my own.
I would stop waiting for his surprises or gifts. I wouldn’t ask when he planned to come home. We would simply exist like two strangers who knew each other too well.
At the lunch table, Susanna brought up the topic of having a baby again, but Yuna lost her temper, snapping at her until she finally fell silent.
Shawn glanced at his furious daughter, who was too upset to touch her food, and gently reassured her. “All right, Yuna. Mommy and I have decided not to have a baby for the time being”
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