Chapter 12 Robert's face went white . He had missed her . The next train to the same destination wouldn't start until three days later . No matter how desperately he wanted to chase her , he couldn't . He thanked the staff member hoarsely . The rain intensified , but he ma downpour . At the house , Lydia sulked in the guest room . He didn't even notice For the first time , he entered Wendy's bedroom . no move to seck shelter , trudging onward through the Both of his parents and Wendy herself had often hinted about their lack of intimacy , but he had perfunctorily used excuses of late hours and work as refusal for many times Now , standing in the empty room , he found it was as if she had never truly lived here all those years . There was nothing of her left . Even the gifts he had given her were gone . He sank onto the bed and sat there all night , waiting , half - hoping she might walk back through the door . But the house stayed silent , as though he was the only one living here . " The next morning , Lydia came downstairs and found the table bare . She'd forgotten , it was Wendy who'd been in charge of cooking everyday in this house . She had intended to go out and buy food , but then she realized Robert was here , and recalled what happened last night . Determined to please Robert , she forced herself into the kitchen . Eggs , porridge , a few side dishes . Setting the plates on the table , she'd been planning to call him when he walked downstairs . Though a little suprised , she swiftly greeted him with a smile. " Robert , I've made breakfast for you . Come on , have a try . " H " Okay . " His voice was hoarse from a sleepless night , but hesitance which had appeared last night was gone . Who he'd truly loved should be Lydia , and Wendy's departure was merely a closed chapter . He walked to Lydia and hugged her lightly . " Thank you . " Finding his emotion back to normal , Lydia was overjoyed . She set the food down , watching him eat with glowing eyes , pretending it was a honeymoon breakfast even though it was just a plain one . Later , he donned his uniform and returned to work . At the Brigade , he was immerged in work for the whole morning , until his collegues teased lightly at lunchtime . " Robert , Wendy's still coming here by soon , right ? Always about this time . I wonder what she's bringing today . " " Yeah , if I had a wife like yours , I'd be smiling in my sleep . But she only has eyes for you . " " She even takes care of your first love , really loving you to the bone . " They laughed , admiring and envious . Robert's chest constricted , Then someone called out before he was about to say something . " Look , maybe she's here now ! His heart jolted . Could it be Wendy ? But when the figure approached , it was Lydia instead . And he was even unaware of his disappointment inside . He forced a smile . " Lydia . Why are you here ? " Intending to make everyone know their relationship , Lydia deliberately showed up at his brigade . She took out a lunchbox from her bag and handed over . Chapter 12 WebNovel 4.3 FREE Google Play OPEN It's been a while , but I'm finding my faith " To bring you food , of course . You're divorced now , so it's my turn to take care of you . " Then she took out another one containing some snacks and offered them to the others . " I made it myself. Please enjoy . " Everyone took some bites politely , cause they were in the same brigade and no one wanted to embarrass Robert , but their glances shifted . Everyone knew how devoted Wendy had been . And she had been replaced so quickly , which was the best fodder for whispers . Robert's face darkened . He held back his temper until Lydia left . Then the murmurs began . " She really divorced him ? I can't still believe it ! " " How could he let Wendy go ? She was so devoted these years , but now he dumped her for his first love . Heartless bastard . " " Keep your voice down . You can't force a man to love a wife just in name . As for Wendy , who knows where she's gone now ? If only she'd taken my advances . At least I am not so obssessed with first love as him . ' They laughed and joked among themselves , occasionally casting pointed glances his way . This was exactly why Robert had never considered divorce before . No matter what happened , any marital discord would inevitably attract unwanted scrutiny given his status . He had never wanted the divorce public . And yet , on the very first day , the whole brigade already knew . That night , when he returned home , his patience snapped . " Lydia , " he said wearily , " what the hell were you thinking today ? Don't you know how sensitive my position is ? " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!