Chapter 2 The clerk froze for a moment . " What's the reason ? " " We've broken up . " " Wendy paused , then added , " He still can't forget his first love . " The clerk's expression softened with sympathy . She immediately handed over a form . " Fill this out . The divorce will be approved within ten business days . " " Thank you . Wendy filled out the form carefully , and when she handed it back , she felt a rush of lightness . The boulder that had weighed on her chest for years was suddenly gone . For the first time in forever , she even felt like humming a tune . With the clerk's confirmation , she exhaled in relief and walked home with buoyant steps . But the good mood evaporated the moment she reached the front door . Before she even entered , the smell of something burnt hit her nose . She pushed the door open , and thick smoke billowed out , choking her in a fit of coughing In the kitchen , Robert stood at the stove , his face dark with fury . Lydia sat on the couch , eyes red , her hand smeared with ointment . " Where the hell were you ? " Robert snapped . " You left the stove on , and Lydia burned her hand putting out the fire ! " Wendy stiffened . She had forgotten about the beef she'd left simmering when the phone call came . -I'm sorry , I had something urgent " What could possibly be more importarit than your housework ? " Robert's laugh was harsh , cutting To him , Wendy was nothing but a woman who loved him obsessively , a wife who should wait at home , cook , and tend to his first love . A perfect wife for a service man . She did played that part in the part . But things had changed . Her lips parted to tell him about Luca , but she stopped herself abruptly . Not yet . Not until the divorce was finalized . Her silence only made him angrier . " You made a mistake , so you'll be punished . Go stand outside . All night . " " Robert ... " Lydia's soft , fragile voice floated over . " The forecast says rain tonight . If Wendy stands out there , she'll fall ill ... " " She's a serviceman's wife , " Robert cut her off coldly . " If she can't handle a little hardship , what use is she ? If it weren't for her carelessness , you wouldn't be hurt . " And that was the point . It was always about Lydia . Wendy said nothing . She turned and walked out to the yard . The rain came quickly , at first a drizzle , then a steady downpour . The drops stung against her skin . Through the window , she could see Robert bent over Lydia , carefully applying ointment to her hand , his brows furrowed as if tending a treasure . Lydia said something , and Robert shook his head with a small smile , ruffling her hair The gesture made Wendy's heart lurch . Years ago , Luca had done the exact same thing when they were studying in a military academy . She had hidden on the training field , crying after failing an exam , when he found her . Without a word , he ruffled her hair . ' Don't cry , " he said with a grin . " I'll teach you ' Chupter 2 W WebNovel 0.30 % And he had . Three whole months later , she placed first in the program . At the celebration , he secretly squeezed her hand under the table and whispered , " My Wendy is amazing " Now , rain and tears mingled on her lips , bitter and salty . Inside , Robert's profile overlapped with Luca's in her blurred vision . The resemblance was maddening . Then Lydia suddenly pushed Robert away , " Robert , don't ... Wendy will be hurt if she sees this . What if she demands a divorce ? " Robert cast a glance toward the window , his tone ley . " I told her before we married that the one I loved was you . She knows it and swallows it down . " He paused , his voice full of certainty . " As for divorce , even if the whole world splits up , she never will . " Wendy let out a hollow laugh He was wrong . So very wrong . The rain poured harder , soaking her through until the cold bit into her bones . Her vision darkened , her body swayed , but she stubbornly stayed standing Only when dawn bled into the horizon did her strength finally give out . She collapsed heavily onto the ground . Before her consciousness slipped away , she felt someone lift her , a warm towel brushing across her face , tender and gentle . " Luca ... " she murmured , clutching the hand instinctively . " You came back ... " The hand froze . A moment later , Robert's voice cut down like ice from above . " Who the hell is Luca ? " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!