Chapter 2 The moment I mentioned clearing my name , guilt flashed through Hektors eyes before quickly disappearing behind irritation . Jesus , Yunifer , why are you so fucking obsessed with the past ? he snapped , running his hand through his hair . Ive never given a shit that you were in prison or that your body isnt perfect . Cant you just move the hell on ? He paced in front of me , frustration radiating from every movement . I love you so damn much , and you wont even take care of yourself . Its honestly pathetic . Realizing his tone was too harsh , he softened his voice . Baby , I just hate seeing you torture yourself over things we cant change , he paused , changing the subject . Hey , the care home called your moms doing better . Your birthdays coming up , right ? Ill bring her home to stay with us . I stared at him through my tears , saying nothing . Avoiding my gaze , he backed toward the door . Ill make dinner . Get some rest . Before I could respond , he disappeared , the door clicking shut behind him . Since quitting art for business , Hektor had become the stereotypical exec who couldnt find the kitchen in his own house . No one would believe hed cook for his damaged , disgraced wife . But of course , everything Hektor did was ultimately for Laria . Once his footsteps faded , I grabbed my phone and called my mother in law . I want out , I said flatly . Ill sign the divorce papers whenever you want . Just make it quick . After a stunned pause , her venomous voice hissed through the speaker . Who the fuck do you think you are , demanding a divorce from my son ? she spat . 19:28 The Black Swans Final Revenge Pirouette : The 991 33.6 % Chapter 2 If it werent for Hektors misplaced charity in marrying you , trash like you wouldnt qualify to scrub our toilets . Without him , youd be turning tricks under a bridge somewhere . I bit my lip hard enough to taste blood , my hand shaking around the phone . Eventually , as if granting me a royal pardon , she said . Five days . When you sign those papers , take your crazy mother and disappear from our lives forever . For a whole year , my mother in law had threatened divorce weekly . Yet when I finally asked for it myself , youd think Id insulted the queen . I must have passed out from exhaustion . Through the fog of sleep , I heard someone call my name . A hand touched my forehead , and I instinctively recoiled , though I couldnt escape completely . When I woke again , sunlight flooded the room . The space beside me was cold and empty . I barely made it downstairs when I heard Larias theatrical sobbing . God , Hektor , when will I ever get pregnant ? Julians been trying for months . What if theres something wrong with me ? Youre young and healthy , Hektor soothed , using that gentle voice he never used with me . When the times right , itll happen . Dont cry , sweetheart its not good for you . When Laria spotted me , her sobbing ceased . Her expertly swollen eyes locked on mine. Yunifer ! After her greeting , she shifted closer to Hektor , widening those innocent doe eyes as if I might attack her at any moment . Ever since shed married Julian the man who was supposed to be my husband shed perfected the role of victim whenever I was around . Before I could speak , Laria rushed to explain . Please dont be upset with Hektor ! Coming here was all my idea . She reached for her purse on the sofa , making a show of leaving . Hektor stepped between us , annoyance flickering across his face before he turned to me . Yunifer , Larias going through a really rough patch . I invited her to stay for a few days . As her sister in law , Id appreciate if you could make her feel welcome . 19:28 The Black Swans Final Revenge Pirouette : The 99th Alo 33.8 % Chapter 2 Pain stabbed through my chest , but I forced myself to say . Stay as long as you need . It didnt matter anyway . In five days , Id be gone . 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