Chapter 1 Its been seven days since I woke up in the hospital , with no one by my side except the nurse . Thinking about the fiancé who had left me behind , My eyes darkened a bit . I grabbed my phone , which had run out of battery , borrowed a charger , and turned it on . There was no message from Lucas . Just as I was about to turn it off , I saw Lucass name flashing on the screen . As soon as I answered , his accusatory voice pierced through : Violet , what are you trying to pull now ? In that situation , Vanessa has a heart condition , what was wrong with me taking her away ? We were already rescued , there was going to be a second team of rescuers . Why didnt you just follow them back ? I had to leave because I had a billion dollar project at the company . Your job doesnt pay much , so what are you so upset about ? You havent answered my calls for days ! I listened calmly as he poured out his frustrations , there wasnt a hint of concern in his voice , only accusations , every word was talking down to me while defending Vanessa . When he finally finished pouring , I hoarsely said , Im in the hospital … But before I could finish , he interrupted : Violet , can you stop using such pathetic tricks to get my attention ? Always trying to get the attention , youre disgusting . Youre doing this because you never believed that Vanessa and I were innocent , right ? Why is your mind so nasty ? No wonder Vanessa always says youre full of schemes . Then he hung up . When I called him back , I found out that he had blocked me . I laughed at myself and found a caregiver . I wasnt going to neglect my health just because Lucas wasnt worth it . The Perfect Husbands Secret 12.8 % apter stayed in the hospital for 20 days . During that time , Lucas didnt call me even once . Thad surgery to remove the steel rod from my leg . Although I might have a slight limp , my leg was saved , and for that , I was grateful . After these things happened , I decided to start loving myself more . 20 days later , I was discharged from the hospital , but unexpectedly , I received a call from Lucas . When I answered , he asked , Violet , have you reflected on what you Why should I reflect ? I replied coldly . Lucas was taken aback by my tone , then softened his voice : did wrong ? We are the ones in a relationship . Vanessa and I have always been innocent , but you always make a fuss . That was a landslide , and she was so scared , plus she had a heart condition . I just hoped youd be more understanding . The more he spoke , the more justified he sounded , perhaps even convincing himself . He then said , I know I was wrong to leave you behind that day . Ive booked a restaurant . Let me take you out to dinner ? His tone wasnt particularly sincere , but after being with him for so many years , I knew this was his way of making amends . But after experiencing the moment of death and leaving me at that moment by him , I no longer had any hope for Lucas . During my hospital stay , I reflected on my past with Lucas and realized that when you invest too much in a relationship , you become afraid of losing it , and end up becoming excessively submissive . I had spoiled Lucas too much , letting him punish me whenever he wanted , and making me suffer whenever he wished . 40.00 hapter In the past , whenever he offered a vague reconciliation , I would immediately take the opportunity to make up with him , ignoring the real issues between us . Thats why his friends never thought highly of me , seeing me as nothing more than a pushover . And they were right if I werent such a pushover , how could Lucas treat me with such * disregard ? When he suggested dinner , I suddenly felt a sense of peace and said , Come pick me up from the hospital . He seemed to freeze , probably remembering the time he accused me of using underhanded tactics to get his attention , never expecting that I was truly in the hospital . He insisted on coming to pick me up with a gentle tone . But I waited for a long time until it got so late . I eventually took a cab home , ate takeout , and never saw any sign of Lucas . I packed up my things with my injured leg . I saw that Vanessa had posted a picture of a candlelit dinner : I knew youd always be there when I needed you . Looking at the seemingly romantic picture , I suddenly felt a sense of release . In Lucass heart , I would never compare to Vanessa . As long as Vanessa was around , I would always be the one left behind . I went from being mad every time that happened , until now , making a scene to accepting as normal . 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