After five loveless years of marriage, Rebecca Perry finally realizes her husband Vance Bradford has never stopped loving his first love, Catherine. Instead of fighting for his attention, Rebecca quietly prepares to leave, learning a new language and securing a place abroad. When she presents Vance with divorce papers and disappears, he is stunned. But her dazzling new life soon makes him desperately regret letting her go.
Tomorrow was truly a day worth looking forward to, so tonight, she needed to sleep well. But excitement made sleep elusive ; she woke up multiple times throughout the night. This restless anticipation lingered into the next afternoon. She knew the French proficiency scores wouldn’t be available until later, but she couldn’t help checking her…
The soft, coquettish voice made Rebecca’s hand tremble, nearly dropping the phone. ” Vance, are you home yet? Is everything alright? ” Catherine slurred, sounding just as drunk. Without waiting for a response, she continued, ” I understand your dilemma. Rebecca has given you so much. You don’t have to feel guilty toward me. W…
I was a bit willful, but Vance has always been so tolerant. No matter how long I was away or how far I went, he waited for me right where I left. ” Vance smiled indulgently, the picture of gentlemanly grace. ” Oh my gosh, what fairy – tale love! ” gushed a younger, single…
After saying goodbye, Desmond suddenly turned back. ” It’s not shameful to have a broken leg or scars. The shame lies with those who mock you. They’re the ugly ones. Kind people will only cheer for you. Bye, Rebecca. ” 1 He ran off, his arms swinging under the moonlight as if verifying his words.…
“I didn’t, ” she retorted, then suddenly felt there was no need to explain. But his demeanor suggested that he was using this matter to go berserk. Her eyes widened as he suddenly unbuckled his belt. Clutching the blanket, she scrambled to get off the bed from the other side, but he lunged, pulling her…
It was her brother’s birthday. He had marked every important day, remembering their birthdays even better than she did. Such instances were too numerous to count. Her parents liked to boast to everyone about how rich and generous their son – in – law was, and so, people admired Rebecca for marrying such a good…
Even if you don’t think of yourself, think of us. What about your dad and me in our old age? What about your brother? ” The nagging grated on Rebecca’s nerves. Every time her family squeezed Vance for more, she felt like vanishing into thin air. Their greed trampled her dignity and shredded her self…
A melancholic song filled the silence: ” I heard you married on a lonely night. No smile upon your face in sight. I never dared to ask or see. What if the blame belongs to me? Back then, I was too young, too wild. Careless words, a reckless child. I hurt you deeply. I made…
“I’ll be waiting for that adventure.” They shared the bed, rain pattering midway through the night. Rebecca suddenly understood why she always slept so soundly to the rhythm of rain. Childhood rainy nights meant sharing with Josette, who patted her gently while weaving tales. The rain’s rhythm, blended with Josette’s soothing voice, always lulled her.…
“Oh, no, ” Josette chuckled. ” I prefer milder, clearer flavors myself, and Rebecca has been dancing since she was a little girl, so she tends to favor lighter diets as well.” “Then… ” Vance turned to look at Rebecca. Just then, Rebecca’s phone, which she had only plugged in to charge earlier, powered on…