Never Seen After the Divorce:I Refused to Forgive Him

Two years earlier, Ezra Howard had cheated. His lover, Heidi Trevino, and I were abducted at the same time, and he chose without hesitation to rescue Heidi.

Throughout the half-month I remained kidnapped and mistreated by the kidnappers, crimson cigarette stubs burned my arm, and my private photos circulated online, as Ezra stayed in Switzerland, keeping Heidi company on a relaxing vacation.

Only after I was saved did I learn that I was pregnant, and fortunately, the baby was strong enough to survive.

The kidnapping case created a huge disturbance throughout the city. Heidi was dismissed from the orchestra and vanished from sight after that.

Because of his guilt and the child in my belly, Ezra knelt in the rain for three days and nights, begging me not to divorce, which made me unable to stop thinking about our past.

At 14, we met, his parents abandoned him to manage alone, while I pleaded with my father to bring him home.

At 15, because I casually said I wanted cake, he skipped class and accepted punishment just to leave school and buy it.

At 17, he wrote me awkward love letters like other boys his age.

At 18, just to see me once, he took a twelve-hour flight to England.

My interests, my habits, even the dates of my menstrual cycle, he remembered them all clearly.

At that moment, I decided to give him one last chance, so my child could have a complete family.

Afterward, Ezra kept his word, and his body and mind fully went back to the family.

However, in the third year after he came back, on our fifth wedding anniversary, he cheated again with Heidi.

As I lay in the emergency room, Heidis soft, teasing voice came through the phone from the other side.

Brother Ezra, between Evie and me, who gives you stronger feelings?

He was driven by lust. Of course, you. She was just a cold fish, completely without feeling.

At that instant, I suddenly realized that filthy men would always be drawn to women outside.

And a marriage that had already been stained could no longer act as if it were clean.

I immediately called the lawyer, Attorney Harper, I want to divorce him, the faster the better.

The person on the other end of the phone answered confidently. Miss Russo, leave it to me. In seven days, you will receive the divorce certificate. I assure you that the jerk will lose everything, not a single cent remaining.

After ending the call, I immediately booked a flight for seven days later to England.

But when I really left and married another man, Ezra, who often cheated, instead, I desperately begged me to return.

On our fifth wedding anniversary, Ezra took our daughter and me back to the old town once more.

Our daughter happily ran up to the ice cream cart, insisting she wanted to eat one.

As I raised my head, I realized the employee before me was Heidi, who had once interfered with our marriage.

She once believed she was above others and pure, but now she had humbled herself to be a vendor on the streets.

I carefully and quietly glanced at the man beside me.

In his eyes, shock and pain were mixed, and it made me uneasy.

I showed a faint smile. Husband, hurry and pay.

He paused for a moment, looking a bit surprised, then awkwardly pulled out his phone to pay. But when he took the ice cream, he suddenly lost control.

The ice cream fell to the ground, sticky liquid splashing onto my clean white skirt, leaving a messy stain.

Seeing this, Vera immediately burst into tears, pointing at him as she cried, Bad daddy, I hate you!

He suddenly snapped back, saw the stained hem of my skirt, and crouched down to wipe it carefully with tissues.

Sorry, Evie, I got distracted.

I remained silent.

A stained skirt could be cleaned, but could broken feelings ever go back to the past?

I raised my head and faced her, my eyes full of boldness.

She wanted to watch me break down and cry out like before, but that did not happen; I only stared at her with the same calm face.

All at once, Heidi avoided my eyes, her voice shaking with fear.

Its all because of me! I didnt hold it properly, dont blame me!

In this short line, there was a lot hidden. She was still the same as before; with a few simple words, she could easily gain his sympathy.

But he was even more easily affected than I thought.

He got to his feet, Heidi to say something, but holding back, his hand paused in the air.

I moved first, lifting my daughter up in one smooth action.

In a soft voice, I said, Its just an ice cream, husband, lets go.

My words had already been kind enough, yet hesitation showed in his eyes, and he left with me unwillingly.

He even turned back at every step.

Ezra, did you forget something?

My nails pressed deeply into my palm, and only after feeling the pain did I ask with mixed emotions.

He paused for a moment before replying, No, Evie, youre thinking too much.

Although the car was parked just ahead, the road seemed long.

Just like his heart and mine, though they seemed close, they were already far apart.

What happened two years ago felt like a different life, and we no longer spoke of the past, quietly moving ahead.

But over these two years, my heart had always been uneasy; he was the one who shattered the glass, yet I had to step on it every day.

It started to rain, and he quickly raised an umbrella, covering our daughter and me while the rain soaked his other shoulder.

This scene made me think of the past I had shared with him.

Ezra had a painful childhood, being the Howard familys illegitimate son who could not be acknowledged.

The Howard family refused to recognize him, and his mother ignored him; the children nearby would shout insults when they saw him. A bastard nobody wants!

The nanny disliked him as well, seeing him as trouble, earning a good wage, but still abusing him.

When he was eight, I was by the lake flying a kite with friends and noticed him, injured and extremely thin.

I gently stepped in front of him and asked, Big brother, do you not have money to eat? Ill give you all my money!

At that time, I handed him everything I had, both bills and coins. He lifted his head to look at me, and there seemed to be light in his eyes.

That 115 dollars brought someone into my life who loved me.

At 14, his parents completely ignored him, leaving him to survive on his own, while I begged my father to take him in.

At 15, just because I said I wanted cake, he skipped class and accepted punishment to go outside the school to buy it.

At 17, he wrote awkward love letters to me like other boys his age.

At 18, just to see me once, he took a 12-hour flight to England.

He remembered all my likes, my routines, even the dates of my menstrual cycle. Everyone said we were perfectly matched.

I once foolishly believed we would grow old together after marriage, but no one expected that someone like him would be unfaithful, and with the junior I had supported.

At my concert, he met Heidi, my junior, and fell for her at first sight, unable to let go.

The car came to a stop in front of us, and he thoughtfully opened the door.

Once inside the car, Ezra looked at me and said in a soft voice, Evie, shes already out of my mind. Dont think too much.

I quietly responded; this was how I had numbly lived through the past two years.

He missed my birthday, and I remained silent.

I was allergic to perfume, but when he gifted it, I still said it was okay.

He forgot to pick me and the child up, and I only said he was busy.

Ignoring everything had become my way of holding this marriage together.

As the driver was about to drive off, sudden loud shouts for help came from afar, from the spot where Heidi was selling.

Someone come fast, something collapsed! Help!

As soon as he heard it, he seemed to lose his senses, and without a word, he tried to step out of the car.

Evie, I suddenly recalled the wedding ring was left behind, Im going to get it!

My heart raced, and I reached out to firmly hold his sleeve.

If its gone, we can just buy another, dont go.

Vera asked in an innocent voice, Daddy, where are you going?

His eyes grew red, his expression became uneasy, and he spoke to me, Evie, thats our wedding ring. I have to go find it!

With that, he pulled his hand away from mine, hurried out of the car, and ran into the alley, leaving a determined figure behind.

I froze, and in that instant, the wedding ring had clearly been in his hand.

Vera asked with pure innocence, Mommy, will Daddy come back?

At that moment, I stayed silent.

I also did not know if he would come back.

When I saw him again, his face was covered in dust, and the sleeve of his tailored suit was torn in several places, as he carried Heidi in his arms and walked out.

My hand clenched as I stepped out of the car and walked toward them.

In a cold tone, I asked, Did you find the ring?

Or was it her you wanted to find?

He gave no reply.

Heidi weakly slipped out of his arms and stood in front of me.

With her head lowered and voice shaking, she said, Sorry, sister. Dont blame Brother Ezra

I was the shameless one, I begged him to save me, its all my fault!

I moved one step closer, and Ezra reacted by protecting her behind him.

Watching their close gesture, some bitterness filled my heart.

Evie, someones life is in danger; dont let jealousy blind you.

If theres anything, come at me, Heidi is innocent!

I saw how anxious he was to explain, lowered my head, and smiled faintly.

At that moment, I suddenly felt that loving Ezra was too tiring, and I did not want to continue loving him.

I pushed him away at once and struck Heidi across the face.

Of course, I understand, Heidi. If you had dignity, would you still seduce your benefactors husband?

If you had any shame, you wouldnt have caused my right ear to suffer lifelong hearing loss. If you had any shame, you wouldnt have nearly caused my daughter to die before she was born!

Two years ago, I never truly settled things with you. Heaven must have pity, giving me another chance to deal with you!

Heidi covered her face in shame, tears filling her eyes, not daring to speak.

Ezras brows tightened as he grabbed my wrist hard, his tone unhappy.

Thats enough, Evie! In these two years, she has already suffered enough. You dont need to keep pushing!

If it werent for you refusing to let it go when you had the upper hand back then, Heidi wouldnt have been kicked out of the orchestra and ended up as a street vendor!

What happened back then has long been settled.

Pressing and refusing to let go, those few words gave me a firm belief.

But back then, the one at fault had clearly been Heidi!

Two years ago, when I found out Ezra was cheating, I had returned early from an overseas performance, traveling through three countries just to celebrate his birthday with him, yet I saw him and Heidi kissing at Hamilton Harbour.

At that moment, without thinking, I struck them, even sending Heidi to the hospital, making our divorce known across Kansas.

I thought divorcing would make him turn back, but instead, he sank deeper, even giving me seventy percent of his shares just to remain with Heidi.

That evening, heavy rain poured in Kansas, and he stayed on his knees at the doorway, crying and begging me.

Evie, I accept divorce, I give half of everything to you, I only ask you not to make trouble for Heidi.

Her life is very hard, but she and I truly love each other. These years, the care and time I gave you were already enough.

But he forgot, during those years I stayed by his side to build his base, my life was also very hard, for him, I turned against my family and gave up everything.

Before the divorce papers were fully signed, both Heidi and I got into a kidnapping danger.

Ezra had many enemies in his past, even kidnapping, which needed another party to act, truly sad.

When she and I were forced to choose between life and death during a live broadcast seen across Kansas, everyone assumed he would choose me.

But he did the opposite, pointing at Heidi and saying firmly, Save her, any amount of money is fine!

I stared at him in shock and pain, breaking down as I cried, Ezra, save me

My tears and despair could not make him change his mind.

He took Heidi and left without a glance back, as if I did not exist.

It was almost half a month before I was finally rescued.

In those dark days, the kidnappers beat me, burned my arm with cigarette ends, and my private photos were spread all over the internet.

He did not come to rescue me; even the kidnappers laughed and mocked me.

Miss Russo chose the wrong man, ah, while you are being tortured, he is still traveling and relaxing with his mistress!

When I was saved, if not for the hospitals urgent call, Ezra would still be in Switzerland with her, speaking of love.

We had a child, and even after everything, she was still fortunate and strong enough to live.

For the sake of this child, he finally chose to end things with Heidi and return to my side.

Because of that kidnapping incident, everyone in Kansas learned that she was a mistress. After being removed from the orchestra, she vanished.

During these two years, I thought he no longer loved her, but when they met again after so long, he still lost control over himself for her.

I quietly looked at his cold face and softly spoke.

Ezra, lets get a divorce. I will let you two lovers be together.

Hearing this, surprise and fear flashed through his eyes.

But soon, he scoffed. Evie, all these years you keep using divorce to pressure me, but you never divorce.

We have a child, you and your father already broke ties long ago; besides me, you have no one to depend on.

His words sounded very ridiculous; everyone in Kansas knew I loved him, knew my father did not agree for me to marry an illegitimate son, knew that to marry him, I endured ninety-nine family punishments and even cut ties with the Russo family.

But no one knew there was a deal between my father and me.

Ten years, as long as he still loves you like before, I will give half of the family property to him.

If he betrays you, I want you to come back home and personally take back all his assets.

Ezra, you were wrong. You really were about to lose me.

I wanted to keep arguing with him, but my daughters weak crying stopped me.

I calmly looked at them, got into the car, and drove away.

After going back home, I quickly booked a ticket for seven days later to fly to England.

Right after that, I directly called the lawyer.

Attorney Harper, I want a divorce from him, the sooner the better.

The person on the other side answered with full confidence.

Miss Russo, do not worry when I take care of things. In seven days, you can get the divorce papers. I promise to make that trash lose everything, not even a single coin left.

I ended the call, picked up a can of gasoline, and walked straight to the backyard, without any pause, as I lit the lighter and threw it into the field of flowers.

The fire covered my eyes.

The rose garden in the backyard had been brought from overseas at high cost when we married. Over the years, I carefully cared for them, like protecting the once-strong love between us.

But now, I no longer wanted anything connected to him.

When he returned late, he happened to see this scene.

The strong fire burned in front of him; at that moment, his eyes showed shock, and he even stepped forward, trying to put out the fire with his bare hands.

Seeing that the fire was too large and could not be saved, he turned and shouted at me in anger. Are you crazy? Why did you burn it?

I had feared he might realize I planned to go away, bringing trouble.

I made myself remain composed and faced him. I suddenly got an idea, I want to grow sunflowers here, so I just burned it to turn it into fertilizer.

After hearing that, he regained control and stayed calm, appearing unconcerned.

As long as you enjoy it.

I did not glance at him anymore, and as I moved to walk away, two warm and strong hands circled my waist.

About what happened today, are you still upset?

Why would I feel upset? Was someone who kept betraying really worth my anger?

I turned back, saw his beautiful peach blossom eyes, bringing up a memory.

Evie, even if I lose everything, are you still willing to marry me?

I smiled and pressed a kiss on the tear mark under his eye and said, Even if you end up as a poor man with nothing, I still want to stay with you!

His eyes looked certain, his expression honest as he made that promise to me.

In this life and the next life, I won't hurt you. If I break it, I will surely die without a complete body!

That promise felt too serious, falling on us who were still so young, we couldn't carry it.

He pulled out a gemstone necklace from his top pocket and softly set it into my hand.

I don't think about anything else, I just want to live well with you.

After saying that, he tried to touch my lips with his, but I moved away at once.

He said, After divorce, don't talk about it again, Vera is still little, hearing this isn't good.

Looking at that heavy necklace, my whole body turned stiff.

Three hours earlier, Heidi's Facebook page posted something new.

A present from brother, said I went through a lot these years.

This type of ugly necklace only older women like, so he switched it for me to the latest bracelet, oh!

Under it, many people cried out, and she almost immediately answered one message.

Its him. We meet again after being apart for so long.

Back then, this account was where she shared updates about her love with Ezra. This account I secretly followed for two years had no new posts, but it suddenly posted today.

In the picture, the hand that was purposely shown, the right hand, belonged to Ezra.

Because the mark on his wrist came from when he hurt himself before to avoid ending things with me, this time the wedding ring was gone, only leaving light marks.

I moved gently and gave the necklace back to him.

Ezra, since I was young until now, I havent worn necklaces.

At that moment, he froze, his face showing a bit of discomfort.

When we were fifteen, the first present he gave me was a necklace, and I told him then.

Sorry, I dont like wearing necklaces.

At that time, he said, Ill always remember, Ill remember everything you like!

Before he could say more, a call came in.

Mr. Howard, Miss Trevino keeps yelling that she wants to die. Please come fast and check!

Soon, I heard Heidis voice; she cried and screamed.

I do not want to see him! I do not want to be a mistress. Why do they all push me to death!

At that time, Ezra looked at me with doubt, wanting to speak to Heidi but stopping.

But soon he still chose.

I go now, very soon!

After the call finished, he quickly walked past me.

This sudden call made me feel a bit worried.

As expected, a message appeared on my phone.

[Old town fire, Heidi tried to burn the other woman alive, could it be done by the wife?]

[Past love not gone, making the wife unhappy, even starting a fire to kill?!]

Those two short lines had all pointed at me, even purposely showing the photos from that day in the old town, of me striking Heidi.

In a moment, online users exploded, all deciding that I had planned it.

Soon after, Ezra returned with great anger.

He acted out of control, grabbing my throat, shouting loudly.

You can't stand her, so you have to push her to death to feel satisfied?

I was held tight by him and couldn't breathe; my face turned red.

Seeing me struggle hard, he then woke up and let go of his hand.

I coughed a few times. It isn't me. If it were me, back then I would've killed her!

Ezra frowned, very unhappy with what I said.

Stop. Did we not agree we do not talk about what happened before!

Seeing him avoid the past, I instead felt it was both silly and sad.

She falsely accused me of cheating to get awards, led me to be hurt by extreme people online, caused my right ear to have lasting hearing loss, and made me forever unable to play the cello.

For a cello player to lose part of the sound, those painful days could not be spoken of.

Even his making up for my schizophrenia and helping her clear her suspicion could not be spoken of.

During that time, I tried so hard to get treatment, hoping to go back to the orchestra, but it all ended with one line, not to mention.

Ezra, you still love her, right?

My voice sounded very calm, but held many mixed feelings.

His body froze, as if he had not expected me to say that.

Then, he suddenly took my hand and softly said, Evie, whats done is done. Why keep holding onto it? Cant we just live well together?

I gently smiled and pulled my hand away.

If you truly wanted to live well, you would not still have feelings for her, and you would not lose control again over her safety.

Ezra, you may fool others, but you cannot fool me.

From the age of eight to twenty-eight, I had seen how he lost control because of love.

Once for me, and many times for Heidi.

When I was twenty, studying in England, I had acute gastroenteritis. I cried and called him.

If you were here with me, it would be better.

After a twelve-hour flight, he came to my side. When I had a high fever and fainted, his eyes turned red.

Im here, dont fall asleep. Ill stay with you.

Later, he would worry over Heidis stomach pain during her period, stay by her bedside all night when she had a fever, and believe her tears when she said I made things hard for her

In the end, he never lost control of me again, never panicked for me again.

Lets divorce. Like you once said, Ill grant your wish.

My words felt heavy, yet to him they were as light as air.

He smiled faintly with mockery. Evie, you wont divorce, for this family, for our daughter.

Between us, we have already gone beyond lovers; countless ties bind us tightly. You wont be willing to divorce, because you love me deeply.

I looked at his confident expression and felt it was absurd.

What if this time, I truly mean it?

Before I could hear his reply, a phone rang.

It was Heidis; if he no longer loved her, why, after so long, was his ringtone still her instrument recording?

Such poor skill, who else could it be but her?

I still remember when we argued about this. He had said, Heidis playing isnt that good, using it as a ringtone is just to acknowledge her, and even that you want to argue about?

After the call finished, he nervously moved toward the door. I suddenly caught his sleeve without saying anything.

Ezra, one last time, if you go see her today, we are totally over.

He quickly pulled away from me and spoke in a strict voice.

Stop it. Dont cause problems; she is not feeling well right now. Im going to check on her.

Why cant you stop being jealous all the time? If you didnt get someone to start that fire today, she wouldnt be in the hospital!

At last, the door slammed shut, and all I could hear around me was the wind.

After Ezra was unfaithful, I decided to forgive him. But over the past years, I spent every day and night hurting because of what he did. He kept thinking I was acting unfairly, always bringing up past issues, so starting now, let us fully separate.

Suddenly, my phone started to ring.

It was Attorney Harper calling, her voice a bit serious.

Ms. Russo, Ezra has just taken the money from the trust fund account you created for your daughter.

Every amount has been moved into Heidis account.

For her sake, Ezra even took this money illegally, which is really shameful.

After the call ended, I quickly called another number right away.

Hello, I want to make a police report. Someone has committed fraud.

Within only half a day, I saw the money go back into the fund account, and at the same time, my phone kept ringing nonstop.

Ezra called me again and again, more than ten times, like he had lost control.

I did not even check; I simply switched on airplane mode and stayed with my daughter while she drew.

Soon after, he rushed back quickly, staring at me and speaking.

What are you doing, acting like this? Why did you contact the police?

I quietly shut the drawing book and looked straight at him.

I got back the money that belongs to my daughter. Is there any issue?

Or do you think I should report you as well?

Seeing how calm I was, he could not hold back his anger; he suddenly seized my wrist.

Come with me to the police station now and say you were wrong!

With a loud slap, the room became quiet again.

I could barely recall how many times I had struck him because of Heidi, yet he still would not change.

Ezra, that money was what you said you would never use, and now you spend it to please the mistress, is that it?

Three years earlier, on Veras one-month celebration, Ezra and I set up a trust fund for her together, to keep her safe for her whole life.

He was the one who promised that no one would ever use this money.

Yes, so what, Evie? I already stopped loving you long ago!

If not for this child, I would have married Heidi a long time ago!

You supported me before, I truly feel thankful, but now Im telling you we have already settled everything!

Ezra spoke many lines without stopping, every word hurting deeply.

I stared at his face, suddenly feeling a bit lost.

What was he saying

When I was pregnant, he gently placed his ear on my stomach and happily said, Baby, your dad and mom are both waiting for you; you need to arrive safe and healthy.

After the baby came into the world, he changed diapers himself, picked up baby things, and softly said, Evie, thank you, our little family is now whole.

And he said, if not because of this child, we would have separated long ago.

My hands shook, and I cried out in a rough voice.

Ezra, can you return what you owe me? Without me, you would be where you are today!

Together with Veras weak crying, this argument suddenly ended.

Ezra glanced at me with impatience and spoke coldly, Evie, believe whatever you like, I will not allow her to go to jail.

And for you, as long as you keep acting like you dont know anything, this home will not fall apart, you can still stay as Mrs. Howard.

After he finished speaking, the loud sound of the door shutting echoed.

So being happy means acting like you dont know, but I no longer want that.

Vera looked at me with teary eyes, and I forced out a smile.

Vera, dont worry, Mom will take you away.

That night, Ezra did not return at all, and that account showed their love updated again.

That lovely hand-in-hand picture strongly hurt my heart.

With you here, I do not fear anything, love you!

I quietly pressed like on that post.

Then I called my father.

Dad, after one week, I will bring Vera back to England.

The man on the other side of the call laughed loudly.

My child, I know he cheats again, a foolish man who cannot control his body.

This time, do you still, like before, leave him a chance?

I looked at the wedding picture on the wall and gave a firm answer.

No, I want him to lose everything, worse than death!

Ezra, you think you do not owe me anymore, but I want you to pay me back what you owe me.

From that day, Ezra didnt come back home, not even hiding his cheating.

He treated cheating like something normal, like I was an air.

I looked at that account posting often, but didnt feel the same sadness and pain as before.

I said I wanted to see the world, he brought me to an auction, people thought I was Mrs. Howard.

I came to Paris with him, the Eiffel Tower saw our love.

I said I wanted a house, he gave me that villa in Fairview Heights!

In only one week, their loving posts went over twenty.

I saved everyone, printed them on paper, and gave them to Attorney Harper.

I dont only want to take back the money he gave Heidi, I also want them to pay for the hurt they caused me.

After dealing with these things, I went to the door of the storage room near the stairs in the villa and opened it.

I walked to the old safe covered in dust and took out that faded notebook.

It kept the memories of the past twenty years between Ezra and me, every line full of real feelings.

At the same time as I tore that notebook into pieces, my phone also got a message.

Ms. Russo, the visa process for you and your daughter is done. Welcome to England.

After dinner, I got a teasing message from Heidi.

Evie, I know you have been watching my account. I posted it on purpose for you to see.

No matter how long we stayed apart, once I move my finger, he will come to me. I suggest you leave quickly, dont wait until you are kicked out of the Howard family and truly feel ashamed!

I showed a faint smile, typed a few words.

You care so much about what I threw away, then keep it properly.

As soon as that short line was sent, I could picture her angry face.

I once believed that once I received the divorce certificate, Ezra and I would fully separate.

But during this time, Heidi never planned to let me live peacefully.

On the way to bring Vera to her art class, a traffic accident happened.

Before I fainted, I clearly heard the driver make a call, his voice in panic.

Damn, Miss Trevino, are you trying to get me killed!

You never said there was a child in the car, and she belongs to the Howard family!

After that, I could no longer hear anything and sank into deep darkness.

When I slowly opened my eyes, my head had bandages, and a needle was in the back of my hand.

When she saw I was awake, the nurse quickly went to get the doctor, but I suddenly sat up and pulled the needle out.

Where is my child! How is she?!

The nurse firmly held me back, trying to calm me.

Ms. Russo, please stay calm! Your daughter is being treated, she will be alright!

I struggled hard to get free, shouting in a rough voice.

I need to stay with her; if Im not there, she will be scared!

The nurse looked at me with worry, gently comforting me.

Ms. Russo, you have a light concussion now. You cannot leave the room! The doctors are with your child, she will be fine!

Veras little face came into my thoughts.

She had always been terrified of pain. When she learned to walk, she cried for her mother after her first fall. It hurt so much, how could she endure it

Even after hearing the nurses words, uneasiness and panic still surged in my chest.

A deep fear wrapped around me tightly.

As I waited outside the emergency room, I nervously called Ezras number.

Vera and I were in a car accident.

The person on the other side heard and quickly responded.

Which hospital? I will come right away.

After giving him the hospitals address, a long time passed, yet he still did not appear.

I called his phone again. This time, his voice sounded very irritated.

Evie, just to make me return, you would even say something like this about your daughter? Have you no shame?

Facing his sudden blame, I spoke with anger rising inside me.

I am not lying, she is being rescued!

The person on the other end stayed silent for a few seconds, then the call ended without a word.

Right after that, Heidi sent me a message with a very revealing video.

In the video, the man was shirtless, speaking to her in a drawn-out tone.

I love you Shall we stay together forever?

The video had the mans heavy breathing and the womans sweet, teasing voice.

Evie, did you see it? Take your daughter and go die together. Even if you die, he wont look at you!

I felt a strong, sick feeling in my chest. That filthy pair of man and woman were so disgusting!

The emergency room light turned off, and I got up in panic.

When the doctor saw me, he shook his head helplessly.

I became afraid and grabbed his sleeve. What happened to my child?!

Im sorry, Ms. Russo, we did all we could.

The kids life is kept, but right now theres no way to wake up; she may be in a coma for the rest of her life.

At that time, my tears flowed out, my whole body lost strength, and I fell to the ground.

What are you saying, in a coma shes just three years old!

Im begging you to save her, okay!

The doctor helped me stand, but my whole body had no energy.

A faint feeling came, and I lost consciousness.

After that, in my ears, the doctors urgent voice kept repeating.

Evie, dont sleep. Think of your child, think of your family!

The patients pulse is too slow, hurry and bring the defibrillator!

Tears ran down from the corners of my eyes.

In my thoughts, like a turning light, these past twenty years kept showing again and again.

There was my parents soft support. Our Evie is amazing, she will surely become the strongest cello player!

There were Ezras sweet whispers by my side. Evie, if I ever hurt you, you mustnt forgive me easily!

And my childs first line when learning to talk. Mom, I love you!

..

Yet at last, everything that stayed was Ezras harsh blame, his sickened look, slowly eating me away, little by little.

Too loud, this place.

Why didnt people who broke true love suffer like being stabbed by countless needles? Why did those who got hurt have to walk in fear?

Ezra, I hated you, I hated you so deeply

I wanted to stay alive, to see you get punished myself.

When I opened my eyes again, a known voice gently reached my left ear.

He said, Evie, Im here to bring you back home.

How could it be him!

Vera, lying in a coma for many years, had already turned into an unchangeable reality, yet what made my anger grow even more was when our kid was being saved, he was still wrapped in bed together with Heidi.

I had to make them suffer the cost!

I used a huge amount of money to hire a private investigator, fully check the facts of the crash, and hand over all the proof one by one to the court, charging Heidi with intentional homicide.

During these several days at the hospital, I took care of all matters, while Ezra had no updates at all.

Right before boarding onto the Russo familys private jet, I picked up a call from Harper.

Ms. Russo, with help from Mr. Rivas, the divorce papers were already secured earlier, and at the same time, the court has now taken the car crash case.

Congrats to you, starting a fresh life, hope everything goes well for you in England.

When the plane passed over the skies of Kansas, I smiled with ease.

After going through the gates of death once, I didnt choose to leave quietly anymore,

I wanted all of you to fall into hell, never to come back!

While watching the clouds moving outside the window, I lifted my lips into a smile.

Ezra, from now on, Kansas isnt my safe place anymore, but your endless hell!