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‘ Less than a month into our relationship , I was busy renovating and decorating our future home . All I wanted was to build a life with her . She said she wanted security , so I put the property deed only in her name , whatever it took .
Jennifer said she wanted to save up for a house , and he agreed without hesitation . Even though they sold it later , back then , he was all in , doing everything to keep her happy , never wanting to see her upset .
He brought her to meet his family full of joy , and even when she spoke bluntly , embarrassing the elders and showing no tact , he still tried his best to understand her .
He remembered every step . Every moment left a mark . He couldn’t forget the night they first became one , the dreams they shared , or how deeply he wanted to treasure her forever . He kissed her hand and swore to love and care for her always .
His heart ached deeply for all that Jennifer had endured . None of it was her fault ; she had suffered traumatic experiences as a child . Her blunt and straightforward nature , and the fact that her words could sometimes sting , shouldn’t be held against her .
Donald couldn’t bring himself to continue . The memories stabbed his heart like knives . Ever since Donald fell in love with Jennifer , he had eyes only for her .
“ Donald , you’re scaring me . Is something wrong ? What’s come over you today ? ” Jennifer asked warily , her face pale .
Donald’s reddened eyes locked onto Jennifer . He saw panic in hers ; that same flicker of panic he’d seen yesterday when she faced Gary . She held Gary’s hand just like this , eyes full of fear and a hint of pleading .
For the very first time , Donald angrily shook Jennifer’s hand . Jennifer was stunned and involuntarily took a step back , staring at him in complete disbelief .
Donald took a deep breath to calm himself . “ I want to ask you something . If you had to choose between family and love , which would you prioritize ? ”
Jennifer’s heart was racing . She thought , ‘ Has he figured it out ? No , Jennifer , don’t panic . Should I spill the beans about Mike now ? That would just give it away . ‘
Jennifer forced a calm smile . “ Since when have you become so bored that you’d ask such pointless questions ? ” she said , pretending to be composed .
Donald insisted , “ I want to hear your answer .”
“ There’s nothing to compare . You’re both important to me ; whether it’s you or Teresa , you’re all people I care about deeply , and I’ll always be devoted to you , ” Jennifer said .
Donald wondered , ‘ Is she really sincere ? Or is there something else behind it all ? ‘
“ Jennifer , have you been under a lot of stress lately ? ” Donald asked gently . “ I know that even though we’re married , we both need our own space .
“ But I think if you’re having any difficulties , or I mean , if someone’s coercing you or anything like that , you can actually tell me . ”
“ Who would even dare threaten me ? ” Jennifer retorted . “ Donald , stop behaving like this . I don’t like it when you act this way . If you have something to say , just say it to my face . ”
‘ And what about you ? Have you ever been straightforward with me ? So what right do you have to demand that I be direct with you now ? ‘ Donald thought . He said curtly , “ I’m heading out . ”
As Donald turned to leave , Jennifer clung to him from behind . Just like before , she was terrified of his leaving . “ I don’t know what’s troubling pleaded , her voice trembling , “ but my love for you is real . You’ll always love me too , won’t you ? ”
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“ I’m exhausted today . I need to get back to work ,” Donald said flatly , prying her hands off him one finger at a time until she had no choice but to let go .
Jennifer stood there , stunned . She thought , ‘ He used to always call me “ darling ” and say , “ How could I ever leave you ? I love you and I’ll never walk
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away . ” But today , why is he acting like this ? What on earth has changed ?
‘ Could he have found out about Mike ? No. This can’t be . ‘ Jennifer panicked . She spun around and rushed straight to Michael’s ward ,