My engineer husband recently designed a new game. The entire interface has no levels, no payments, just a chat box with a female NPC. [Baby, you were so wild in bed today, I almost couldn't handle it~] [Me or your wife, who do you love more?] [Baby, coming to play with me today?] Suspicious, I clicked open the chat box with the female NPC. Didn't expect the next second she popped up a message. [Baby, how long do we have to hide in this game way?] Chapter 1 I looked at this simple game called "Virtual Lover". Turns out my husband Justin worked overtime for three months just for this "top masterpiece". I loved him for ten years, watched him become a game designer, from nameless to famous now. I thought I knew everything about him. Until now. I clicked that only dialog box, the female NPC's message jumped out impatiently. [Baby, how long do we have to hide in this game way?] [Yesterday you said you would divorce that old woman today, why haven't you acted yet?] [Didn't you say, you had enough of her dead fish look long ago?] I pinched my fingers hard, sent a message to that NPC. [Baby, wait a bit longer.] Almost instantly, the other side replied. [So annoying! Justin, can you do it or not?] [Who was the one begging me, saying as long as I nod, you would divorce her immediately?] [Now I waited for you for three months, you are still dragging!] [Today 5 PM, meet at Union Square.] [If you can't bring out the divorce agreement, I'll tell your wife about us, and you embezzling company's 20 million to invest in 'Project Starlight'!] I looked at the threat on the screen, cold all over. "Project Starlight" was the project I strongly advised him to give up, bound to lose. He not only didn't listen, but also embezzled public funds behind my back. I took a deep breath, dialed Justin's phone. Phone rang for a long time before being picked up, background noise chaotic, accompanied by a charming female voice. "What's wrong wifey? I'm in a meeting." His voice was gentle as always, but revealed a trace of impatience. I gripped the phone, a cold sneer on my lips couldn't be suppressed. "Nothing, I came to see the progress of the new game you designed, called 'Virtual Lover' right?" "Looks like it's done pretty well." The other end of the phone instantly quieted down, that female voice even silent as a cicada in winter. A few seconds later, Justin's panicked voice came. "That's a test demo I made for a friend, offline long ago." "Are you too tired from overtime baby? Don't think nonsense." "Miss me? I'll go back to accompany you well tonight." He started changing the topic lightly, tone was consistent doting. "Oh? Is it?" "I thought, that 'dead fish look old woman' mentioned inside was me." His breath hitched. Immediately came his lowered voice command on the other end, like saying to person beside "You go out first!" He explained to me with incomparably gentle voice. "Wifey, that's all misunderstanding!" "That's programmers writing test scripts, AI randomly generated dialogue!" "How I treated you these years, aren't you clear?" "Wifey, believe me, I'm coming home right now, we clear things up face to face!" "No need." I said lightly, "I'll wait for you at Union Square at 5 PM." I hung up directly. Yes, just because he treated me too well these years. I would always firmly believe we would love each other forever. I screenshotted all chat records of the game, one by one. Less than half an hour, Justin rushed in. Forehead full of cold sweat, came to grab my hand entering door, dodged sideways by me. "Sarah, listen to me, things aren't what you think!" Face written full of anxiety and panic, eyes besides nervousness, also a trace of impatience. "That's just a test!" "Other programmers fed some cheating corpus to that female NPC, that's why she said such things!" "I love you, Sarah, how could I betray you!" He hugged me hard, chin against my shoulder. "It's my fault, I didn't watch subordinates well, let this kind of thing dirty your eyes." "Sarah, don't be angry, okay? I swear, never again!" His handsome face full of self-blame, as if I pursue further, I'm an unreasonable lunatic. I looked deeply into his eyes, finally sighed lightly helplessly, nodded. "I knew Sarah loves me most!" He breathed a sigh of relief, bending down to take off shoes. From his open suit collar, I saw a clear hickey with teeth marks under his collarbone. That kind of bright lipstick shade. I never used. Chapter 2 Justin thought he had coaxed me well. Whole afternoon, he stayed by my side inseparable. Peeling fruits for me, telling jokes, even digging out our college photo album, recalling past one by one. "Sarah, remember this one? We tutoring under cherry blossom tree at school, you said I looked handsome coding, said I was future game god." "And this one, first time I won design award, prize money only five thousand, all bought you your favorite cake." He immersed in his own performance, deep affection in words almost drowning people. And I, just cooperated quietly, tears poured back into heart. My heart was ice cold, but face had to squeeze out a smile. He tried every way to make me forgive him completely. So he can find a way to go to the 5 PM date. Seeing almost five, Justin getting more impatient, frequency of checking watch higher. I understandingly pretended tired. "Justin, I'm a bit tired, want to sleep a while." He immediately nervous. "Wifey still uncomfortable? Shall I accompany you a bit more?" I shook head, ignored him. He hesitated, finally picked up jacket. "Then you rest well, I go back to company, what to eat for dinner? I bring back for you." He leaned over, printed a cold kiss on my forehead, then left quietly. Moment door closed, I opened eyes immediately, no trace of sleepiness in eyes. I changed into most inconspicuous clothes, wore hat and mask, arrived at Union Square twenty minutes earlier than him. People coming and going around square fountain, I found a hidden cafe corner. View can see every movement by fountain without obstruction. 4:55, Justin's figure appeared at square edge. He seemed somewhat anxious, constantly checking watch, pacing back and forth by fountain. 5:00 sharp, a young girl wearing white dress, long hair fluttering appeared in my vision. She looked just early twenties, pure and weak, face carrying grievance and uneasiness. I've seen her, when I went to Justin's company to deliver food, she was the new intern in their department. Justin introduced smilingly then. "This is Rachel, a very spirited little girl." Thinking now, that smile was full of deep meaning. Rachel saw Justin, eye rims red immediately. She trotted over, but stopped two steps away from him, look of suffering huge grievance. "Justin brother..." Justin immediately stepped forward, wanted to hold her hand, but dodged by her. Rachel with crying tone. "Did your wife discover something again?" "No! Rachel believe me, I already handled that stupid woman!" Justin explained urgently. My hand holding coffee cup shook violently, hot liquid spilled on back of hand, but I felt no pain. Turns out in his heart, me who loved him ten years, is just a "stupid woman". "Then divorce agreement?" Rachel relentless. "You said you would give me today! When exactly can you divorce her?" "Soon, soon baby, give me a little more time!" Justin lowered posture, coaxing softly. "How long do I have to wait?!" Rachel voice became sharp. "Child in my belly can't wait!" "One more month will show! I don't want my child born as a bastard with no dad!" My brain buzzed, like hit hard by heavy hammer. Hand under table pinched own thigh hard, using pain to maintain last trace of sobriety. Justin obviously also stunned by this news. He froze on spot, reacted after long time. "Rachel... you said is true? You pregnant?" He grabbed Rachel's shoulder, excited incoherent. "Great! I finally going to be a dad!" He hugged Rachel tightly into arms. "Don't worry! Rachel, I swear! I propose divorce to her next week! No! Tomorrow! I showdown with her tomorrow!" "Her old face, I got tired of looking at it these years, should have let her get out long ago!" "After divorce, I marry you immediately!" "I want to make you the happiest 'Mrs. Ji' in the world!" Separated by glass window, I looked coldly at the couple hugging tightly by the fountain. They bathed in golden sunset, like a pair of lovers breaking through worldly obstacles, planning their beautiful future. And I, am the obstacle in their future that must be cleared, the "old woman" who can't give birth. I took out phone, recorded all this, clearly. Chapter 3 Following days, Justin was considerate to me to the extreme. He didn't mention that game anymore, as if that thing never happened. He came home on time every day, cooked for me personally. Even suddenly researched various tonic recipes. "Sarah, we should also have a child." He hugged me from behind, warm breath sprayed on my ear. "Look, we have everything, just missing a child to be perfect." I leaned in his arms, heart cold to bone marrow. I looked at my pale face in mirror, asked him. "Justin, do you like children very much?" "Of course!" "Didn't we agree, have two after marriage, a son a daughter, make a 'good' word." His acting was perfect, no flaw. If I didn't hear his conversation with Rachel personally, I probably would really soften. I closed eyes, suppressed all hatred and nausea, nodded obediently. "Okay, then we try hard." He got the answer he wanted, satisfied kissed my side face. And handed over a bowl of tonic soup. I excused feeling unwell, pushed him away. A trace of impatience flashed in his eyes, pretended aggrieved. "I stewed for three hours, if you don't drink I can only give to colleagues." "I'm too tired, no appetite today." He didn't force anymore, just instructed me rest well. Really carried thermos bucket to company. Thinking of him stewing soup for Rachel in my name, and acting pitiful in front of me. I disgusted enough to vomit overnight meal. Confirmed he went far, I quietly opened his computer. His computer no password, this is proof of "trust" between us once. But he forgot, when chasing me back then, taught me many methods to make hidden files. At that time he held his everything with a sincere heart to me. I also remembered all. Soon, in a hidden folder, I found all materials of "Project Starlight". In beautifully packaged investment plan, project prospect described extravagantly. Claimed to be next era's wind outlet, 100% return rate, profit hundreds times of other similar projects. But as long as knowing some industry rules and financial models, can see inside full of loopholes and unrealizable empty checks. This is a thorough Ponzi Scheme. Justin ran company so many years, even if not understanding finance well, should see loopholes in this project. But he like possessed, insisted investing this project. He was confused by this low-level trick, even didn't hesitate embezzling 20 million public funds to gamble. I copied all contracts, transfer records, and chat records between him and project leader. Done all this, I received call from best friend Natalie. She is a lawyer specializing in divorce disputes, didn't agree me being with Justin back then. So after I dated Justin, contact with her became less, Justin didn't know her either. Now I have no way out, just tried asking her. She immediately expressed providing all help, let me rest assured. Also swore to make Justin this scum leave with nothing. "Sarah, all materials found I packed sent to you." "Heard he prepares action this weekend... are you okay?" I looked at chat records between him and Rachel. Justin: [I only wanted Sarah's money from beginning, she forced me marry her.] Rachel: "Then you married so long why still no child... who can't?" Justin: "Must be she messed around when young, now can't birth, lack virtue." Justin: "Do I have problem, aren't you clear?" I looked at chat records one by one, tears flowed till numb. "I'm fine." Hung up phone, I was cold all over, mind surprisingly calm. Weekend, is Justin's game company annual meeting and awards ceremony. As company's Lead Game Developer, he relying on a hit game this year, without suspense became focus of whole venue. He held my hand tightly, in front of all colleagues and leaders, playing loving couple. "Wifey, after tonight, our life will turn a new page." He whispered in my ear, eyes flashing a light I couldn't understand. I smiled, didn't speak. Yes, new page. Just, it's prologue of your hell. Chapter 4 Banquet halfway, arrived most exciting award segment. Justin without accident won "Annual Best Game Designer" award. He stood under spotlight, holding golden trophy, face uncontrollable pride and arrogance. Cheers and applause in venue endless. He enjoyed this moment of attention, then, he took microphone, gaze swept venue, finally, fixed on me. "I first want thank company, thank my team, more want thank my most loved person——" All cameras and gazes in venue, instantly focused on me. "Ms. Rachel." Camera turned to Rachel covering mouth in surprise. Whole venue uproar! Justin stared at me, wanting find a trace of shock and disappointment on my face. "Today, I also want to announce a difficult decision here." His eyes, finally moved away from my face, became strange and decisive. "I, Justin, will divorce Ms. Sarah by agreement." Guests whispered, couldn't believe ears. "What? Divorce?" "Joking? Announce divorce at awards ceremony? Is Justin crazy?" "Aren't they famous model couple in circle? What's going on?" Main table's biggest shareholder Mr. Sterling, face sank instantly, he knocked table, shouted low. "Justin! What nonsense! Come down quick!" Justin like didn't hear. "I'm not making nonsense." "To Sarah, I already benevolent and righteous to end." "These years, I always wholehearted to her." "But she only perfunctory to me." "We married so many years, she didn't even give me a child!" "I can only live hard relying on past memories." "Until I met a girl who truly understands loving me, willing to put family first." "And, she is already pregnant with my child, I must be responsible for her, give her a title." He took deep breath, turned, towards some direction off stage, extended hand. "Rachel, come up." In dead silence, Rachel wearing white gauze dress, looking pitiful, face hanging happy and shy tears. She walked onto attention stage step by step, hugged into arms by Justin, declaring sovereignty. Justin lowered head, lovingly kissed away teardrop at corner of her eye, comforted softly. "Sorry, baby, let you suffer grievance." Then, he looked up, looking at me with a high-above, victor posture. "Sarah, for sake of our ten years couple affection." "You leave decently now, we can still keep last face." "I will give you a compensation, enough for you to live peacefully rest of life." "But if you insist making uncontrollable mess, finally losing face, only be yourself." He calculated everything clearly. In such occasion, using such cruel way, nail me on "infertile", "boring", "occupying position" shame pillar. He wants let everyone know, is me, Sarah, unworthy of him, delayed him. And him, just an innocent victim pursuing true love, longing for family. I looked at that pair of hypocritical dog couple on stage, looking at sympathy, disdain, watching show gazes from crowd off stage. I smiled, took another microphone from host. All cameras and gazes focused on me again. Justin face sank, eyes full of warning. "Sarah, what else you want do? Still think not ugly enough?!" Rachel hid in his arms, trembling all over, used a tone kind and innocent like white flower said. "Sister Sarah, I know you feel bad inside... but feelings really can't be forced." "Since not love anymore, beg you let go fulfill us!" "You unwilling give brother Justin a child, still not allow me give?" She acted sincere, pity me see, as if I say one more word, is vicious original wife bullying kind mistress. I looked at her, smiled, voice not loud, but through speaker clearly spread whole venue. "Miss Rachel, don't rush call sister." "From legal level, I, Sarah, now still Justin's legal wife." "No matter how high-sounding you say, you are always a mistress hooking up with Justin!" "And child in your belly, can only be an illegitimate child cannot see light." Rachel face instantly faded all blood color, crumbling. Justin eyes窜起 a burst of rage fire, he stepped forward, trying snatch my microphone. I stepped back, dodged him. "Justin, you just said, I am not a qualified wife? Said I can't give family and child you want?" "Yes!" Justin gritted back teeth said, "Which man doesn't hope home have hot meal eat! Doesn't want own bloodline!" "You can't give me, naturally others can give! What else you unconvinced!" "Well said." I nodded, then turned, looked at that huge LED screen behind him. There, originally scrolling his winning game trailer. I pressed remote in pocket.
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