Chapter 0023 Chapter 0023 Bills POV I almost want to clear my desk with one angry swipe . Serenas really changed since the divorce shes got way more guts now . Shes not picking up my calls , which is totally unlike her . I led calling again , but now the lines busy . Is she talking to some new guy already ? Considering how Serenas been lately , maybe Doris was onto something . Its annoying enough that Calvins taken a liking to her , but now it looks like shes on the Iunt for wealthy guys . Iclench my fist tightly . Its hard to accept that shes moved on so quickly . Our three years of marriage seem to mean nothing to her now as if shes tossed them aside effortlessly . When I got discharged from the hospital , I had half expected to find her at home , ready to put the whole divorce idea behind us . After all , I had risked my life for her . But instead , I was met with the cold reality from my lawyer she had gone through with the divorce . Our marriage was already over . She didnt even give me a chance to fight for it , not even considering that I was weak , recovering from my injuries in the hospital . still I can already picture it the ridicule and whispers from my peers and colleagues . Theyd see me as a loser , the guy whose wife left him , not the other way around . Its like Serena never even considered how this would affect my reputation . She didnt realize that my face , my status , is on the line here . I learned from my assistant that Serena had gone back to her old apartment , the one she used to live in when she worked with me . Earlier , I drove there , hoping to talk things out with her , but she wasnt there . It feels like shes avoiding me on purpose , staying out of my reach . Its hitting me now how much Serena did around here . Even the food doesnt taste the same she was always the one cooking , and I never realized how good she was at it . And all my stuff , its a mess without her . She used to keep everything organized , so I could find things easily . If Serenas going to ignore my calls , thats her choice . But she should know this if she ever tries to come back , I wont be waiting with open arms . Needing a distraction from all this , I reach out to my family I pick up my phone and call Aunt Claire and Mom , inviting them over for dinner . Itll be good to have some company right now . Sitting in the living room while the maids get dinner ready , Mom turns to me with a concerned look . When are they going to remove your cast ? she asks . I glance down at the cast on my right arm . The doctor said it should come off in a couple of days , I respond . Its healing up well , they just want to make sure its completely set before they remove it . Thats a relief , Mom says , sounding pleased with my recovery . 1 I nod at Moms comment , appreciative of her concern . But then , her attention shifts to a vase in the drawer . She scrunches her nose in distaste . Ugh , whats that ugly thing doing in there ? she asks , pointing at it . Anne , can you get rid of that ? It doesnt match the decor at all . I quickly stop Anne , Dont touch it ! The vase , a souvenir from our trip to Vietnam , is special . Its a delicate ceramic piece , adorned with intricate patterns of Vietnams lush landscapes in vibrant greens and blues . Serena had picked it out herself . Aunt Claire shakes her head disapprovingly . That must be from his ex Chapter 0023 Chapter 0023 Bills POV I almost want to clear my desk with one angry swipe . Serenas really changed since the divorce shes got way more guts now . Shes not picking up my calls , which is totally unlike her . I led calling again , but now the lines busy . Is she talking to some new guy already ? Considering how Serenas been lately , maybe Doris was onto something . Its annoying enough that Calvins taken a liking to her , but now it looks like shes on the Iunt for wealthy guys . Iclench my fist tightly . Its hard to accept that shes moved on so quickly . Our three years of marriage seem to mean nothing to her now as if shes tossed them aside effortlessly . When I got discharged from the hospital , I had half expected to find her at home , ready to put the whole divorce idea behind us . After all , I had risked my life for her . But instead , I was met with the cold reality from my lawyer she had gone through with the divorce . Our marriage was already over . She didnt even give me a chance to fight for it , not even considering that I was weak , recovering from my injuries in the hospital . still I can already picture it the ridicule and whispers from my peers and colleagues . Theyd see me as a loser , the guy whose wife left him , not the other way around . Its like Serena never even considered how this would affect my reputation . She didnt realize that my face , my status , is on the line here . I learned from my assistant that Serena had gone back to her old apartment , the one she used to live in when she worked with me . Earlier , I drove there , hoping to talk things out with her , but she wasnt there . It feels like shes avoiding me on purpose , staying out of my reach . Its hitting me now how much Serena did around here . Even the food doesnt taste the same she was always the one cooking , and I never realized how good she was at it . And all my stuff , its a mess without her . She used to keep everything organized , so I could find things easily . If Serenas going to ignore my calls , thats her choice . But she should know this if she ever tries to come back , I wont be waiting with open arms . Needing a distraction from all this , I reach out to my family I pick up my phone and call Aunt Claire and Mom , inviting them over for dinner . Itll be good to have some company right now . Sitting in the living room while the maids get dinner ready , Mom turns to me with a concerned look . When are they going to remove your cast ? she asks . I glance down at the cast on my right arm . The doctor said it should come off in a couple of days , I respond . Its healing up well , they just want to make sure its completely set before they remove it . Thats a relief , Mom says , sounding pleased with my recovery . 1 I nod at Moms comment , appreciative of her concern . But then , her attention shifts to a vase in the drawer . She scrunches her nose in distaste . Ugh , whats that ugly thing doing in there ? she asks , pointing at it . Anne , can you get rid of that ? It doesnt match the decor at all . I quickly stop Anne , Dont touch it ! The vase , a souvenir from our trip to Vietnam , is special . Its a delicate ceramic piece , adorned with intricate patterns of Vietnams lush landscapes in vibrant greens and blues . Serena had picked it out herself . Aunt Claire shakes her head disapprovingly . That must be from his ex wife . It looks so tacky , she comments . 1/2 Chapter 0021 +25 RONUS I fall silent , unintentionally confirming Aunt Claires suspicions . Mom then looks at me and says , Bill , dont you think its best if you throw out the things that remind you of that woman ? +25 BONUS Chapter 0024 wife . It looks so tacky , she comments . 1/2 Chapter 0021 +25 RONUS I fall silent , unintentionally confirming Aunt Claires suspicions . Mom then looks at me and says , Bill , dont you think its best if you throw out the things that remind you of that woman ? +25 BONUS Chapter 0024 In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. Little does she know that Hector harbors a secret—he is actually the heir to a powerful business empire. 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