Chapter 0003 Serenas POV I thought Bill actually cared about my leg for a second there , but nope , hes back to being a total dickhead . I tripped outside the hotel and , I begin . You know what , it doesnt matter . Just go say youre sorry to Mom and Doris , he says , not even letting me finish . And hes doing it again , cutting me off like Im just background noise . This is so ridiculous . Why do I even put up with him treating me like crap ? Just as Im on the verge of telling Bill that hes going to be a dad , I stop myself . I cant let our child see us fighting like this all the time . Its just not how healthy relationships are supposed to be . Honestly , Im starting to think it might be better for me to raise our baby on my owIL I lower my head and whisper , I want a divorce . Its out in the open now theres no turning back . But , weirdly , I feel lighter , like Ive been holding my breath for so long and then finally been able to let it out . Then , its just dead silent . Bill doesnt say anything for a bit like hes trying to process what I just said . Finally , he blurts out , What ? You cant be serious , with this tone of total disbelief . I look straight at Bill . Hes got this look eyebrows all scrunched up . Yep , you heard me , I say , extra clear this time . I want a divorce , I make sure to hit every word hard , so theres no mistaking what Im saying . Ive given it my all in this relationship . Heck , I even lowered my pride to put up with Bills family . But lets face it , its beyond repair now . Plus , Bills got his sights set on someone else . He made that pretty clear at the dinner tonight . Bill lets out a heavy sigh . He looks like hes gonna blow up , but hes holding it back . Stop saying stupid shit right now . Theres no debate here , Bill . Im done , I respond , and now were locked in a staring contest . I refuse to be intimidated . 1 Youre acting like a child , Serena , Bill says , losing his patience . Classic Bill , always thinking Im the immature one in our fights . You see , he always plays the Mr. CEO card , like hes the one whos always right . Trying to reason with him is like talking to a brick wall . Its just beyond frustrating . But unlike before , I cant just let him win this time . I think three years are enough , Bill … Alright , here it goes all the crap Ive had to put up with from Bill and his family . Its about time I tell him how belittled I feel when his family acts like Im just his assistant whos after his money . And Bill , not giving me the time of day , even flirting with Doris right in front of me … As I prepare my speech in my head , Bills phone rings . Oh God , what is it this time ? Bill picks up , but hes still looking at me . Mom ? he answers . Of course , hes putting other people ahead of me again . While Bills on the call , Ive already forgotten the rant I was planning just a few minutes ago . 1 Alright , Mom . Bye , Bill says , and he hangs up . I glare at him , seething with anger . I know his tactic all too well . Hes not going to let me finish what I was about to say . +25 BONUS Chapter 0003 I need to take care of the proposal for Johnson and Haines Inc. tomorrow , Bill explains . Mom had a look at it and said it wasnt good enough . As much as I want to speak my mind , I overheard at dinner that this deal with Johnson and Haines Inc. is worth millions . I cant afford to mess with Bills head right now . In still mad at him but I dont want him to look bad in front of his investors . Well then , fix the damn proposal , I say , Ill walt here . Bill crosses his arms , looking like hes mulling over my next move . Its like every conversation with him is a chess match , and hes always the one who needs to win . I dont think we need to have this conversation again , he says , holding a stern gaze . Look , just apologize , and we can all move on . And lets forget about you mentioning divorce . The way he says the word divorce , its like hes scoffing at the idea . Hes not taking me seriously at all . Youre a jerk , you know that ? I mutter , my voice trembling with rage . Tears well up in my eyes . Yeah , Ive heard that one before , Bill says , brushing me off . Lets just call it a night . Were both just tired . Bill studies my face as I stay quiet . Im avoiding letting my tears fall in front of him ; that would only feed his ego . He finally leaves and makes his way to our room . I asked Anne for the key to one of our guest rooms . Im not sharing a bed with him tonight . Sex isnt going to fix this marriage . I lay my head on the pillow and think of how much I sacrificed to make things work with Bill . Id be lying if I said I dont love him anymore . But theres just so much I can take Wed always encourage each other to do our best . I loved how passionate he was about his job , and he was all about mine too . But things changed after we got married . I let him take control of my life . Maybe that was partly my fault . 4 He says , You dont need to work anymore . Ill take care of you . And he did he made sure I had all the fancy stuff his money could buy . But when it came to showing love and giving attention , he was pretty stingy . Bills right … Im tired . I cant keep letting him off the hook for just doing the bare minimum . Actually , Ive thought about divorcing him for a while now . But to him , it all seems like one big joke . Chapter 0004 +25 BONUS Chapter 0004 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. As their romance blossoms, Hector grapples with concealing his true identity to capture Jane's heart. 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