Nathaniel sneered . Shes too busy making money to support me and bother me with anything else . After work , she will go to the market to scrounge up leftovers for dinner . After a brief pause , he added , It wouldnt matter if she did find out . She shouldnt even think about getting a penny from me . Ive got plenty of ways to make sure she settles for nothing if we divorce . The blood drained from my face . I looked up just in time to see a glamorous woman walk in it was Samantha . As soon as she entered , everyone started praising her for looking younger and more beautiful . Coincidentally , a waiter came in with food , and the box door opened . I caught a glimpse of Samantha sitting beside Nathaniel . They gazed at each other , their eyes sparkling . Samantha touched the diamond necklace around her neck and cooed , I love the necklace . Thank you so much , Nathaniel . Nathaniel smiled slyly . Im glad you like it . He was so generous with his first love , giving her a necklace worth four hundred thousand , while in his eyes , I wasnt even worth a two hundred dollar handbag . I couldnt bear to listen any longer . I stumbled out of the restaurant , nearly tripping down the stairs . Once outside , I lost it and sobbed inconsolably . For the past three years , I had loved Nathaniel wholeheartedly . I worried about him working so hard every day and would cook various soups to help him recuperate . I used only budget skincare products , saving up to buy him decent clothes and shoes while telling him Id gotten them on sale . Nathaniel would always call me smart . But the truth was , I was so silly ! By the time night fell , I returned home to find Nathaniel cooking in the kitchen . Hearing me come in , he peeked his head out with a silly grin . 19:40 Divorced From The Pretender 1.3 % Chapter 3 Hey , babe , youre back ! Dinners ready . He was in an apron , squeezed into that tiny kitchen . It was hard to believe he was actually a wealthy heir . While stir frying , he said , Babe , the fish is super fresh today . The boss even knocked off two bucks for me . Oh , and I sold all the cardboard boxes I had saved up for half a month . I made sixty eight bucks , and even after buying groceries , I still have five left . I shut my eyes , heart twisted in knots . Nathaniel was putting on quite the show for me . Watching the delicious food , I would have leaped into his arms , praising him for being the best husband ever before . But now , all I felt was bitterness . Remembering what I had overheard at the box , I clenched my fists . So , his cooking skills were actually learned just for Samantha . But he had told me he started learning to cook only after we got married . He once said he grew up unloved , often bullied , and if not for the kindness of strangers , he wouldnt be here today . I felt so sorry for him in those moments . I never imagined that every word he spoke was a lie . Even the part where he said he loved me . As those thoughts flooded my mind , tears streamed down my face . Nathaniel came out of the kitchen with dishes in hand . Seeing me cry , he quickly set the food down and rushed over . Babe , did someone at work upset you ? When I didnt reply , he frowned . Come on , honey , just tell me who hurt you . Seeing you like this breaks my heart . Once I start making money , you wont have to work anymore . Then youll just stay home , and Ill take care of you. He kept calling me babe , his handsome face showing genuine concern as if he really cared . Is he an actor , so good at acting ? 19:40 Divorced From The Pretender 1.5 % Chapter 3 I trembled , asking , Nathaniel , do you love me ? Nathaniel smiled gently . Of course , I love you . Youre the most important woman in my life . I looked into his eyes , recalling every word he had said in the restaurant ; each word pierced my heart like bullets . 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