Chapter 7 Coleman winced at the sound of her unadorned voice . " Why do you want to get rid of it now ? You always cherished this wedding dress , " he frowned . Jensina didn't argue . For three years , she'd kept it in the closet , sending it for cleaning each year . She'd thought it was a once - in - a - lifetime keepsake , but now they were divorcing . Maybe Coleman would marry his true love next . The wedding dress , like her , felt out of place in this house . Jensina smiled , " I just noticed a big hole in it a few days ago . " Menu " You can't just throw it away , " Coleman said , seeing her forced smile and thinking she just couldn't let go . I'll get someone from the bridal shop to check it out and see if it can be fixed . " " Forget it . " Jensina shook her head , looking straight at him . " Some things , once broken , can't be fixed . " She wasn't talking about the dress but their marriage . Without waiting for his response , she turned and walked inside . Noticing she was still limping , Coleman finally remembered and caught up to her . " Hey , are you hurt ? It's been a few days . Why are you still limping ? " It had been days , and he finally asked about her injury . However , she needed his guilt . Jensina hesitated and then admitted quietly , " It was getting better , but I went back to the Herring's mansion last night and knelt in the snow for four hours . " " What did you say ? " Coleman was stunned . His eyes flicked to her swollen , red palms . " What happened to your hands ? Jensina simply replied , " I got hit . " Her tone was flat , without a hint of complaint . He frowned , " Why did you kneel for so long , and still … " He was afraid to think further . Jensina was sort of like the Herring family's adopted daughter . How could she get hurt like this just by going back once ? Jensina looked up at him , and memories of how she used to dream of marrying him flashed through her mind . She really had looked forward to growing old with Coleman . She stayed silent for a while , pushed down the sadness in her heart , and finally , when he kept asking , she smiled , " Because you didn't go back with me . " He pushed down the strange frustration inside , swallowed , and asked , " You're still laughing . Doesn't it hurt ? " " It hurts . Jensina nodded . " But I'm used to it . " " You used to it ? " " Yeah " Jensina gently squeezed her palm , her voice calm as if she were talking about someone else . " As long as you don't go back with me , I'll always get punished . " Truthfully , it was more than just that . 1023 GoodShort - Movies & Dramas Install Pasión que transforma Transforma dolor en poder con cada decisión . Disfruta catarsis gratuita 24/7 Mujeres que ca 27 % < Chapter 7 Ever since she was little , if anything displeased Vanessa , she'd be punished . There was a special pebble - covered spot just for her . She'd only been with the Herring family for less than a year when , at six years old , she already knew how to kneel in a way that pleased Vanessa . Her knee , lower leg , and foot were all in a straight line , fitting perfectly with the stones . Coleman half - squatted and gently lifted her skirt . Her knees were badly swollen , with a large bruise . Her calves were covered in bruises , standing out starkly against her fair skin . It was far worse than Juanita's slightly red knees from a few days ago . Coleman was furious inside . He picked her up and placed her on the couch , frowning , " Why didn't you call me when you were punished ? " In the early years , the Herring family and the Hardwick family were evenly matched .. But after Stanley took over the family business , he made big changes and became ruthless , causing the two families to drift apart . Yet , Jensina was his wife . He couldn't let others push her around . Jensina's eyes were clear as she asked , " When you left , didn't you say you had something urgent ? I thought it must be really important , so I shouldn't bother you . " Coleman choked . For a moment , he wondered if stopping Juanita's blind date was worth Jensina getting hurt like this . When he hesitated , he looked up and saw her gentle , obedient face . He felt suffocated . He took out the first - aid kit , applied some ointment , and gently asked , " Why didn't you tell me you got hurt before ? " Jensina was silent . She had always wanted to be a good daughter - in - law and thought Coleman would be a great partner . To everyone , the Herring family was like her own family . She wasn't about to complain to her husband about how badly her family treated her . She wasn't that stupid , and she knew Coleman didn't love her as much as she'd hoped . She'd only recently realized he never loved her at all . But she'd never relied on his love to get by . Menu Her hands rested on her legs , picking at her fingertips . Softly , she said , " I didn't want you to feel caught between me and the Herring family . " She added , " After all , the Hardwick Group still has to work with the Herring family . " It was a half - truth , but it was all she could say . When Coleman heard this , he felt a lump in his throat and a deep sense of guilt . He shouldn't have used her understanding as an excuse to hurt her . Coleman took a deep breath , pushed down the discomfort in his heart , and gently rubbed Jensina's head . " Sorry , I didn't do well this time . I also forgot our wedding anniversary a few days ago . Is there anything you want , Sina ? I'll definitely give it to you . " He was always generous with material things , houses , cars , jewelry , and bags . said , " || She hesitated for a moment and then softly said , " Then I hope you'll like the birthday present I gave you . " " That simple ? " he asked . " Yes . " She nodded gently . When Jensina was twenty , her birthday wish was to marry Coleman . 10:23 2.7 % C GoodShort - Movies & Dramas www Install > Pasión que transforma Transforma dolor en poder con cada decisión . Distruta catarsis gratuita 24/7 Mujeres que ca … < Chapter 7 Now , at twenty - four , she just wanted to leave him completely . For the first time , Coleman felt a pang of guilt as he met her sincere gaze . But the next second , his phone rang . It was different from usual . It was exclusive . Jensina glanced at the caller ID . It read Nita . Coleman picked up the phone and answered . Jensina didn't catch what Juanita said , but Coleman suddenly stood up , his face tense . " Is it serious ? Why didn't you ask the driver to take you ? How did you twist your ankle like that ? " Menu " Send me your location , and I'll be right there ! " He hung up and was about to leave , but he was only halfway through helping Jensina apply the medicine . The cotton swab in his hand made him hesitate . Jensina reached out , took the swab , and thoughtfully said , " I can finish this myself . You go ahead if you're busy . " As the saying went , the squeaky wheel got the grease . But for Jensina , it was different . Crying and making a fuss didn't get her any benefits . It got her punished . But she thought , " One day , I'll be able to lead a happy life too . " " Okay , Coleman said , relieved . " Nita got hurt . She's alone with Josh , and it's not convenient for her . I'll go check on her . " He turned and walked out quickly . Jensina blurted out , " Cole , why have I never heard you call her ' Juanita ' before ? " Mindy fallly