Chapter 2 Orion frowned and stepped forward, taking my phone away: "The doctor said you need to rest properly. You can't overexert yourself." I smiled as I took the chicken soup, but couldn't swallow a single sip: "Only a week left. Doesn't matter what I do now." "Sorry for making you act for seven years. I've already transferred the money to your account." "It's enough for the rest of your life. Thank you for everything. Goodbye." But Orion acted as if he hadn't heard, lowering his gaze, his lashes trembling slightly as he blew on the soup to cool it: "What goodbye?" "You're kicking me out?" 'If I leave, who's going to take care of you?" Those three questions left me speechless. even years ago, after the wedding, Caspian and I had a falling out with both our parents that ended everything. 'd foolishly thought I could stay daddy's little girl forever, but I grew up overnight when everyone who loved me disappeared to the other side of the world. When I found out about Caspian's affair, I cornered Orion right after his class ended. ifty thousand a month to keep me company-eating, drinking, having fun. ompanionship only. Nothing physical. rion agreed. ven after his sickly parents passed away, he never left: I need to work anyway. Might as well work for you." even years. To outsiders, Orion was my kept man, but secretly we'd become close friends. eeing me lost in thought, Orion's handsome face showed a hint of helplessness: Fine, I'll be a good Samaritan to the end and see you through this." Stop trying to get rid of me. You don't want Caspian finding out you're sick, do you?" didn't. o I agreed to let Orion continue caring for me. And asked him to come with me to the courthouse tomorrow. At least Caspian couldn't see through our act. That night, pain kept me awake again. The next day, with dark circles under my eyes, I sat in a wheelchair as Orion pushed me to the courthouse. O Predictable) Caspian was already waiting, and so was Rosalind. But he ignored Rosalind's chatter, chain smoking with his head down. Cigarette butts scattered on the ground. The next second, he suddenly looked up, our eyes meeting directly. In his gaze, I caught a glimpse of heartache and shock he hadn't had time to hide. "Why are you-" 'Oh my! Ophelia, you and your boy toy really went all out last night~" Look at those dark circles! Did you stay up all night celebrating the divorce?" And why are you in a wheelchair? Too weak in the knees to walk? How sweet! Just like me and Caspian~" tosalind cut off Caspian's unfinished words, giggling as she nestled into his arms. aspian's hand, which had been instinctively reaching toward me, froze mid-air before quickly pulling back. he concern on his face was replaced by coldness: Hah." 0 rion started to explain something, but I grabbed his hand. intertwined our fingers naturally, smiling as I looked up at Caspian's darkened expression: Yep, you guessed right." Let's go get divorced." s soon as I finished speaking, Caspian threw down his freshly lit cigarette and strode inside. lis retreating figure looked rushed. s if he couldn't wait to divorce me. swallowed the bitterness in my heart and followed. he moment we walked out of the courthouse, I felt an unprecedented sense of relief. even years of suppressed pain and sorrow seemed to evaporate in that instant. Orion pinched my cheek affectionately: What do you want to eat tonight-" 'Move out of my house before tonight." Before he could finish, Caspian's cold voice interrupted. I turned to see him with his arm around Rosalind's waist, his voice low and muffled: "Ophelia, I didn't leave you with nothing, but you can't keep the house." "Move out before tonight. I'm moving Rosalind in." Where no one could see, I clenched my fists.