---- hesitation. "Go. You know, when a person has lost everything, the last thing you should do is push them further. If he keeps showing up and one day snaps... it'll be dangerous. Besides, it's good to settle things. Just be careful." I was moved by how calmly and reasonably he took it. Later that evening, I went to the riverside. Jayden was already there, wearing a white shirt- the one I once said he looked good in. But standing there, seeing him again, I felt nothing. The feeling was gone, and it wasn't coming back. I'd hoped we could end things with some grace. But his first words instantly made my face turn cold. He smoothed his hair and looked at me with burning eyes. ''Leah, I don't believe you actually love Nick. Divorce him. Be with me. What kind of life are you even living now? ---- "A rich heiress who can't even take out a few hundred thousand? Your husband controls all your money? Nick is going too far. I know you're being forced. My heart aches for you. Come back to me-we'll build a life together." Listening to him, I couldn't help but laugh. Pitiful? Me? The money-I gave it to Nick willingly. It's just part of the rhythm between husband and wife.