---- I dressed her for going out, grabbed the car keys, and got ready to leave. Mike's gaze followed my movements, and when he saw me wearing a tailored casual suit, he visibly froze. His eyes lingered on me for a long while before his voice broke the silence, "Where are you going? I'll drive you." In the past, I always wore gentle, feminine dresses around him-obedient and soft-spoken. But he never knew that during the three years he was gone, I had carried the world on my own shoulders. Ihad been starting a company, handling social events, even fixing broken pipes at home with my own hands- Ihad forced myself to become an indestructible warrior. I was not someone who couldn't survive without him. As for driving, a faint, self-mocking smile tugged at my lips. ---- I replied firmly, "No need. When it comes to driving skills, I'm no worse than you-maybe even better." In truth, I had a more important goal for today's outing. I was going to take Melanie to give up our identities in the country-to completely cut ties with everything here and begin a brand-new life. Three hours later, we successfully completed the cancellation procedures. The moment we stepped out the door, I suddenly saw Mike's car parked right at the entrance.