Chapter 9
Lowered aw head and glanced at the Exit ying mark en my right ring fir
Hoctest aid I had died for four years and were married for three
He had stood like a towering thee throughmat my youth, just like the imprint on my finger–impresible to erase
But I chose to uproot that tree and remove the ring.
1 shook my head and spoke sečily.
Ton 1 didn’t betray you, dul 11 offered you so many solutions. I said, you could get re tested. I said, I could contact
“Even before entering the operating room. I begged you to spare our child, yet you refined everyt
“Hector, if I gave you a chance, who would give my child a chance?
Hector’s jars trembled violently, and large texts streamed down his face.
“Celeste you’re really going to leave me, aren’t you?”
“Celeste. Tim begging you. Please don’t leave me.”
onfart my brother.”
“Didn’t we promise? We promised to always be together, to never
ver part in this lifetime.”
Hearing his words. I felt a moment of daze
Back in college, my family was preparing to emigrate overseas for business reasons
But because of Hector, I chose to stay in the country
My parents and brother were worried about me being alone, afraid I’d be used without anyone to protect me.
At that time, I confidently assured them.
“Hector loves me the most. He would never hurt me,”
And countless times, Hector held my hand and made his promises to me.
“In this lifetime, I will never let you down, Celeste
“We’ll always be together, in this life, the next, and the one after that
“But how did my young love lose his way over the long years?
I looked at Hector, who was now crying uncontrollably, and asked him one last question.
“When did you have the medical exam? Why didn’t you tell me?*
Hector froze, his face turning pale. He seemed to realize the weight of the question but still clenched his teeth and answered.
Three years ago, before we got married. Gemma suggested I have a pre–macial checkup”
“Loriginally planned to go with you, but Gemma kept urging me, so I went alone.”
I know how much you love children. I was scared–scared that if you found on you wouldn’t want me anymore, so I didn’t dare tell you.”
Hearing his words. 1
Thet out a bitter laugh.
Sa in your mind, I would give up on you for a child who didn’t even exist?”
“Hertor, at that time, we had already been together for four years. What made you think I wouldn’t face it with you?”
Chapter 9
So, whether it was three years ago m today, not for nor second did
Hector finally couldn’t hold it in any longer and hyrke den in umeon
I lowered my head, swallowing back the tears in my own eyes.
Hestel”
“Say I’m Iry to me.”
Hector’s body stiffened violently. His lips trembled as he forced the words out
I’m sorry.”
I smiled family, but my gaze at him was unwavering.
“I’ve heard your apology.”
“But I will never forgive you”
