Husband plans to kill me Chapter 365

Kelly said she thought I wasn't happy with my life, judging by how often I contacted her.

After all, when I married Brandon, both Gerald and Kelly were against it, but I insisted.

They both felt that marrying Brandon wouldn't bring me happiness.

Parents couldn't always change their children's minds, but their prejudice against Brandon remained.

Kelly had known about my unspoken feelings for Royce during our school days, so when she saw Royce again, she talked to him a lot.

It was then that Royce considered pursuing me again.

"I regret having that thought but was held back by societal norms, not wanting to be seen as someone who cheats," Royce said, kissing the back of my hand.

At some point, tears started streaming down my face. "I wouldn't want you to do that either. Our feelings back then were so pure."

If we were labeled as cheaters, Royce and I might not be as free and easy as we were today.

And even though Brandon wronged me first, I didn't want to become like him.

Royce nodded. "I know. Even if I wanted to pursue you again, you wouldn't agree to that way, so I've been waiting. I know you're unhappy, and I've always felt we could find our way back to each other."

Hearing this, I wiped my tears. "Did you know what I was going through back then?"

"I didn't. Even your mom didn't know, so how could I?" Royce gave a bitter smile. "If I had known, I wouldn't have..."

He took a deep breath. "If I had known, I wouldn't have let you wait until now."

Now, there was a chance for happiness.

I threw myself into his arms, crying loudly.

The pain Brandon caused me still hadn't fully healed. It spread countless tiny wounds in my heart. That ground was still untouchable.

It wasn't until I met Royce that I understood what it meant to be loved.

I realized that happiness and joy could be so simple.

I said, "My life wasn't good before, but I chose my path. I always felt I had to walk it myself, so I never blamed my parents. When I got married, they tried to persuade me, but I insisted on being with Brandon. The consequences were mine to bear, and I don't blame anyone."

Royce stroked my hair. "I know you're strong-willed and don't blame others, but I hope I can be your support from now on. All those thoughts you can't share with anyone, you can tell me. I'll help you solve them... I'll face all the problems with you."

I shook my head. "I'm not telling you this to ask for help, just to explain. Even though Brandon hurt me, I chose that path and made those decisions."

I said this hoping Royce wouldn't regret the past. "You don't owe me anything. You've already done enough."

Royce nodded, giving my back a gentle pat.

I spoke with a choked voice, trying to get all my emotions out clearly, "That's how it is... I know you've done your best."

Whether it was my parents or Royce, they cared for me in their own ways.

I never felt anyone owed me."Honestly, before meeting Brandon, I didn't know such hatred and pain existed. He made me experience the feeling of falling from heaven to hell." When I married Brandon, I genuinely hoped we could have a good family.

Even though my parents disagreed, I decided to be with Brandon, never considering other possibilities.

"Alright, let's not dwell on sad things. I understand your thoughts, but regret is a natural feeling..." Royce comforted me, patting my back. "Even if you say you're not sad about the past, I'll still think that way."

We talked in the car for a while before Royce decided to take me for a walk by the river.

"Let's have lunch later, then I'll drop you off at work in the afternoon. How does that sound?"

I nodded.

It was a good plan, and our first date, though we ended up discussing heavy topics.

While walking by the river, I couldn't help but ask, "Talking about such heavy topics today, you must feel bad too, right?"

"I don't feel bad. I'm touched that you opened up to me." Royce squeezed my hand.

He held my hand as we walked by the river, like any ordinary couple.

It was a weekday, so the riverbank was quiet.

The few people passing by seemed relaxed and free.

Royce said, "When we're old, we can buy a house by the river and come out to sunbathe and walk often. Then we can live in a retirement home together..."

I couldn't help but laugh. "You've thought about our retirement already?"

"Of course. When I decided to be with you, I planned to stay together forever, so I have to think about the future."

I laughed again at Royce's words.

I hadn't thought that far ahead. We still had many things to face now.

As we walked by the river, we unexpectedly ran into Leo.

Leo was holding Briar's hand.

At first, neither Royce nor I noticed them until a familiar voice called out.

I saw Briar running towards me, calling out, "Ms. Sharp."

"What are you doing here..." I looked down at Briar and then at Leo, who was walking over.

Leo seemed surprised to see Royce and me. "I didn't expect to see you here. Aren't you supposed to be at work?"

I laughed. "I was going to ask you the same thing. Aren't you supposed to be at work?"

Leo shook his head, looking a bit embarrassed. "I haven't told you yet, but I quit my job. Caroline, I'm unemployed now."