SWNOVELS Chapter 44
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I told Tristan that Frederic still did things his own way. With Frederic’s domineering personality, if he couldn’t get Emilia, he wouldn’t give up easily.
Even if I told Emilia, it wouldn’t have made any difference. Perhaps she would have felt guilty and unable to face me, and would have intensified her avoidance and rejection of Frederic. The result would only have been more intense measures from Frederic.
As for Ruben, he couldn’t beat Frederic at all. Even if I told him, what
could he do?
I had considered all possibilities, but the outcome would not have changed.
“What did you tell me to do?” Tristan’s voice rang out again.
“You know now, don’t you? I wasn’t kept in the dark. I’m willing to get a divorce. It’s Frederic who won’t agree to it.” There was a hint of bitterness in my heart. “I hope you won’t try to persuade him anymore.”
Tristan knew best how much I loved Frederic. He grew up with
Frederic and naturally witnessed my ten years.
Suddenly hearing me say this, he seemed to be unable to accept it. His expression was strange. “Are you sure?”
I nodded vigorously. “I’m sure!”
Tristan remained silent for a long time, and I didn’t know what he was thinking. It wasn’t until we parted ways that he finally spoke, “It’s a good thing that you’ve come to terms with it.”
In the past, I was too persistent. I thought that if I kept going, there would always be a result.
Tristan, as an observer, knew it best. My marriage with Frederic was my own wishful thinking.
On the way back, I felt an unprecedented sense of ease. Finally, someone else knew that I had let go of Frederic. I hummed a song on my way home, took a bath, and slept soundly.
As I had to go back to celebrate my father’s birthday, I woke up relatively early the next day. After preparing the gift, I sent a message to Frederic, “Remember to come to my house today.”
On this day in the previous life, Frederic did not show up. At that time, I made an excuse for him, saying that he was too busy with work.
Today, he probably wouldn’t come either. But I don’t want to make excuses for him anymore.
“Dad, happy birthday!” As soon as I got home, I hugged my dad and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
My mother was watching from the side and laughed, “How did you come so early? Have you had breakfast?”
“I have eaten. Do you think the maid I hired has nothing to do at home?” I linked arms with my dad and sat down on the sofa, answering with a cheerful smile.
“How come you’re the only one here? Where’s Frederic?” My dad was immediately unhappy when he saw that I was the only one there. He had a gloomy expression on his face. “He’s becoming more and more unreasonable!”
I awkwardly smiled and remained silent.
In theory, as my father’s status, there would be many people coming here to celebrate his birthday today, but he is a man of integrity and does not like official socializing. Every year, he celebrates his birthday at home with his family. He only has me as his daughter, so he still hopes that Frederic can come. At least it will be more lively that way.
He didn’t expect that Frederic didn’t show up at all this year!
Just as my parents were starting to complain about Frederic, I caught a glimpse of a tall and slender figure appearing at the door from the corner of my eye. He was also carrying a gift.
I covered my dad’s mouth with my hand. “Dad, Frederic is here,” I said.
My dad was in the middle of speaking when I interrupted him. He glanced at the door and his face looked slightly embarrassed.
“Frederic, you came. Why don’t you come in and sit down?” My mom came out of the kitchen and was quite happy to see Frederic.
Frederic smiled politely and said, “I just arrived.”
He walked over and sat opposite me and my dad. He was wearing a gray striped vest and shirt, which made him look very handsome and noble.