Chapter 8

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Unexpectedly, the next morning, I received a message from Charlie: Leila, I don't want to argue with you. I hope you can calm down and reflect seriously. I'll forgive you this time, but if it happens again, I will divorce you. I screamed internally, why did Charlie change his mind so quickly? He had agreed to divorce me! I realized I needed to try harder. I bought a front-row ticket to Abigail’s performance. While she was on stage, I thought of sad things and cried intensely. I could see clearly that Abigail was distracted on stage, missing several beats. After the performance, I waited for her in the back alley. However, this time, a man was already there, waiting for me. He was tall, with golden curls, as handsome as a statue in an art gallery. I recognized his chiseled features immediately from photos. Even if I hadn't seen his pictures, I would have guessed his identity easily. After all, his Hermès shirt cuffs were stained with oil paint. He was Abigail's brother, Orlin Hill, a very famous painter. I suddenly regretted not putting on makeup. I asked, "Mr. Hill, are you waiting for me?" He seemed surprised that I recognized him. He nodded and said, "Yes, Mrs. Wilson, I want to talk to you." I said, "Of course."
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