I asked in a hoarse voice, "What about me? Am I just destined to be slandered by her? If I don't clarify things and really become the teacher she says has moral problems, have you thought about what I'll face?"

Caleb froze, a hint of guilt flashing in her eyes, but she remained defiant, "You're different from her. You'll take care of yourself no matter what."

I said bitterly, "Go. I won't speak up for her. Also, get the divorce certificate as soon as possible, preferably before next Tuesday."

He suddenly laughed, his eyes filled with disdain, "You're not thinking you're leaving here on Tuesday, are you? I advised you against playing hard to get."

Caleb's face darkened, "How could you possibly bear to leave me? Besides, there's Michele too. She's been a student you've nurtured for so many years; you wouldn't abandon her."

He didn't know that from the moment I agreed to Michele's withdrawal application, I had decided I didn't want either of them anymore.

Just then, Caleb received a phone call. After hearing what the other person said, veins bulged on his forehead.

Before I could react, he grabbed my collar and started pulling me outside.

"Michele was verbally abused on the street and fainted. She's in the hospital now. You have to go apologize to her!"

I looked up, wanting to call for help, only to find that Charles had already left without a sound. Well, who would want to get involved in someone else's family affairs for no reason? I couldn't struggle and he dragged me all the way to the hospital.

As soon as we entered the ward, Michele exclaimed, "Miss Patricia, you look so disheveled!"

On the way, Caleb tugged at my clothes, my collar already wide open.

I said weakly, "What do you want?"

Hearing this, she curled her lips into a smile, her eyes gleaming, "An apology should be sincere. We don't want much, just all your patents."

I stood up abruptly, looking at her in shock. Her face, which always wore a bright, sunny smile, now only showed naked malice.

I turned to Caleb, who nodded dismissively, "After all, the child still needs money for formula and your patents will bring in a steady stream of money."

Caleb was about to speak when Michele interrupted him. She wanted to talk to me alone to persuade Caleb to leave. Once we were alone, Michele revealed her true colors.

She said, "If you don't accept it, then take a look at this."