My parents urged me not to let him kneel outside for too long and told me to go out and bring him inside.
I narrowed my eyes coldly, not moving an inch.
In my past life, David had used this same pitiful act to win over my parents and to soften my heart. They say a man’s knees are worth gold, so when I saw him kneeling before me, sincerely apologizing, I actually believed he had accepted Parry taking my surname.
But less than half a month later, I suddenly fell ill for no apparent reason.
During my treatment in my previous life, David acted caring on the surface, fussing over me with gentle words while secretly swapping my life-saving medication for sleeping pills.
He knew full well that I had a severe allergy to them, yet when he made the switch, there wasn’t even a hint of hesitation.
As I was being rushed onto the operating table, I clearly heard his conversation with his friend.
"David, isn't this a bit too much?"
"Come on, everyone in our circle knows Annes is allergic to sleeping pills. Back when you were chasing her, you even posted about it on social media and warned everybody."
"You're actually going to use this on her? How is this any different from killing your wife for insurance money?"
David let out a cold laugh, his voice laced with hatred and resentment.
"So what? She always looked down on me, acting like she was better than everyone. That child is mine, yet she insisted on giving them her last name—humiliating me in front of the whole world."
"Her dying is perfect. She was the only heir to The Brassies anyway—sooner or later, it’s all coming to me. Besides, Ellie just found out she’s pregnant a few days ago. Now I can finally bring her back and make her the rightful lady of The Brassies."
Memories from my past life flooded my mind and instantly numb my body to coldness. I shivered, the fear coursed from my head to toe.
"Dad, Mom, let him kneel if he wants to. Even if he jumps into the river and begs me to come back, this marriage is over," I said it coldly.
My parents sighed, but they didn’t argue.
My parents witnessed me growing up, I was stubborn as hell. Once I had set my mind on something, not even a team of wild horses could drag me back.
The same thing happened when I decided to marry David. This time, my decision to divorce him wouldn't be any different.