Looking stern, he said, "I can agree to your marriage, help you pay off your debts, and provide you with startup capital. No matter what happens in the future, you can't initiate a divorce."
At that time, I was full of enthusiasm. Although Edward helped me out of mercy, I gained Linda's love and agreed.
Linda's sincerity to me did not last long.
"But I don't believe that the girl, who dared to commit suicide for me back then, doesn't love me so easily now."
I heard laughter coming from inside as soon as I reached the door.
It was Linda and that boy. Edward had been observing my reaction.
"If he wants to humiliate me, he miscalculates it. I no longer have any illusions."
I saw the boy for the first time today. I strangely found him a bit familiar.
As soon as I entered the room, the boy stood up and greeted me. He said, "Hello, my name is Troy Malone."
I finished a meeting before arriving here. I was wearing formal attire.
I nodded at him and walked straight towards Edward, who looked teasing.
Linda was like him, both in appearance and attitude towards relationships.
They never noticed any signs of sadness in me. I found it a bit boring, so I got up and left.
I checked the time and asked Linda, "Are you going home tonight?"
She didn't speak. Instead, she lowered her head as if thinking about something.
Everyone in the room was watching the show.
"Linda is with another man in front of me. How should I react?"
My futile questioning and resistance had been ineffective two years ago.
I left without waiting for her answer.
When I reached the door, Troy chased after me.
He was dressed casually with a hint of youthfulness in his eyes.
His tone, actions, and behavior all highlighted his immaturity.
Smiling, he spoke with his tone carrying a hint of threat. He said, "Brian, you're not young anymore. Linda said you were boring. I didn't believe it."
"I believed it after meeting you today, Brian. You can't be in a relationship like this. Moreover, hurry up and get a divorce. Don't keep Linda waiting. The one who is not loved is a mistress."
His words made me laugh. "Being young is great. He can speak without thinking."
Leaning against the car door, I asked, "Did Linda tell you that I'm dragging her and I refuse to divorce her?"
He nodded.