After speaking, he hung up on me, and then I called him back only to find that he had blocked me.
I laughed at myself and found a caregiver for myself.
I wouldn't neglect my own health just because Cedric was a jerk.
I stayed in the hospital for fifteen days, and during that time, Cedric didn't call me once.
I had surgery regarding the steel rod in my leg. Although I might limp a little, I got to hold on to my leg. I was grateful.
From now on, I'd love myself more.
Fifteen days later, I was discharged from the hospital. Unexpectedly, I received a call from Cedric. When the call connected, he asked me, "Emily, have you reflected on yourself?"
"Why should I?" I replied coldly.
Cedric was stunned by my tone, and then he suddenly softened his tone, saying, "You're my wife. I have always been faithful to you, but you just won't stop making a scene. It was a mudslide, OK? Lisa was terrified. Not to mention she had a heart disease. I just hope you can be a little sensible."
The more he spoke, the more confident he became. Maybe he had convinced himself.
He said to me, "I know it was wrong to leave you that day. I have made a reservation at a restaurant. Shall I pick you up for dinner?"
His tone wasn't exactly nice, but after being with him for so many years, I knew that this was his way of apologizing.
But after experiencing life and death and being abandoned by him, I no longer had any hope for him.
During my hospitalization, I reflected on my past with Cedric and realized that when one invested too much in a relationship, they'd become especially afraid of losing and especially humble.
I spoiled Cedric because I cared too much about him, so he punished me and embarrassed me however and whenever he wanted.
In the past, when hearing his indirect apology, I always accepted it immediately. I ignored the problems we had and reconciled with him.
So, his friends didn't think much of me, all thinking I was a simp.
I figured they were right. I was indeed a simp, and that was why I meant nothing to Cedric.
When I heard him invite me to dinner, I suddenly became calm. I said, "Come pick me up at the hospital."
After he heard it, he was silent for a second. Perhaps he thought about how he had scolded me that day. He was surprised that I was really at the hospital.
He spoke gently and insisted on coming to pick me up.