We attended the same elementary, middle, and high schools and even ended up at the same university. Jaxton had sacrificed his chance to attend a better school just to be with me, which made his mother resent me deeply.
I never expected Jaxton to go to such lengths for me. I even watched him carefully when it came time to choose his major and was surprised when he changed his plans on a whim.
When I approached him with tear-filled eyes, he just laughed it off, pulling me into his arms with a carefree smile. "With your sweet nature, how could I trust you won't be bullied if I'm not around? I can't risk it."
He gently wiped my tears away, his youthful warmth enveloping me. He nuzzled my neck, much like a loyal dog showing affection for its owner. "Don't cry! If you want to thank me, then just marry me."
So, we spent our college years in a bubble of sweet affection. As Jaxton began to make a name for himself and start his own business, I was by his side through the ups and downs.
We didn't achieve success overnight; we failed several times and sometimes had to squeeze into tiny rooms. We couldn't afford to use the air conditioner and would huddle together for warmth, but we found comfort in each other and made light of our struggles.
Eventually, we succeeded. Jaxton became a formidable CEO, and I became the elegant first lady in his company.
Yet, fate had its own plans. During our pre-marital checkup, I was diagnosed with infertility.
Belinda Munoz, Jaxton's mother, stormed into our house and pleaded with me, her voice choked with emotion. "Louisa, please just let him go. I only have one child. The Munoz family line cannot end here. Please, just let Jaxton go."
"Mom, what are you doing?" Jaxton quickly followed, pulling his mother up and giving me an apologetic look. He then dragged her away.
Somehow, Jaxton managed to convince his mother, and she no longer opposed our marriage.
He even came to me later, his voice firm and serious as he said, "I will only love you in this lifetime, you're the only one I need."
I really, really believed him at that moment.
But even the most passionate feelings could fade under the wear and tear of time. Our once-fierce love gradually settled into a quiet routine.
Still, I always thought we were deeply in love with each other.
Now, it just seemed ridiculous.