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The Billionaire's Erasure: My Ex-Wife Wanted My Rival's Baby
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The moment my wife saw her "first love" brag on Snapchat about his family’s estate being bought out for redevelopment, she couldn't wait to drag me to City Hall to get a divorce. "Ethan, Logan's fa...
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第1章
The moment my wife saw her "first love" brag on Snapchat about his family’s estate being bought out for redevelopment, she couldn't wait to drag me to City Hall to get a divorce.
"Ethan, Logan's family estate is being bought out by a mega-developer! I heard they’re offering a massive family compensation package. You know Logan's situation is tight. I want to have a baby with him so we can claim the three-person premium package!"
"Can we just get remarried after we get the money?"
With that, she held up three fingers in front of me. "I swear, this baby won't change how I feel about you. You’re the only one I love."
I looked into her seemingly sincere eyes and nodded slowly.
My wife had no idea. The second she proposed divorcing me to have another man's baby, any chance of us remarrying died.
I was going to completely erase the name Ethan Vance from my life.
And reclaim my real identity: Ethan Sterling, the sole heir of the developer buying out that land.
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When Chloe dragged me from the car into City Hall to get our divorce ticket, the grin on her face was practically splitting her cheeks.
"Don't worry, Ethan. As soon as I get the property and the payout, I'll divorce him and come straight back to you!"
After making her grand promise, Chloe stood on her tiptoes and pecked my cheek a few times. "Smile! We’re basically getting a free luxury apartment out of this!"
I didn't say a word. As the red stamp slammed down on the divorce papers, a cold shiver ran through my chest. I felt none of her ecstatic joy.
I knew that even without this buyout, Chloe would have divorced me eventually.
Logan Hunt was her childhood sweetheart. He had moved abroad years ago due to some family trouble, only returning three years ago.
On the day he landed, Chloe—who had never cooked a single meal in her life—actually spent hours in the kitchen preparing a massive feast to welcome him back.
She was always too attentive to him. She’d remind him to bundle up when it was cold, and she’d personally drive across town to deliver medicine if he caught a sniffle. I had fought with her over these "little things" more times than I could count.
Every time, Chloe would pacify me with sweet words, only to turn around and flirt with Logan again.
Eventually, it got to the point where they’d hold hands right in front of me, and I’d just look away.
I kept lying to myself, calling it "childhood friendship" that transcended boundaries.
I still remember six months ago when Chloe had to go on a business trip. She told me she was only going with a female colleague.
But later that weekend, I saw Logan's Instagram post. They were hugging each other tightly at an amusement park.
His caption read: *No matter how much time passes, you’re still my one and only.*
After digging around, I found out the truth. The business trip was a complete lie. She had used it as an excuse to go on a romantic getaway with her little lover.
"Ethan..."
Chloe’s voice snapped me back to reality.
"You know the construction near Logan's place is getting really loud and unlivable now. Do you think he could temporarily move in with us?"
I understood exactly what she was getting at. I nodded. "Sure. I’ll pack my things and move out tonight."
Hearing this, Chloe shook her head quickly. "I'm not trying to kick you out!"
"There’s plenty of room for the three of us to live together. Besides, you’ve handled all the household chores for years. I wouldn't be used to you being gone."
I let out a self-deprecating laugh.
To put it plainly, Chloe just wanted a free live-in maid. Not only did I have to take care of her daily life, but I also had to serve her lover.
Six years of devotion had finally hit a dead end.
"It’s fine. I’ll hire a moving truck..."
"Chloe! Is the divorce finalized?" Before I could finish my sentence, Logan came wheeling a suitcase toward us. Chloe’s face instantly darkened. "I told you to wait for me at home! Why did you come to City Hall?"
"I was just worried Ethan would be angry. I wanted to help explain things to him!"
Logan casually wrapped one arm around Chloe’s waist, while his other hand slid down to rest on her flat stomach. It was a blatant declaration of ownership. No wonder she wanted to have a baby with him so badly. They had probably been sleeping together for a while.
Seeing that I remained silent, Logan continued, "Don't worry, buddy. Once the payout and the deed are in our hands, I’ll return Chloe to you in perfect condition."
As he spoke, he gave Chloe’s waist a stealthy pinch.
My chest tightened. I didn't want to stand there for another second. I turned around and walked away.
If they dared to be this shameless in broad daylight, I couldn't begin to imagine what they did behind my back.
Swallowing the bitter pain in my throat, I quickened my pace, hailed a cab, and went straight back to our apartment.
The first thing I did was pack.
I only took a few basic changes of clothes. Anything associated with Chloe, I left behind.
Just as I was about to walk out the door, my eyes caught the ring on my finger.
It was a simple silver band we bought when we first started dating.
Back then, we were broke and couldn't afford a diamond. Even after our financial situation improved, I couldn't bear to replace it. I felt like this ring had witnessed everything we went through.
But Chloe’s hands had been bare for a long time. It seemed that the moment Logan returned, her wedding ring had conveniently disappeared.
Right then, Chloe walked in, clinging to Logan's arm. Seeing me staring at the ring on my finger, a flicker of guilt crossed her face. "You've been wearing that cheap thing for six years. It's long overdue for an upgrade."
"On the day we remarry, I'll buy you a brand-new one."
As she spoke, she reached out, slid the ring off my finger, and casually tossed it into the trash can.
I forced a smile and said, "Okay."
"Ethan, I'm doing all of this for our future."
"A luxury apartment and a million-dollar payout aren't pocket change."
I nodded, pretending to understand.
As I turned to go downstairs, Chloe called out my name. "Ethan!"
"Remember to text me your new address on Snapchat. I'll come pick you up in a month."
I didn't look back, and I didn't answer.
The moment I stepped out of the residential complex, my phone rang. "Mr. Sterling, do you need us to send a private helicopter to pick you up?"
"No need," I replied coldly. "I still have some loose ends to tie up here. I’ll return to headquarters in a month!"
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第2章
The first time I met Chloe was six years ago on a busy street.
She was trying to help an elderly woman who had fallen. But the moment Chloe touched her sleeve, the woman grabbed her tightly, screaming to the onlookers that Chloe had knocked her down.
Naturally, the police got involved, and Chloe was taken to the station.
Fortunately, my dashcam had recorded the entire incident. I went to the station and bailed her out.
When we stepped outside, she sat on the curb and cried her eyes out. I thought she was just traumatized by the scam. Only later did I find out that day was actually the day Logan had boarded his flight to go abroad.
After leaving our apartment, I rented a small condo to clear my head.
In the evening, I decided to grab a bite to eat. Passing by a trendy restaurant, I noticed through the glass window a large group of people gathered around Logan, raising their glasses to toast him.
Sitting right next to him, draped in his arms, was Chloe—my brand-new ex-wife.
Chloe and I both had mild palates and hated spicy food, but Logan loved heavy, rich flavors. The restaurant was serving exactly what he liked.
Inside, the venue was decorated with festive banners. Across the main wall hung a giant sign: *Wishing Chloe and Logan a Happy Marriage!*
Those words felt like a physical blow to my chest.
They had gone straight from my divorce to register their own marriage.
No wonder Logan had been in such a rush at City Hall, bringing his luggage along. He literally couldn't wait a single second.
I stood outside the window, pulling my coat tighter around myself.
The autumn air was brisk, but for some reason, I was shivering uncontrollably.
My mind drifted back to six years ago. It was a similar autumn day when Chloe and I had our wedding. It was just as lively.
She had looked into my eyes, reciting her vows, promising to love and cherish me forever.
Now, those words were nothing but trash to her.
With stinging eyes, I lowered my head and prepared to leave. Suddenly, the double doors of the private dining room were slammed open by Chloe's parents.
They rushed in, absolutely furious. Her father tore the banner down from the wall. "Chloe! What the hell are you doing?! How could you throw Ethan away for this loser Logan?!"
"Are you trying to give me a heart attack?!"
"Did you not hear about all the sketchy things he did while he was abroad? You go find Ethan right now and beg for his forgiveness! Otherwise, don't ever call us your parents again!"
I didn't expect her parents to show up and crash their celebration for my sake.
Their respect was probably the only comforting thing I had left from those six years.
"Mom, Dad, you've got it all wrong!" Chloe scrambled to explain.
"You already signed the marriage certificate! What is there to get wrong?!" her father roared. "Get a divorce right now!"
Logan stood awkwardly to the side, his face shifting from pale to red.
"Dad! Can we please talk about this at home? All our friends are here!" Chloe tried to coax him, switching to her usual spoiled tone.
But her father wasn't having it. "Home? If you don't explain this right now, you are officially cut off from this family!"
Seeing her father's stubbornness, Chloe had no choice but to dismiss their guests.
Once the room cleared, she finally confessed, "Dad! Ethan and I only got a paper divorce! Logan’s estate is being bought out next month. The developer pays compensation based on the number of registered family members. By temporarily marrying Logan, we can claim an extra luxury apartment and a massive payout. Ethan knows all about this! He agreed to remarry me once the check clears!"
Hearing this, her father’s face turned bright red. He pointed a shaking finger at her, gasping for air.
In a fit of rage, he grabbed a glass of water from the table and hurled it straight at Logan.
"You brainless girl! Do you honestly think a guy like Ethan cares about some cheap apartment payout?"
"Do you think you can just play with marriage like a game? You're going to kill me! Get a divorce right now!"
Seeing that her parents wouldn't budge, Chloe finally lost her temper. "Mom, Dad! Even Ethan didn't make a big deal out of this! Why are you so angry?!"
"My marriage to Logan doesn't need your approval anyway."
"Since you can't stand to see me succeed, we'll talk after the buyout money hits our account."
"When I have the deeds and the cash, you'll see who was right!"
Chloe grabbed Logan's hand and stormed out of the restaurant. They flagged down a cab, but just as she was about to step inside, she spotted me standing by the window.
Her face instantly contorted with rage. "Ethan! Was this your doing?!"
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第3章
"Did you call my parents here on purpose to ruin my wedding?!" Chloe didn't even give me a chance to speak before she pronounced me guilty.
"I’m just trying to help Logan! A baby can get us hundreds of thousands of dollars more! Don't you understand that?"
"We agreed on this, and you said yes! Why do you have to be so difficult now? What is wrong with you?!"
When I remained silent, she shrieked, "Say something!"
"Ethan, I can’t believe you’re this two-faced. We’ve been married for six years, and I never knew you were this petty!"
Yes, six years. And I never knew she was this heartless.
"This has nothing to do with Ethan!" Her father walked out of the restaurant, his face grim. "If Logan hadn't bragged about your marriage certificate on Snapchat, your mother and I would have been kept in the dark forever!"
Her father thrust his phone in front of Chloe's face. She glanced at the screen, her eyes flickering with panic.
Without a word of apology, she pushed Logan into the cab, got in after him, and sped away.
Once the cab disappeared down the street, my phone buzzed. It was a call from Chloe.
She told me to step away from her parents before speaking.
"My parents are just emotional right now, so I couldn't say much. You need to talk to them and calm them down. Tell them we're still deeply in love and they don't need to worry."
"Oh, and make sure to mention our plan to remarry, so they don't think I'm lying to them."
After laying out her orders, she noticed my silence. "Ethan? Why aren't you speaking?"
"Are you mad because I had a wedding ceremony with Logan today?"
"Ugh, babe, if we’re going to scam the developer, we have to make it look real. Otherwise, the auditors will flag us for fraud, and that’s illegal!"
"Honey, don't be mad. You know you're the only one I love. Check your Snapchat, I sent you a little surprise."
After she hung up, I opened Snapchat.
It was a highly suggestive boudoir photo of Chloe, wearing nothing but a skimpy outfit with a fluffy bunny tail.
*Don't be mad anymore, okay?~ When we get remarried, I'll make sure to make it up to you in bed.*
I stared at the caption for a second, then deleted the entire chat history.
That night, I sat down with Chloe's parents for a long chat. They had always treated me like a son, and I didn't want to lie to them. I told them honestly that I had no intention of ever getting back together with Chloe.
I begged them not to pressure her, saying she had made her choice, and I sincerely wished her well.
"Ethan," her father said, his voice heavy with emotion. "You've loved Chloe for so long. Are you really okay with letting her go?"
Whether I was okay with it or not didn't matter anymore.
Relationships aren't a one-way street. Just because I wanted her didn't mean she would ever choose me over Logan.
Seeing my silence, her father sighed deeply. "Years ago, when my investments failed and we were drowning in debt, it was your support that saved us. I’ve always considered you my true son-in-law. But I won't force you. If you think a divorce is best, your mother and I will back you up 100%."
He squeezed my hand. "It's Chloe's loss. She was too foolish to cherish a good man."
His words brought a lump to my throat. I swallowed my tears, chatted with them a bit longer, reminded them to take care of their health, and left.
By the time I got back to my condo, I had completely lost my appetite.
Suddenly, my phone screen lit up. It was a direct message from Logan.
It was a photo of him and Chloe cuddled up in bed.
*Thanks for stepping in and calming her parents down, buddy. They aren't mad at us anymore.*
*Are you free tomorrow? I’d love to buy you dinner to show my appreciation.*
I tossed my phone aside and ignored it. This wasn't the first time Logan had tried to rub things in my face. When I was still Chloe’s husband, it used to make my blood boil. But now that we were divorced, I didn't even have the right to care.
Yet, I didn't expect such a petty move to trigger Chloe to call me again.
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第4章
Chloe called me in the middle of the night. "Ethan, why aren't you replying to Logan’s messages? He just wants to thank you."
"We owe you one for handling my parents today. Who knows how long they would have made a scene otherwise."
"Are you free tomorrow? Logan and I really want to take you out for dinner."
I rubbed my temples, feeling a headache coming on. "No, I have to go to the office tomorrow."
"But if you don't come, Logan will think you’re holding a grudge. Plus, I’m planning on bringing him into the company to help out. That way, you won't have to carry such a heavy workload anymore."
"It doesn't matter. I don't care about the company anymore."
The company was a startup I had built from the ground up and gifted to Chloe as a wedding present. She used to promise me she’d cherish it forever. She used to say that even though she was the CEO, I held the real power. She had given me absolute authority.
But everything changed the moment Logan returned.
Apparently, a company generating tens of millions of dollars a year couldn't compare to a single free apartment.
The location of Logan's estate wasn't even in a high-end district. If Chloe wanted real estate, we could have bought dozens of luxury condos. The moment she used that absurd excuse to demand a divorce, I knew our six-year marriage was a hollow shell.
Holding on would only drag us both into endless misery.
"Chloe, are you sure you want to hand all my active projects over to Logan?"
There was a long pause on the other end of the line.
The clients and resources for those projects were built entirely on my personal network. Without my connections, those deals would collapse instantly.
"We’re going to be family soon anyway, so there’s no need to draw such hard lines. Besides, you’ve been handling too many projects. It's time to delegate."
*Family?*
Chloe really thought of herself as some ancient queen, expecting me to peacefully coexist with her concubine.
"Do whatever you want."
I hung up. First, she divorced me. Now, she was using Logan to strip away my authority. The timeline of her actions was so tight it made my blood run cold. She was in such a rush to push me out.
The next morning, I went to the office as usual to wrap things up.
The moment I walked into my office, I saw Logan sitting in my chair, casually playing with my ID badge.
Seeing me enter, his hand flicked, dropping the badge onto the hardwood floor. He deliberately ground his leather shoe over it before stepping toward me.
"Oh, look who’s early. Ready to hand over your crown, buddy?"
"Ethan, I’ve got to say, you’re the most pathetic man I’ve ever met. Imagine handing your own woman over to another guy."
I sneered. "If I'm done playing with her, what's wrong with giving her to you?"
Logan’s face instantly darkened. He lunged forward, grabbing my collar, and let out a cold laugh. "You think I buy that?"
"If you really didn't care about Chloe, why are you still lingering around after the divorce?"
"Aren't you two just 'fake married'?" I countered.
Logan laughed out loud. "Ethan, are you stupid or just incredibly naive?"
"Do you seriously think Chloe is ever going to remarry you?"
He leaned in, his face dripping with smug satisfaction. "Let me tell you a secret. Even after the buyout money cleared, Chloe won't divorce me."
"In her heart, I'm the only one who matters."
I couldn't argue with that, nor did I want to waste my breath arguing with him. I walked over to the desk, gathered a few files, and turned to leave. But Logan grabbed my arm, refusing to let me go.
The second he saw Chloe walking down the hallway toward the office, his demeanor flipped instantly. His eyes filled with tears, and he adopted a fragile, victimized look.
"Ethan, I know you hate me. But Chloe already handed these projects to me. You can’t just take them back."
He whimpered, putting his hand over my files. Before I could even push him away, he threw himself onto the floor.
"Ethan! What are you doing?!"
Chloe slammed the door open and rushed to Logan's side, kneeling down to check on him.
"I'm fine, Chloe. Don't blame Ethan."
"He's right. He’s been running these projects from the start. It’s not fair for me to just take over."
Chloe’s eyes went from worried to absolutely furious as she glared up at me. "Ethan! What is wrong with you?! Didn't I already talk to you about this?"
"They're just a few projects! Is it worth getting violent over? I didn't know you were this petty. If you want projects so badly, I can fund a few new ones for you!"
"Is our company really that desperate for cash?"
I looked down at Chloe, a wave of profound disappointment washing over me. Every single time Logan was involved, regardless of the truth, I was always the villain.
She was right. The company didn't lack money. It just lacked a free apartment.
"I didn't touch him. Believe what you want. As for the projects, if he wants them, he can have them."
Whether the clients would actually agree to work with an incompetent freeloader like Logan was another story entirely.
Chloe stared at me, momentarily stunned by my cold indifference. She told Logan to step out so we could talk alone.
Once the door closed, her angry expression softened, and she reached out to grab my hand, offering a sweet smile. "Logan’s new to the corporate world, so he doesn't know how things work. Don't take what I said to heart."
I looked at her and let out a sharp chuckle. "So, you knew he was putting on a show the whole time?"
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第5章
"Logan just joined the company. I couldn't embarrass him in front of everyone, or he’d have a hard time establishing authority."
So, to help her lover establish authority, her first move was to step on me.
"Ethan, try to be understanding. It's just a temporary marriage and a baby. Do you have to push me at every turn?"
"I already promised you that once the divorce is finalized, I won't have anything to do with him. Why are you making such a big deal out of this? Can't you just be a man and show some maturity?"
"I’ll transfer some money to your account. Why don't you take a vacation? Go travel for a bit and stay out of our way."
"Don't worry, Logan and I won't do anything real. I will always belong to you."
Looking at her face, which was twisted into an expression of utter disappointment in *me*, my heart completely shattered.
"I get it," I said softly. "I'll hand over all my projects to Logan. I won't interfere with the company anymore."
"Ethan, that's not what I meant..."
I nodded, not wanting to hear another word. I had originally planned to wrap up some loose ends before leaving, but now, there was no point.
In Chloe's world, Logan was all she needed. Nothing else mattered.
I turned and walked out of the office without looking back.
Over the next few days, I stopped going to the office entirely, trying my best to stay out of their lives. But Logan was relentless. Every time some trivial thing happened between him and Chloe, he’d send me updates on Snapchat.
*Ethan, the mattress you picked out is really soft. You’ve got great taste. The silk pajamas fit me perfectly too.*
*Ethan, I noticed you left some luxury watches in the closet. I’m going to borrow a few. You don’t mind, right?*
*I’ll take your silence as a yes.*
*By the way, your wife is amazing in bed. I'll make sure to take good care of her for you.*
As the messages grew more graphic and disgusting, I blocked his notifications.
I knew Chloe. Since they were living under the same roof, even without Logan's bragging, I knew exactly what was happening.
I stayed holed up in my condo for days. On the night before my departure, a close friend insisted on throwing me a farewell party, so I finally went out.
He booked a private room at an upscale lounge.
When I arrived, a row of gorgeous female hosts was lined up in the room. My friend clapped me on the shoulder. "Take your pick."
I looked at him, confused. "What is this?"
"Come on, man. I know what happened. There are plenty of fish in the sea. These girls are top-tier. Look at those faces, those bodies. None of them are worse than Chloe."
"If you ask me, Chloe is a fool. She had a golden husband and threw him away for some broke loser like Logan."
"Without you, would her company ever have reached this level? If she were still drowning in her father's debt, Logan wouldn't even look at her twice!"
I knew my friends were just trying to stand up for me. But just because Chloe was cheap didn't mean I was going to degrade myself to get back at her.
"You know me better than that," I said. "Send them away."
But before my friend could dismiss the hosts, the heavy doors of the private room were pushed open.
Chloe stepped inside, clutching Logan's hand.
My friend’s face instantly dropped. He nudged the guy next to him and muttered, "Who the hell invited her? Didn't I say this was a private party for Ethan?"
"I swear, man, everyone here is in our circle. Nobody would have invited Chloe!"
Ignoring the tense atmosphere, Chloe swept her eyes over the female hosts and marched straight toward me.
"Ethan! We just got divorced, and you’re already in a place like this picking out girls?!"
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第6章
The room fell into an uncomfortable silence. Someone tried to clear the air. "Hey, it’s just a misunderstanding. A misunderstanding."
"What misunderstanding? If Logan hadn't told me you were here 'selecting a harem,' I’d still be in the dark!"
"Ethan, we were married for six years! Did I ever treat you badly? How could you do this to me?!"
Chloe screamed at the top of her lungs, completely ignoring the crowd. Eventually, my friend ushered everyone out, leaving only the four of us in the massive room.
"Chloe, shouldn't Ethan be the one asking you that question?"
My friend snapped, unable to hold back. "How did he treat you all these years? You know better than anyone! He would never cheat on you. But you? Ever since Logan came back from abroad, have you given Ethan a single shred of your attention?"
"And now, for a little bit of buyout money, you want to have a baby with Logan and divorce Ethan? Let's not forget how Ethan paid off your father's massive debts. Do you really think he cares about some cheap apartment?"
Faced with a barrage of questions, Chloe's face turned pale. She glared at me. "Ethan, is this what you think of me?"
"Was my father's debt paid off solely by you? Did I have no hand in building the company? I discussed the apartment situation with you beforehand, and now you're throwing all the blame on me?"
"I told you, the divorce is temporary! We will remarry! I just need a month!"
"My relationship with Logan is strictly business. But what about you? What are you doing behind my back? Hiring escorts?!"
"Chloe, watch your mouth!" my friend barked. "Who said Ethan is hiring escorts? You guys are divorced! You're already on husband number two, and you won't even let Ethan move on?!"
"This is between me and my husband! Since when do you get a say?!"
Chloe's face flushed with anger, tears welling in her eyes. It seemed like she was on the verge of a breakdown.
Seeing her emotional state, Logan stepped forward, tugging her sleeve to comfort her, but Chloe violently shook him off.
She turned and glared at him with cold fury.
This was probably the first time she had ever looked at Logan like that since his return.
"You get out too! I need to talk to him alone."
"Chloe..." Logan whimpered, trying to look pathetic.
"Get out!"
Sensing her genuine rage, Logan reluctantly slunk out of the room.
"Ethan, you know my personality. I don't like to repeat myself. Do you have to make me angry?"
"We could have handled this maturely."
"If you didn't want to do this, you could have told me from the start. Why did you agree to it only to pull a stunt like this now?"
I just looked at her, my voice devoid of emotion. "If I had said no, would you have listened?"
Chloe got one thing right: I knew her personality perfectly. That was why I knew I never had a choice in our divorce.
If I had refused.
She would have made my life a living hell, using emotional abuse and the silent treatment to force my hand.
Instead of dragging it out, it was better to cut the cord.
"What is that supposed to mean? Are you saying I forced you?"
"And now you're here with these girls just to get back at me? Ethan, when did you become so childish?"
"Can you stop using these pathetic stunts just to get my attention? I am so exhausted."
"Fine, I admit I haven't paid enough attention to you lately. I'll make an effort to change, okay?"
"No need," I said flatly. "Since we're divorced, let's not talk about remarrying ever again."
"Ethan? What did you say?" Chloe’s eyes widened in disbelief. "I suggest you think carefully before you speak. If you walk out that door today, I don't care if you beg me on your knees later, I will never take you back!"
I turned around and walked out without a single backward glance, ignoring her frantic screams behind me.
I checked the time, caught a cab to my condo to grab my bags, and headed straight for the airport.
As soon as I got into the cab, my friend called.
"Ethan, where did you go? Chloe has completely lost her mind. She’s smashing everything in the VIP room."
"I'm on my way to the airport."
My friend went quiet for a moment, unsure of what to say.
Finally, he just muttered, "Safe travels, man."
"Thanks," I replied. Suddenly, a massive semi-truck appeared ahead, its high beams blindingly bright. I yelled at the driver to steer away as I slammed the phone down.
In the next second, the truck crashed directly into our side.
*BOOM!*
I felt my body shatter into pieces.
The distant wail of sirens and chaotic voices faded in and out of my consciousness.
"Hello? Is this the family of Ethan Vance? He's been in a horrific car accident and is currently in critical condition. Please come to Mercy Hospital immediately."
Through the haze of my fading consciousness, I heard Chloe’s cold sneer through the phone line.
"What is his game? He just broke up with me, and now he's staging a car accident to trick me into coming back?"
"Who does he think I am? Tell him that unless he gets his ass over here right now and kneels down to beg for my forgiveness, I will never forgive him!"
With that, Chloe hung up the phone in a rage.
I let out a bitter, silent laugh. Our six-year marriage had finally reached its absolute end.
I just never expected the final curtain to be drawn with my life on the line...