The Winter He Begged Too Late

Synopsis

After my daughter died, I finally became the version of myself Adrian had always wanted. When he kissed his adopted sister, I pretended not to see. When he slept with her, I was even willing to buy them condoms. Everyone said I was so understanding, so generous. Adrian finally let down his guard around me. But I seized the opportunity to escape and went to Antarctica for research. Five years later, when I returned home wearing an international award medal, Adrian knelt in the falling snow begging for my forgiveness. I simply took the arm of the man beside me. "Mr. Blackwood, long time no see. This is my husband." Lynn's POV After my daughter died, I finally became the version of myself Adrian had always wanted. When he came home late from business dinners, I no longer cared what time he returned. When he traveled for work, I no longer asked who accompanied him. When he drunkenly murmured the name "Melissa" unconsciously, I no longer became hysterical. Even when my fever reached near-delirium levels, I forced myself to call for emergency help and got myself to the hospital. The nurse looked at me and couldn't help saying, "Ms. Hart, do you want to notify your family?" Family? I laughed. Part self-mockery, part utter relief. "No need." My voice was soft. "I don't have any family." The nurse opened her mouth, wanting to say something more, but finally just sighed and left with her clipboard. The hospital room returned to deathly silence. I closed my eyes.