Surviving Divorce Her Miraculous Second Chance - Season 1 Episode 5

Lelia didn’t stay long after dinner. She said to Oswald, “Give me a ride home.” I glanced at her and she ignored my pointed look and clung to Oswald’s arm. Oswald turned to me and smiled, asking for my approval with his eyes. I didn’t say anything, so Oswald said awkwardly, “Wait till I finish washing the dishes for Cassie.”

I was sick of Lelia and didn’t want to spend one more second with her, so I waved dismissively, “Just go! I’ll clean up.” “Dad, where are you going? Take me with you.” Jocelyn was clingy and stood up in her chair, opening her arms for a hug. Oswald hurriedly carried her up and kissed her on the cheek, making a loud sound. “I’ll be home soon. Be good and stay with Mom.”

“Kid, why do you want to come with us?” Lelia said. She was always impatient towards Jocelyn. I took Jocelyn over from Oswald. “Sweetheart, Dad is giving Aunt Lelia a ride home. He’ll be back in no time. Would you stay home with me?” Jocelyn blinked and nodded. She wrapped her arms around my neck and turned to say to Oswald, “OK. Be back soon.”

Oswald kissed her and nodded firmly, “Yes.” He picked up his car key and left. Lelia wrapped her arm around his and turned back to smirk at me. I ignored her. Oswald came home late, but I didn’t raise any questions. He was a dutiful son as I assumed he spent time talking to his parents. He got up early the next morning, saying that he had a lot of work in the office and a 9 o’clock meeting. He drove Jocelyn to her school as it saved me a trip. I had to admit that Oswald was thoughtful and sweet. I wouldn’t ask for a better husband. As Eleanor said, he spoiled me rotten.

Everyone thought he was perfect. I tidied up the clothes he changed out, picking out the ones that needed dry cleaning. I checked their pockets one by one. However, I found something that shook my world. I finally woke up from my dream when I saw that thing. It proved every doubt I had about Oswald. It was a pack of condoms. I had a contraceptive injection after giving birth to Jocelyn. We didn’t need condoms. Heartbroken, I threw the disgusting object out hysterically.

Oswald cheated. He betrayed my trust. For years, I lived in poverty and worked day and night for our life. Yet, he cheated on me as soon as we had money. I knelt on the floor, feeling desperate. I hugged my head and couldn’t stop picturing how he had S** with another woman. My heart shattered into a thousand pieces. I devoted everything to him and our family, including my youth, my love, and…

Yet, he repaid my sacrifice with betrayal. Calming down from my sorrow, I called myself over and over in my head. I said to myself, “Cassie, get a hold of yourself. I can’t lose everything I’ve worked hard for. I have to have a closure.” I put the condoms away and tried my hardest to control my emotions. Balling my hands into tight fists, I swore that I wouldn’t give him what I built. I took a deep breath and strengthened my clothes before hailing a taxi to go to my company.