The faces of both of them were filled with happy smiles.

I slid the mouse and found the last photo.

The date showed that it was a few months ago, in a maternity hospital.

Gabrielle and Linden embraced each other intimately.

The slogan on the wall behind me was very eye-catching.

“Congratulations, you are about to become a father!”

Looking at the photo, my heart sank into the abyss.

That day, Linden said he was going to meet a client. I had nothing to do, so I offered to go with him.

But he smiled and refused, saying that the client was a man and was very lustful.

If I went, the business would probably fail.

I believed it.

Now, I knew that he was not going to meet any male client, but to make an appointment with Gabrielle for IVF.

I closed the laptop and walked out of the study.

I blew the cool breeze on the balcony all night.

When the sky turned pale, I finally made a decision.

I didn’t want this seemingly happy marriage anymore.

Linden, I didn’t want it either.

After getting up, Linden reminded me while getting dressed.

“Tamara, don’t forget that today is the Lantern Festival. My parents have been preparing for this reunion dinner for a long time. Don’t be late.”

I sat on the sofa without saying a word.

Before leaving, he kissed my forehead.

“I’m going back to the company to deal with some things. Come over in the afternoon and we’ll go home together. Also, I’ve prepared a surprise for you. Remember to check it.”

After Linden left, I started packing my luggage.

At noon, the surprise he prepared arrived.

A latest Patek Philippe women’s watch and a luxurious custom lunch at a five-star hotel.

“My woman, naturally, must be spoiled by me.”

This was the sentence Linden had said the most in the seven years since we got married.

Looking at the women’s watch lying quietly in the exquisite box, my heart kept souring and swelling.

Looking up at the huge wedding photo on the wall, in the photo, Linden nestled in my arms, his face full of happiness.

But deep in his eyes, there was always a lingering melancholy.

In the past, I mistakenly thought that this was the feeling of starting a family.

Now I knew that it was actually the sadness of not being able to marry the woman he loved.

I tried to calm down and called my lawyer friend to ask him to prepare a divorce agreement.

I originally booked a flight to fly abroad today, but I finally changed it to tomorrow.

Because I promised Linden that I would accompany him home to celebrate the Lantern Festival tonight.

A person should not break his promise, this was what my father taught me.

When I thought of my father, my heart was like being twisted by an invisible big hand, and it hurt.

When I was still young, my mother died in a car accident.

My father raised me alone.

No matter how hard and tired life was, he never thought of marrying another woman.

Because he promised that he would only love my mother in this life and never change his mind...

In the afternoon, I came to Miller Group.

As soon as I entered the door, I heard familiar whispers around me.

“Tamara is here to visit Mr. Miller again.”

“They are so loving.”

“Of course. The media once voted that Tamara and Mr. Miller are one of the ten most enviable couples in Gadena.”

“Tamara and Mr. Miller have been childhood sweethearts, so they have been married for seven years and have always had a good relationship.”

“They are a perfect match, and the baby they give birth to will definitely be very beautiful.”

“Then the family of three will have a truly happy life.”

“Alas, we are all women. Why don’t I have such a good life as Tamara?”

“Look at the watch on her hand. It is the latest Patek Philippe, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.”

“It must be Mr. Miller’s gift. I heard that he gives his wife a watch every year.”

“Tamara must have saved the Milky Way in her previous life, so she was able to marry such an excellent man as Mr. Miller.”

“In fact, Tamara’s family background is also very good. Her father was a famous entrepreneur in Gadena.”

“It’s a pity that he died young. I heard that he was angered to death, otherwise the richest man in Gadena would definitely change.”

I stopped outside the president’s office.

Linden’s dissatisfied voice came from inside.

“I clearly ordered two watches, one regular edition and one limited edition. But the regular edition has been delivered, and you told me to wait for the limited edition? Is there a way to do business like you? I don’t want to hear your explanation. If the watch is not delivered within an hour, wait for a complaint!”

It turned out that Linden bought two watches.

After standing outside the door for a few minutes, I pushed the door open.

Seeing me, Linden, who had been frowning, immediately smiled.

“Tamara, you’re here! Wait a minute, I’ll be there soon after I finish processing these documents.”

I said it was still early and there was no rush.

Then I sat on the sofa and watched TikTok, waiting silently.

Linden was very serious and handsome at work.

In a trance, I felt that he had some similarities with his father.

In fact, it was not surprising at all, because both of them were powerful in the business world.

In less than half an hour, my phone suddenly received a reminder message.

I clicked it and saw that it was Gabrielle who updated her Instagram.

Nine photos, all close-ups of her wearing a watch.

[This is the best birthday gift I have ever received. People say that the new year is better than the old year, but I say that having you is better than everything!]

Several comments quickly appeared below.

[Isn’t this the new Patek Philippe?]

[Oh my god, a limited edition diamond-studded model worth more than 37 million dollars!”

[I’m so envious!]

[No need to guess, I know who gave it to you.]

[No more words, just wish lovers to be together forever.]

I scrolled down but couldn’t find Linden’s comment.

Looking up, he was still focused on his work, with his phone quietly beside him.

I realized that when Gabrielle posted this Instagram, she had most likely blocked him.

I looked bitter.

To my memory, this was the first time I saw Linden so angry.

It was just for a watch...

Finally, Linden finished his work and drove back to my in-laws’ house with me.

On the way, I closed my eyes and dozed off.

Linden’s phone suddenly rang.

He turned his head and glanced at me, thinking I was asleep, so he pressed the answer button with confidence.

“Linden, thank you for giving me such a valuable watch.”

The sound coming from the Bluetooth headset was very low, but I was close enough to hear it clearly.

Linden’s mouth curled up.

“It’s just over 30 million dollars, not that expensive. As long as you like it.”

Gabrielle was very touched. “Over the years, you have given me so many gifts. And each time it’s more expensive than the last. I feel very uneasy. If Tamara knew about this, she would definitely be unhappy. I don’t want you and your wife to be at odds because of me.”

Linden smiled indifferently. “Don’t worry, she won’t know. And I also bought her a watch. Although it’s not as expensive as yours.”

Gabrielle suddenly lowered her voice, “Linden, can you spend the night with me?”

Linden hesitated for a few seconds before he replied apologetically, “I’m sorry, Gabrielle, today happens to be the Lantern Festival. I promised my parents to take Tamara with them.”

“Okay, then, I wish you a happy Lantern Festival.”

Gabrielle’s voice was filled with deep indifference, which immediately made Linden’s eyes more distressed.

He comforted her softly, “Gabrielle, I promise you that I will spend your birthday with you next year. And our daughter will be with you by then.”

Seeing Linden’s happy face, my eyes were sore, and my eyebrows couldn’t help but twitch.

Suddenly, Gabrielle’s exclamation came from the headset, and there was the sound of heavy objects falling to the ground.

Linden looked anxious. “Gabrielle, what’s wrong with you?”

“I accidentally fell in the snow and got hurt.”

“Is it serious?”

“No… Not very serious.”

“Tell me the location, I’ll go there right away!”

Gabrielle pretended to refuse, “No need, Linden, I can take a taxi to the hospital myself. You can’t delay your Lantern Festival because of my little thing.”

Linden frowned and said in an unquestionable tone, “Tell me the location!”

After getting a satisfactory answer, he hung up the phone, parked the car on the side of the road, and woke me up.

“Tamara, the secretary just called and said there’s an urgent meeting. Sorry, I have to go back. Can you take a taxi yourself? Or I’ll ask the driver to pick you up.”

I looked out the window, it was pitch black everywhere, and heavy snow was falling from the sky.

This place was far away from the city, and today was the Lantern Festival. Not to mention taking a taxi, there was not even a bus to be seen.

I didn’t want to agree, but I was still forced to go down.

Linden stepped on the accelerator, and the car jumped far away.

Haste and determination.

Because he was worried about Gabrielle, he didn’t even bother to explain more.

I took out my phone and found that the signal was very weak, and the taxi app couldn’t be opened at all.

I had no choice but to tighten my clothes and walked forward in the wind and snow, one foot deep and one foot shallow.

After more than two hours, I was shivering with cold, and finally arrived outside the Simon Family villa.

Through the fence, I saw that the lights were on inside, and laughter floated out from time to time.

A servant found me and immediately opened the door.

“Madam, why are you here so late?”

I didn’t explain and asked, “Where is Linden, has he arrived?”

“The young master has arrived a long time ago, with Miss Loxley.”

The servant spoke carefully.

He knew the old story many years ago, Wilmot broke off the engagement and wanted to marry Gabrielle, and my father was pissed to death, which was a sensation in the whole Gadena at that time.

He was afraid of irritating me.

I looked bitter.

Even a servant knew the taboo, but Linden didn’t care about my feelings.

When I came to the living room, Gabrielle was sitting on the sofa, close to Linden, talking and laughing.

As soon as they saw me, they immediately distanced themselves.

“Tamara, you’re finally here. I was so worried. Why did you keep turning off your phone when the driver called you?”

I said calmly, “It’s out of battery.”

In the minus 10 degree weather, the battery of the mobile phone couldn’t last long outdoors.

“I’m sorry, Tamara, it’s all my fault.”

Looking at me covered in snow, Linden looked guilty and took my hand to sit on the sofa.

Linden’s father and mother also came to ask about my well-being, complaining to their son, how could he leave me alone on the road?