Chapter 2
When Anastasia came back, Edward was already home.
Delicate and beautiful Priscilla was sitting on the floor, not caring about her image, playing toy cars with Thomas.
Laughter echoed now and then.
From a distance, they looked like a happy family of three.
Anastasia felt a pain in her heart. But the next second, she froze, instinctively covering her mouth and nose.
The huge living room was filled with flowers of every color. The pollen in the air almost suffocated her.
She was allergic to pollen.
Her face quickly flushed red from lack of air. But Edward still held her hand, not letting her go.
He didn’t notice anything wrong. Instead, he spoke casually. “Anna, why did you leave without saying a word? I waited for you at the hospital for so long.”
But she couldn’t answer. Her face turned bluish–purple as she struggled for breath.
She tore her hand free and stumbled toward the bedroom.
The allergy medicine was inside.
But after just a few steps, she bumped too hard, knocking flowers from a vase to the floor. Her swinging hand even sent a trophy on the table crashing down.
The sound of shattering glass and Priscilla’s scream came at the same time.
Thomas blocked her path, glaring. “Mommy, why did you break Priscilla’s trophy on purpose?”
Anastasia shook her head desperately, tears streaming. She collapsed, too weak to stand
Edward walked over Seeing the mess, his eyes filled with disappointment “Anna, I know your injured hand kept you from competing I know you’re sad But that doesn’t mean you can smash Cilla’s hard–earned trophy”
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He bent down, carefully picking up the broken pieces. He held them like treasure, not sparing her a glance.
By now, Anastasia’s lungs burned for air. Her heart pounded wildly. Her will to survive drove her to crawl toward the bedroom.
Even then, Thomas wouldn’t let her be.
He aimed his toy gun at her and pulled the trigger in anger.
Steel pellets hit her body, making her gasp from the pain. Red welts bloomed across her pale skin.
Seeing her own son treat her like this, the child she had carried for ten months, Anastasia wept bitterly, her heart breaking apart.
Her trembling hand finally reached the medicine. Swallowing it, she felt a shred of clarity return.
But before she could catch her breath, the scolding continued.
“Cilla only had that one trophy, and you smashed it. She even said she’d take you to the celebration gala tonight. When did you become so jealous?”
Thomas chimed in. “Mommy, you’re a bad mommy. You can’t stand anyone being happy. You’re crippled but won’t let others live well. I don’t like you, Mommy.”
The accusations came one after another. Anastasia could no longer hold back. She covered her face and broke down, sobbing.
Her eyes were red as she signed with trembling hands, shaken by anger and grief.
“I didn’t mean it. Did you all forget I’m allergic to pollen?”
Seeing Edward freeze, Anastasia suddenly thought of the past.
Noticing her trembling body, Edward seemed to finally remember. Guilt flashed in his eyes. “Anna I’m sorry. I forgot. I’ll have the flowers removed right now.”
He moved quickly. Soon, the flowers were gone.
He pulled her into his arms, coaxing softly. “Honey, I didn’t mean it. You know that. I’ve just been too busy, and it shipped my mind.”
Thomas pouted, reluctantly muttering. “Sorry, Mommy I was wrong”
Priscilla, who had been watching quietly, suddenly spoke. “Don’t be mad, Anna I heard you love food Tonight’s my celebration gala I’ve booked the rooftop Let’s not waste time”
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At eight, the fireworks lit up the city center.
Brilliant colors burst across the sky, then faded into drifting sparks.
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As the last sparks faded, Edward suddenly took out a necklace and fastened it around her neck.
“Honey, tonight is Cilla’s celebration, but it’s also our wedding anniversary. I hope from now on, the one by my side will always be you.”
She had seen that necklace at an auction. It was called “The Only Love.” It meant one love for a lifetime.
But Edward–how could he deserve that?
She gave a mocking smile, meeting his gaze full of deep affection.
In his eyes, there was only her.
Priscilla teased from the side. “Why does my celebration feel like it turned into your anniversary?”
Edward only patted Anastasia’s head with a gentle smile. “As long as Anna likes it, that’s all that matters.”
More fireworks bloomed. Edward asked her to close her eyes and make a wish.
She did.
But as the fireworks burst, she opened her eyes.
And saw Edward and Priscilla, locked in a passionate kiss.
On their wedding anniversary, the man she loved was kissing another woman.
Anastasia’s lashes trembled. She pressed her hands together.
Despair hit her like a tidal wave, dragging her under.
She couldn’t do it. She couldn’t pretend not to see the man she had loved since childhood
Even though she had prepared herself to let him go, watching them kiss right in front of her still left her gasping with pain
It takes years to fall in love. But only a moment to let go
And in that moment, Anastasia decided she would stop loving Edward
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