Chapter 1423: Chapter 1423: Say It Again
Fortunately, Third Young Master Jun stepped forward and took the initiative to solve this problem.
Moreover, he took all the responsibility onto himself.
Just now, his performance on television—once reported—will definitely lead to him being scolded to death as a heartless, selfish, and greedy playboy.
In this way, Ye Lu instead becomes the victim and will receive more sympathy from the public, which will greatly benefit her.
"After all, he has already publicly announced that he wants a divorce from you. This matter is set in stone, leaving you with no room to back down. You really don’t need to feel guilty about someone like this."
Ye Lu didn’t respond, sitting there like a soulless puppet for a long time before standing up and stumbling away silently.
...
She returned to Dr. K’s laboratory.
Sitting on the bed, she remained silent, motionless, without speaking a single word.
Dr. K checked her physical condition. Seeing her lifeless state made him uncomfortable, though he understood her feelings at the moment.
He had also seen the report, and it was indeed a crushing blow.
Especially for Ye Lu right now, this kind of mental blow is all the more agonizing, coming at the worst possible time.
What she desperately needs now is care, not indifference.
"Look at it from the brighter side!" He could only comfort her this way, before walking out to give her space to calm down.
Ye Lu leaned against the pillow, staring blankly out the window.
She didn’t know how long had passed before the phone rang. It rang for a long time before she finally lowered her head, saw the number on the screen, and her pupils contracted. She trembled as she picked it up.
A familiar, bone-deep voice came through from the other end.
"Lu’er, you must have watched the TV interview."
"Yes." Her voice was hoarse and wooden.
Third Young Master Jun heard her sorrowful tone and suddenly fell silent.
For a long time.
"Let’s get a divorce."
This sentence pierced Ye Lu’s ears directly, echoing in her mind for a long time—like a phantom blade, illusory yet cutting her heart one word at a time, blood gushing forth and dripping.
After a long time, she spoke coldly.
"Say that again."
"Let’s get a divorce."
"Say it again."
"Divorce." Third Young Master Jun closed his eyes, but there was no hesitation in his voice.
Ye Lu fell silent, her chest icy cold, but her eyes suddenly blurred. Her hand holding the phone trembled intensely as overwhelming grief gave way to unbridled fury and an eruption of emotions.
"Divorce? How dare you say that word so easily? How dare you say that to me? How could you do this to me?"
She questioned him repeatedly, her anger slipping into fragmented sobs by the end. Tears fell onto the phone screen, making a ticking sound.
Third Young Master Jun heard her, and his heart wrenched, though his mind grew ever clearer and rational.
"Lu’er, you should understand why I’m doing this."
She was consumed by sorrow and anger, but suddenly laughed bitterly: "Yes, I understand. You want what’s best for me! You’re afraid of dragging me down! You want to take all the blame onto yourself! But do you think doing this will make me grateful to you? What gives you the right to do this? You have no right to utter the word ’divorce.’"
Her despair reached its pinnacle. The word "divorce" —how could he say it so casually? How could he abandon their marriage, their love, and her, all because of this?
More than any accusations or humiliation, she couldn’t bear this cold, cruel act of betrayal.
It made her heart ache unbearably.
Third Young Master Jun said, "If you feel I don’t have the right, then how about you bring it up yourself?"
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