Chapter 3

As I reached the front door, I heard Julian's voice from inside.

"Serena, remember that time? My cat went missing during a huge rainstorm. I called you, and you were in the middle of surgery. But you didn't hesitate, you just got off the operating table and rushed back to help me find him."

My steps froze.

"Of course, I remember," Serena's voice was indulgent. "Good thing we found the kitten in the end."

"What happened to that patient?" Julian asked.

"Died," Serena said, her voice eerily casual. "Their family raised hell, but the hospital shut them down."

My blood ran cold.

At the time, Serena's explanation was that she felt unwell and couldn't continue the surgery, resulting in the patient's death due to delayed treatment.

The patient's family was furious, rushing into the hospital with a knife, wanting to get to Serena.

To protect her, then pregnant, I rushed in to block them. In the chaos, I took a knife intended for her.

And it was because of that very chaos that she accidentally fell, losing our three-month-old baby.

I couldn't take it anymore. I violently pushed open the door.

They were embracing on the couch. Seeing me, a flicker of panic crossed Serena's eyes, and her voice unnaturally rose. "Caleb Stone, what are you doing here again?!"

I stared at her, my voice trembling. "That surgery... you weren't feeling unwell?"

Serena was momentarily stunned by my question. "You heard all that?"

Then her impatience returned. "That family was being completely unreasonable anyway, but you just had to get involved, making things worse!"

"But you lost our child that time!" I screamed.

Perhaps she remembered that child too, as a hint of emotion crossed her face.

At that moment, Julian cautiously spoke up. "Caleb, don't blame Serena so much. She certainly didn't want to lose the baby."

As soon as Julian spoke, Serena's softened expression vanished, her face hardening.

"And you have the nerve to question me? It's your own fault you're useless! You couldn't even protect your own wife and child!"

I couldn't believe my ears. She was blaming *me* for everything!

This was the woman I had loved for five years!

My heart died completely.

"Sign it," I said, handing her the divorce papers.

Serena frowned. "Caleb Stone, I don't have time for your drama! I'm already exhausted taking care of Julian these days. Are you trying to cause more trouble?!"

"I'm not causing drama. Signing this is good for everyone. You'll have more time to take care of him, and I can marry someone else in peace."

Serena scoffed, "Marry someone else? What woman would want a divorced man? Don't tell me you're trying to play hard to get now."

I felt a bitter irony. So, Serena was also capable of being so utterly repulsive.

"I'm marrying Harper. I only just realized today, she's a million times better than you!"

"Enough!"

Serena suddenly roared. "Divorce, you say? Fine! Let's do it! Just don't come crying back to me later!"