My Blind Wife Wants Divorced

Leonel cursed repeatedly. This time, New York City’s streets got on his nerves. He had tried his best to reach his destination as quickly as possible.

The hospital.

The news he received was so shocking. How could everything unfold like this? Not to mention his dislike for Chloe choosing to be with Josh. He couldn’t prevent it at all. He could only watch as Josh’s car left Chloe’s house without being able to do anything.

“Damn it!” The only outlet he could find was hitting the steering wheel hard enough to make the horn blare. He didn’t care if people around him cursed at him for his behavior; that surprised them all.

Various things quickly consumed Leonel’s heart. Especially jealousy? My goodness! How could that feeling of jealousy arise after Chloe was no longer his wife? Where had that feeling been all this time? Hidden?

The incident of the assault at Mountain’s birthday party marked the beginning of that jealousy. But instead.

Leonel could never forget that moment. Nor how the pressure mounted one after another. He couldn’t figure out what was happening until it escalated, forcing him to endure much ridicule from various parties. But when it started to unravel, he suspected that Josh had planned it all along.

“Damn it!” Once again, Leonel hit his steering wheel. His phone rang, diverting his attention. He quickly grabbed his earphones and answered. Fortunately, the traffic was heavy, so he could relax a little while taking the incoming call.

“Yes?”

The call was from Deborah.

“Sir, I have checked everything you informed me and investigated anything related to the contract. There is nothing wrong with the contract, Sir. Everything is following what was agreed upon.”

Leonel couldn’t believe it so quickly. He felt like scolding Deborah for not correctly examining the contract with Josh. Leonel was sure that there must be something that could harm Mountain but got trapped by Josh Corp. But before he could express his anger, Deborah spoke again.

“However, Sir, the vendors working with Josh and recommended to us are somewhat problematic. Almost all of them have many complaints, especially from the tenants. I have looked into many of their clients, and most have only halfway fulfilled the events.”

Leonel was taken aback.

“It’s a problem, Sir, not only that. If we cancel the agreement, we will incur a significant penalty. The amount is quite substantial, as it turns out, and there is another necessary attachment here.”

“Have you calculated the total losses if we cancel, Deborah?”

On the other end, Deborah sighed softly. “I have talked to the finance department, and they are confused if we cancel. It’s not because they don’t want to, but the amount is quite significant.”

Leonel clenched his fists tightly.

“The events that have already taken place also haven’t significantly impacted Mountain, Sir. Most of them displayed other brands even though we gave them directions and complaints. They rely on the fact that they work for Josh Corp.”

“Schedule a major meeting with Josh.”

“Alright, Sir.”

After the phone call ended, Leonel’s headache intensified. He had to uproot and address all the problems. He was also confident that his father was in the hospital. He had to discuss everything with him.

Nothing would be hidden as he took significant steps for Mountain.

Leaving the Somerset area, he directed his car towards Peninsula Building. Why were there always obstacles when he wanted to reach out to Chloe again? Ah, speaking of Chloe. He wouldn’t stay silent either. There had to be justice for his ex-wife. And Ester had to be held accountable for everything.

Meanwhile, Chloe was back in the passenger seat of Josh’s car elsewhere. She remained silent, not because she didn’t want to speak up, but because she didn’t get any answers from Josh. She assumed that what Josh said was just empty words.

What Josh was doing wasn’t purely for her. It was also for his interests, as a man who was now solely focused on his agenda. What was he thinking? Why did he have to exploit her name for his benefit? It was ridiculous!

They let the audio from the car serve as their companion on the journey until Chloe’s phone rang again. Agatha’s name appeared on the screen, causing Chloe’s forehead to furrow.

“Yes, Mom?” Chloe answered, trying to sound as composed as possible amidst all the things that were giving her a headache. Especially since she suddenly remembered her promise to visit.

“Am I disturbing you, dear?”

“No, Mom.” Chloe chuckled. “I always have time for you, Mom. I’m sorry if I couldn’t reach out to you today.”

“That’s not a problem. I just wanted to let you know I’m at the hospital.”

“Hospital? Is Mom sick? Did your condition worsen?” Chloe was deeply concerned about Agatha. The middle-aged woman still held a special place in Chloe’s heart. Her attitude and care hadn’t changed towards Chloe, even though Chloe’s status had changed.

“No, dear. Thank God I’m healthy. But Om Chris’s child had an accident on the way home from school.”

“Oh, my God!” Chloe couldn’t hide her surprise. “Which hospital, Mom? I’ll go there. Fortunately, I’m outside.”

“Are you sure?”

Chloe furrowed her brows. “Sure about what, Mom? Am I not allowed to visit? Or does Mr. Chris not want me to visit?”

“No, dear God, no, Sa.” Agatha sounded slightly panicked. “Om Chris would be happy to receive a visit from you. I’m sure of it. It’s just that Leonel will be here soon. Are you okay with that?”

Chloe closed her eyes slowly. She forgot that Chris was related to Leonel. But… “I want to visit Mr. Chris’s child. Not Leonel. I have nothing to do with Leonel.”

Agatha fell silent.

“I’m sorry, Mom if I touched a sensitive topic.”

“I understand, dear.”

After Agatha informed Chloe of the hospital where Tian was being treated, Chloe told Josh, “My driver is in the back, right? I have something to take care of at the hospital, Josh. I hope you can drop me off on the side there. I need to go there quickly.”

“I’ll take you,” Josh replied without glancing at his interlocutor. Since he overheard their conversation clearly, he knew what he would do next.

He would accompany Chloe to the hospital. For this time and the times to come, especially after he confessed the truth about all his actions, he wouldn’t allow Chloe to meet Leonel again. Mainly to avoid getting close to him again.

“No need. My driver can take me, Josh.” Chloe didn’t want to be accompanied by Josh; indeed, she tried to free herself from Josh’s invisible grip on her.

“Can you stop opposing me, Chloe?” His words were as cold as ice. His gaze was no longer the same as before.

Just like when Josh caught Chloe in the restaurant that time. Suddenly Chloe was overwhelmed with fear due to Josh’s drastic change in behavior.

“I just want to take you there, accompany you until you’re done. Understand?”

***

She didn’t know how many glasses of alcohol she had consumed in the past few days. She hadn’t changed her clothes and didn’t even bother to wash her face in the bathroom.

Dark bags under her eyes made her look like a zombie. Her eyes were bloodshot, partly from being half-drunk and perhaps from crying repeatedly. Her hair was disheveled as if she had never brushed it.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

The apartment buzzer rang repeatedly, but she ignored it. Even the threat of breaking down the door she heard couldn’t rouse her to get up from the sofa.

She was drained. Her head was pounding as if it was being crushed by tons of cement, not to mention all her plans that vanished into thin air.

“Ester!” Sofi’s voice shouted once again.

“Ester, open the door!”

This time it was Rio’s voice.

But she didn’t care.

“We’ll get the building security, Ester. If you don’t open it, we’ll break in!”

That was just another threat she had heard earlier. But Ester only grimaced and continued to sip the drink before her. The scent of alcohol became more pronounced in her mouth. She closed her eyes slightly, feeling the dizziness returning.

It felt… pleasant. Soothing. And… Oh, there was Leonel too. He stretched out his arms wide, smiling with his handsome face. His eyes were filled with love.

Just like before. When they shared their love.

Ester smiled widely.

The loud noises from a distance didn’t bother her. Now, she was running as fast as she could into Leonel’s arms.

“Ester!”

An annoying voice, she thought. She opened her eyes halfway. Several people were getting closer to her quickly. Then she closed her eyes again.

The image of Leonel became more evident in her mind’s eye.

“Darling,” she called out affectionately.

“I’m here!” Ester didn’t slow down her run.

The glass in her hand slipped and fell, making a loud noise. And along with it, other voices called out to her.

The rest… was darkness.