In the heavy rain accompanied by the strong wind, Ji Yeon’s shoes got soaked quickly along with the bag of bread, filled to the brim, that Joo Ran had sent her to get.
30 minutes, 1 hour.
Time kept passing, but Min Woo didn’t answer the phone, nor call her. He didn’t show up either.
That day. Ji Yeon eventually had to take the train to Seoul alone late at night.
“Let’s get a divorce.”
In the spring of her thirtieth year, Eun Ji Yeon spread out the divorce papers between her and Cha Min Woo, who had been her husband for three years.
“The formal divorce will be in six months, meanwhile, we should separate. There’s nothing to worry about. I won’t interfere with you during our separation, just like now. I’d like to part ways sooner, but I also need to prepare several things before telling my family, so I need about six months.”
She was surprised at how calm her voice sounded.
“However, during our separation, I hope we can spend time together at least once a month. There’s no other reason. Just share each other’s recent state so that our families won’t notice before the official divorce. I would also like to consider together how to explain to your parents. I would like you to promise me this.”
Seeing Min Woo’s hard expression, Ji Yeon choked up for a moment, but she tried her best not to show it.
“Since we’ve decided to divorce anyway, nothing will change if we spend a day or two more together, right? Can’t you at least do that for me, who was your wife for three years?”
The marriage she had entered because she loved her husband, Cha Min Woo, so much.
Because it was a onesided love from Ji Yeon, the gap between the two of them never narrowed.
For three years, she had loved him with all her heart, but ultimately, she had painfully realized that she could not become the love of her husband. She knew all too well how much pain that time had inflicted on her.
“A divorce, and six months at that… On top of that, a meeting once a month? Are you really suggesting that we meet once a month without any ulterior motives?”
Stop it already.
Even after all that, do you still have lingering feelings for me?
Don’t you have any selfesteem?
Although she could clearly feel what his gaze was saying, and it felt as if salt was being rubbed into her wound, Ji Yeon ignored him, pretending not to know.
“My husband, who walked out on me, declaring he would live with another woman I’m fed up with him now, too. Rather, the more horrible it was, the better. What could be good about it? Isn’t that right? Absolutely no ulterior motives, so rest assured.”
Awkward phrases flowed out of her mouth as if she was playing a recording from a device.
“Aren’t you worried about your father? If we bluntly declare divorce, do you think your father will just let you and me be? What if he prevents you from divorcing? Wouldn’t it be more natural if we show signs of drifting apart and occasionally quarreling over the course of six months? That goes for me, too. Once a month or so, we should discuss things like this, observing the circumstances.”
As she mentioned Chairman Cha Seung Jo, Min Woo’s brows furrowed immediately.
It was obvious as daylight that if his father found out about this, he would react vehemently and try to prevent the divorce at all costs.
Just as she had said, it seemed safest to gradually drift apart over a few months and naturally bring up the subject of divorce.
“Fine, we’ve spent a meaningless three years together, so spending another six months won’t make much of a difference. It’s not even every day, it’s once a month, so it shouldn’t be too hard. I’ll promise, too, that after six months, if your heart hasn’t changed, you’ll have to promise as well.”
“Don’t worry.”
Ji Yeon bit her lip to keep the tears that were threatening to fall from flowing due to her sorrow. She had to bear with it.
She absolutely did not want to cry in front of this man. Not now.
“I’ve written the alimony in the documents. You’ll agree that this divorce is due to a cause attributable to you. If you have any doubts after looking at the amount I proposed, let me know. I’ve written down the transfer date in the documents, so make sure to check that.”
“There should be no problem with this.”
He casually responded after reading the alimony amount written in the document, and almost tossed the document onto the table between them.
“What about the C&C stocks that you own? How about this I’ll increase the alimony, so why don’t you just transfer those stocks to me? They probably don’t mean much to you.”
The C&C stocks. In fact, she had started collecting C&C stocks bit by bit since she started investing because she liked Min Woo, and over the years, the amount had become quite substantial.
Not just Ji Yeon, but also her family had amassed a significant quantity of C&C stocks since their marriage.
“After six months, when we’re really getting a divorce… I’ll think about it then.”
Upon hearing her response, which was not what he wanted, Min Woo’s eyes narrowed and his face crinkled in frustration.
It was an unexpected response, as until recently, she would only respond with ‘yes’ or ‘okay’ to his suggestions.
“Keep the house, I’ll have all my things moved out right away.”
It was a large and beautiful house, but it lacked the warmth of human life.
For the three years they lived in that house, they cleaned and adorned it every day, but to Ji Yeon, and also to Min Woo, it was nothing more than an awkward space.
“No, it’s okay. I will leave soon, just give me some time. I’m already looking for a new place.”
Even just a few months ago, Min Woo, who had been coming home regularly, had not been home for over three months.
He only briefly came back to pick up his things when his mother was visiting or when he notified her in advance.
‘Is he living with that woman now?’
She didn’t dare ask, in case he confirmed it.
She felt like she would collapse if she heard it from his own mouth.
“When will you tell your family?”
“After we formally divorce in six months. I also have to gradually give them hints to prepare their minds during that time.”
Min Woo wanted to end this relationship as soon as possible, but since it was a strategic marriage between families, he had to be cautious.
Thinking of the investment he was receiving from Onyu Pharmaceuticals, Ji Yeon’s father’s company, he suppressed his boiling feelings and held his tongue.
If the reason for the divorce was not just him, but a ‘mutual divorce,’ it would be less disadvantageous for him both businesswise and when talking to Chairman Cha.
“During this period, let’s attend each other’s family events together, without making it too obvious. And please, don’t make a mistake like last time. It’s only six months to create a perfect crime.”
What Ji Yeon was referring to was an incident a while ago when Min Woo took Se Ah to a concert.
Many of their acquaintances attended the concert that day, and Ji Yeon’s older brother and his wife were also there.
“Be careful.”
“Like I’ve been so far, I won’t touch you for the next six months, so don’t worry. Of course, you should do the same.”
“You don’t have to worry. You’re always free, right now if you want.”
Min Woo laughed in disbelief.
They handed over the documents to Kim Chul Min, a trustworthy lawyer who would never leak this matter, and they both rose from their seats.
Having spent three years together, and having briefly lived touching each other’s bodies, the two came out of the lawyer’s office in a state that was less than others.
Two o’clock in the afternoon, when the sunlight was unusually bright.
Ji Yeon had a hard time opening her eyes properly in the dazzling sunlight.
“Where are you going? I can give you a ride.”
Min Woo, who usually didn’t care, asked unexpectedly.
“No, it’s not necessary, suddenly like this. Let’s meet in a month, I’ll contact you later about the time and place.”
Without waiting for Min Woo’s response, Ji Yeon turned her back and distanced herself from him.
Now, our relationship has six months left.
Male lead is reincarnated to save his wife
I’ve also read this one twice already. The female lead is kinda soft and gets embarrassed easily—not really my type, but the plot is definitely worth reading. Hurry up and read it, y’all!
Intro
When Shen Yuan encountered Su Jin again in his previous life, she had already become the Prime Minister of the current dynasty. As for him, the former top young master of the capital, he had long since fallen into the abyss, becoming a singer on a pleasure boat.
After a song ended, he was redeemed and sent to the Su Residence.
Su Jin respected and cherished him, gave him a roof over his head, and bestowed him with warmth. Shen Yuan fell deeper and deeper, but before he could express his feelings, Su Jin passed away.
Shen Yuan died to follow her in death, but instead, he returned to when he was fifteen years old.
At that time, he was not yet engaged, and Su Jin was just a poor scholar.
Shen Yuan gritted his teeth, casting aside all his pride, and thought of ways to coax and entice her every day.
The colder and more indifferent Su Jin was towards him, the more proactive Shen Yuan became.
He was not afraid of being mocked by the world, only wanting to marry his Wife-master early, to hold her hand and never let go for a lifetime.
[Note: This story will not specifically point out the male lead’s reincarnation time point; it’s all in the details. Whenever you feel that the male lead is acting strangely, he has most likely been reincarnated.]
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