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Emily looked at him. Her eyes were calm, no sorrow or anger— just detachment.

This time, Ethan was certain. She was talking about divorce.

She sat quietly in the passenger seat, lifting her gaze to meet his.

Ethan stared at her, still unable to believe it. “What did you just say?”

They had been married for five years. She had always been obedient, staying home to care for Sophia, looking after his parents, and never stirring up trouble.

Ethan liked her quiet, undemanding nature, which was why their marriage had lasted five years.

But now, the Emily who had always been compliant was asking for a divorce.

Even though he had heard her clearly, he needed to hear it again.

Emily’s expression remained calm. “Ethan, I want a divorce.”

She said it as casually as she would talk about what sate for4

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lunch.

It should have been something that shattered her world, yet she said it with astonishing composure.

Ethan couldn’t describe what he was feeling, but he heard himself ask, still relatively calm, “Is this because of Alexander?”

For five years, he had known he didn’t love her, but he also knew she cared deeply about him.

Now that she could let go so peacefully, he believed there had to be a reason.

The only person he could think of was Alexander.

Emily shook her head. Her voice was just as steady as before. “No. This is for myself.”

Ethan leaned back against the seat and closed his eyes briefly. When he opened them again, he turned to her and asked, “Then what about Sophie? What happens to her?”

Emily answered without hesitation, “I won’t fight you for custody. Sophie will stay with you.

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Emily nodded. “I have.”

Seeing that she wasn’t joking, Ethan fell silent for a moment before finally saying, “Then give me some time to think about it. I need to talk to Sophie first.”

Seeing that Ethan made no attempt to stop her, Emily still felt a sharp, unexplainable pain.

Maybe, deep down, he had been waiting for this day all along.

They had a child. Divorce was not something the two of them could decide on their own.

But Emily believed that Sophia would support it.

So she agreed to Ethan’s suggestion. “Is one day enough?”

Ethan had never seen that kind of urgency in Emily’s eyes before.

He looked at her for a long moment, then finally nodded.

“Yes.”

Seeing that he had agreed, Emily reached for the door handle and said, “Then we’ll talk again tomorrow night.”

With that, she stepped out of the car.

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She stood by the roadside for a moment, steadying herself, before turning to leave.

Just then, the passenger–side window rolled down. Ethan looked at her and said, “The flowers and the gift are for you. Take them with you.”

Emily’s eyes reddened slightly, but she quickly pulled herself together.

When she looked back at Ethan again, a faint smile curved her lips. “No need. I’m past the age of needing those things.”

After saying that, she turned around and walked away without a hint of hesitation.

For five years, across five birthdays, Emily had hoped Ethan would prepare flowers and a birthday gift for her. And every year, she ended up disappointed.

In truth, even a simple “Happy birthday” from him would have been enough to keep her from feeling so let down.

Watching her walk away so decisively, Ethan suddenly felt dazed.

In that haze, he remembered the Emily who always greeted him with a smile, who took care of every detail of his life, and

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who was endlessly gentle with their daughter.

But now, there was only distance and coldness left.

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Ethan didn’t know what he was feeling, nor did he know whether he truly wanted a divorce.

He only thought that since Emily had already brought it up, he could hardly refuse.

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When Ethan returned to Joy Gardens, Sophia had already washed up and was lying in bed.

He knocked on the door and said, “Sophie, can Daddy come

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From inside, Sophia replied, “You can come in, Daddy.”

Ethan opened the door. Sophia was holding a tablet and watching cartoons.

She sat up on the bed as soon as she saw him. “Daddy!”

Ethan sat down beside her and gently ruffled her hair. “Are you sleepy?“.

Sophia shook her head. “No, Daddy. I’m not sleepy.” 5/7

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He lightly pinched her nose and said softly, “Then Daddy wants to talk to you about something.”

“Okay,” Sophia said cheerfully. “You can tell me.”

Looking at his daughter’s innocent, carefree face, Ethan felt a surge of pain in his chest.

He had already thought about how to bring this up on the way home.

But now that the moment had arrived, he found himself unsure how to say it.

Seeing him hesitate, Sophia leaned over and hugged his arm. “Daddy, what’s wrong?”

Ethan lowered his head and looked at her for a long time.

Finally, he gritted his teeth and asked, “If Daddy and Mommy separate in the future, and you don’t get to see your mommy as often, would you feel sad?”