My Blind Wife Wants Divorced

“Have you been waiting for me for long?” Chloe approached Adrianna, who gave her a faint smile. Chloe felt somewhat guilty towards Adrianna for her behavior earlier. After crying her heart out, Chloe retreated to her room. She composed herself and normalized her feelings. Why did she have to cry, anyway?

How foolish of Chloe!

“No, I was treated to a lot of delicious food. Where did I keep you waiting?” Lili asked Chloe with a playful tone. Right in front of her, indeed, there was a delicious dinner served. Chloe didn’t mind because she had prepared all of this for Adrianna.

“Where’s Sam? I haven’t been introduced to him yet, Adrianna.”

Adrianna looked around. “He said he was going to the restroom. Maybe he got lost.”

“Nonsense,” Chloe chuckled amusedly.

“You look thin, Chloe,” Adrianna said as she took a bite of a dim sum.

“Is that true?” Chloe immediately touched her face. “I don’t think so. Aren’t you the one who’s getting thinner?”

Adrianna scoffed. “You’ve been too busy lately. Not paying attention to your food intake?” Adrianna squinted her eyes suspiciously. “Or too stressed to even remember to eat?”

Chloe sighed softly. “No.” She took a portion of the still-steaming dim sum. A sign that it was still warm and delicious to eat. “I’m not busy, but I have a lot of work and, well… you’re right. There are many things on my mind. Even the past suddenly reappeared without being asked,” Chloe explained to Adrianna, who furrowed her brow in confusion, not understanding what her friend was talking about.

“Oh yeah, what do you mean? I don’t understand,” Lili asked Chloe again.

“Wait, I want to enjoy this dim sum first. Don’t let it get too cold. It wouldn’t taste as good,” Chloe said, looking hungry. Did crying and overthinking make her quickly hungry? Ah, probably not. It was most likely because Tia’s homemade dim sum was genuinely delicious. One or two pieces would be enough to make Chloe feel better.

“Whose past are you referring to? Leonel?” Adrianna asked confidently, which made Chloe nod quickly.

“Of course, Leonel is back, but in a different version. You know, now he pays more attention to me than I expected when we were still married. Not only that, he also gives me excessive attention, causing strange turmoil in my heart again. Meanwhile, I already have Darren, who fills my days and understands me more than Leonel,” Chloe explained to Adrianna, who looked astonished.

“Leonel? Back?” Adrianna repeated in disbelief. “Goodness, does that person have no shame?”

“I don’t think so,” Chloe shrugged. “Well… he’s back. The worst part is, he’s in Beverly Hills now.”

“What?”

Chloe nodded, confirming Adrianna’s surprise. It also made Adrianna shake her head in disbelief. They let the time between them be filled with spoons clinking and small praises about the dim sum they were enjoying.

“Don’t you realize you still have feelings for Leonel deep inside yourself?” Adrianna said to Chloe again, causing the woman to fall silent. “Have you ever asked yourself about this?”

“I don’t know.”

Adrianna sighed softly. “I know. I despise Leonel to the core. You know that, right? But why did he return just as you were moving on with Darren? Don’t you find it suspicious?”

“But, Ly, for some reason, what I wanted from Leonel in the past is exactly what he’s showing now.”

“Have you asked your heart, Chloe?” Adrianna asked firmly. This time, her friend looked at Chloe intently.

“I have. I’ve asked it repeatedly. What does my heart want? I’m also aware of it, but I can’t possibly say it. I need to know Leonel’s true intentions, Adrianna. Is he teasing me again, or is he bored enough to approach me? Besides, Leonel is just a past that hurt me,” Chloe said again.

“Is that true?” Adrianna asked with a probing tone.

“Do you not believe me?”

Adrianna shook her head firmly. “My eyes don’t say that.”

Adrianna’s words made Chloe smile bitterly, realizing she couldn’t hide anything from her best friend anymore. “I still love him,” Chloe whispered. “As much as I hate him. Even though I’ve tried to hate him, getting him out of my heart is difficult, Adrianna.”

Sudden tears accompanied Chloe’s words. Again.

“I’ve even tried hard to divert my attention to Darren. But my mind is still filled with thoughts of Leonel-Leonel-Leonel. I can’t keep hiding this, Ly. It’s as if Leonel still haunts my mind, and you know that while I’ve been with Darren, my thoughts are still focused on Leonel?” Chloe explained to Adrianna with a profoundly distressed expression. “I’m tormented, Adrianna. Very tormented.”

Adrianna shook her head softly because her friend couldn’t move on from her past. She patted Chloe’s shoulder sympathetically.

“I don’t blame you if your feelings are anchored to anyone. Whether it’s Darren or another man. I don’t want to mention your ex-husband’s name again,” Adrianna looked frustrated. “Remember the past when Leonel left a bad mark in your heart and mind, Chloe! It’s better to turn a new page with someone new than to repeat the pain with an older adult who might inflict the same hurt. Wake up, Chloe!” Adrianna exclaimed, shaking her friend’s body.

“But I do want to get rid of these feelings, Adrianna. I don’t care how strong my feelings for Leonel are, I’ve tried to hate him with all my might, but I still can’t do it,” Chloe concluded as Adrianna shook her head softly. Her eyes looked genuinely sad.

“You must realize that Darren loves you more than that man does! Leonel only comes when you’re at the top. It could be a test of your love for Darren,” Adrianna continued.

Chloe fell silent.

“Remember what Darren has given you. He’s been there for you, encouraging you to ignore what others say and not let your mental state weaken! He never left you, no matter what happened. Right? While Leonel… Goodness, Leonel is in the past!” Adrianna said firmly to Chloe, who was left speechless.

Adrianna’s words did hold some truth. Peni’s questions were not without merit either. Chloe realized she made a mistake by allowing her feelings for her ex-husband to resurface. She vividly remembered the deep wounds Leonel had inflicted upon her. Chloe couldn’t forget the pain he had caused her, even up until now.

But…

“What should I do then?” Chloe asked Adrianna again, covering her face.

“If you still consider me your friend, Chloe, listen carefully to my words,” Adrianna said firmly. Chloe should never allow herself to feel anything for Leonel! There should be no lingering feelings for that man! Your position right now is different from the Chloe Delilah of the past. Remember, Leonel only wants you now that you’re at this point in your life. I know Leonel won’t be lacking in material matters. But why didn’t he do this earlier when Ester was sent to prison? Did he pursue you? Prove himself? Wait for a whole year?” Adrianna said, displeased. “If he claims to love you, Chloe, that love is too late! And remember the pain he once caused you! The wound that will never heal, Chloe.”