Filed to story: My Husband Regrets Divorcing Me (Audrey & Cornell)
Elin assisted Audrey in getting to the room upstairs and was about to take a shower before they settled in for the night. When Janey spotted Elin, she expressed her wish for a chat before sleeping together.
Eventually, all three of them ended up sharing the same room for the night. During this time, Audrey engaged in a heartfelt conversation with Elin, revealing her recent encounter with Cornell who insisted he was her husband.
Also, Audrey confided in Elin about the disturbing experience she had with Cornell. The visible hickey marks on Audrey’s body were undeniable proof of her ordeal.
Audrey had convinced Janey that the marks were the result of an insect bite, but Elin wouldn’t buy this story.
With a mix of anxiety and distress, Audrey recounted, “It was really terrifying, you know. His behavior was so rough and forceful… And it was painful.
Elin responded in a calm tone, “Perhaps it’s because you were so tense?”
Casting a glance at Elin, Audrey inquired, “When you and Dayton were together, did he ever get rough when you two made out?”
Elin shook her head and responded, “We never had sex.”
Dayton, on the surface, seemed like a respectable man, but beneath that facade, he was quite the opposite.
Initially, his aggression toward Elin began with hitting her after consuming alcohol. Over time, his attacks became more frequent and weren’t limited to just his drunken states.
Throughout their two-year marriage, Elin lived in a constant state of fear. Dayton had threatened to kill her mother if she ever spoke out about his abusive behavior.
This prolonged mistreatment made Elin increasingly timid and, tragically, she began to see it as normal.
Had Audrey not stumbled upon the truth and enlisted Erick’s help to intervene, Elin might have remained indefinitely in that harrowing marriage.
Elin recalled the final moments of their parting when Dayton embraced her, wept, and professed, “You know I love you, Elin. I truly do.”
Those words terrified Elin so much that she fainted right there. The mere thought of Dayton’s declaration sent shivers down her spine.
With eyes wide in shock, Audrey asked incredulously, “So, Elin, you’re still a virgin?”
Elin shook her head and said, “Not exactly.”
Even though Elin had done it before, her memories of that first experience were far from pleasant.
They were both inexperienced and young at the time, making the encounter awkward rather than beautiful. That was her only experience of physical intimacy with a man.
Elin vividly remembered Erick’s indifference as he approached her bed.
He always exuded a sense of coldness and arrogance, like a king ruling his kingdom. She had always assumed he would remain this way forever.
However, it was only after witnessing how Erick valued Audrey and Janey that Elin realized the transformative power of genuine care.
Erick’s facial expressions changed remarkably when he was with them.
Elin thought she simply didn’t deserve such affection and care from him. But now, those days were just a part of her past.
On the third day, Cornell sent his men to invite Audrey to his office for a meeting.
Believing Cornell had finally agreed to a divorce, Audrey packed the necessary documents in her bag and headed to the company with Matteo.
Upon her arrival at the office, Audrey found Cornell engrossed in some paperwork at his desk. He was dressed in a white shirt that accentuated his strong physique. He looked deeply focused on his work, which only enhanced his striking features.
Audrey acknowledged that his appearance momentarily captivated her.
While she waited on the couch, Matteo brought in a variety of refreshments.
However, her interest in the food soon faded, and she felt compelled to ask, “Mr. Clement, when can we start? It’s getting late. We should head to the court soon, or the staff will leave for the day.”
Cornell raised his head. He looked detached as he remarked, “What’s the hurry? Why not hear my proposal first?”
“What do you mean by that?” Audrey was so infuriated by Cornell’s words that she found herself momentarily speechless. She should have anticipated that Cornell wouldn’t give up on her so easily. Her suspicions were confirmed.
Cornell cut straight to the point. “If you agree to spend a month with me from now on, I’ll sign the divorce papers after the month we share and accompany you to court for the divorce procedure.”
This struck Audrey as a manipulative tactic, causing her to shake with anger. She retorted vehemently, “In your dreams! I’d rather be with a dog than spend another moment with you!”
“Relax. I’m not going to ask you to do anything. Just know you can’t hide from me during the month forever. You’re going to have to be with me whenever you’re free,” Cornell said indifferently. What he truly wanted was to spend more time with Audrey.
“That will not be possible!” Audrey yelled. She did not want to spend any time with Cornell at all.
“Well, if you insist on filing for a divorce, which could take like two or even five years, go ahead. Be my guest. My legal team can never let me down. You can leave now, if that’s all.” Cornell returned his focus back to his work and ignored Audrey as if she wasn’t there.
Audrey was filled with unimaginable anger and resentment. “Are you really that bored, Mr. Clement? I’ll hire someone to be with you instead. How does that sound? Whether it’ll be five hundred thousand or five million, I don’t care! I’ll pay for it!”
Cornell took a glance at her. “I need you. Not anyone else.”
His piercing gaze reminded Audrey of the other day when he was on top of her. Her cheeks flushed furiously. “You’re absolutely shameless! You’re nothing but a shitty bastard…”
“Don’t forget you’re the one begging for a divorce,” Cornell interrupted coldly.
Audrey’s mouth went shut. She silently cursed, “What a sly and annoying man!”
Audrey started to consider his proposal. It was only for a month.
What could have happened if she stuck to her ground? She would make him regret it to the point where he’d be the one to ask for a divorce.
With that in mind, Audrey declared, “Fine, but promise me you won’t come to me unless I am free.”
“I give you my word.”
“Well, goodbye then,” Audrey said as she stood up.
“Where do you think you’re going? You’re to stay here with me,”
Cornell said through a frown. He put emphasis on the “with me” which made Audrey’s blood boil.
“I’m busy today.”
“It’s the weekend. You work on the weekends?”
“Uh… I have to take care of…” Audrey tried to find an excuse.
“I don’t think our little agreement would work then. We should just forget it,” Cornell cut her off.
Audrey’s jaw dropped slightly. How dare he! She sighed. “Our agreement starts today then?”
Cornell’s gaze hardened. They were in the same room, but their minds thought different things. He wanted to save their marriage and she just wanted to run away.
“Yes,” Cornell responded.
“It’s not wise for me to stay in your office all the time. The staff might begin to gossip.” Audrey’s issue wasn’t the fact that people would gossip. She just didn’t like the idea of being in the same room with Cornell.
“Nobody is going to gossip about anything. Rest assured,” Cornell said. Despite his words, he couldn’t wait to tell everyone that Audrey was his wife.
According to his schedule, Cornell had a meeting to attend. “Inform Matteo if you need anything,” Cornell said as he rose from his chair.
Audrey nodded.
Once Cornell was gone, Audrey sneezed. She walked over to the window and opened it. “It’s so stuffy. The place really affects my entire mood. I would like to make a few changes, Matteo.”
“Sure,” Matteo responded, knowing Audrey was Cornell’s wife. Not long after, he regretted having agreed so readily.
The renovation team kept walking in and out of Cornell’s office for the entire afternoon.
The renovation team was perplexed by Cornell’s new preference.
Practically everything was green. A green sofa, desk, chair, file cabinet, even the carpet… They wondered what had happened. What was with Cornell’s sudden love for green?
Audrey wasted millions of dollars to transform Cornell’s office.
When Matteo walked over after finishing his work, he thought he had accidentally walked into the wrong office. After a couple of seconds, he realized he was in the right place. He almost lost his sight due to how green everywhere was.
Cornell finished his meeting and was about to return to his office when Matteo stopped him. Cornell frowned in confusion. “What’s wrong?”
“We… Well… Mr. Clement… You see…” Matteo stammered.
Cornell lifted his foot, ready to head for his office, prompting Matteo to speak quickly. “Maybe you should come back to your office sometime later?”
“Let me through. Now.” Cornell’s tone was cold and sharp.
Matteo stepped aside quietly.
Cornell opened the door to his office, took one step in and froze completely.
Audrey who was hiding behind the green sofa jumped out wearing a green hat. “Surprise!” she cheered.
Matteo cringed, feeling helpless.
Cornell stood there silently. He narrowed his eyes. No one could tell what he was thinking about.