Filed to story: My Husband Regrets Divorcing Me (Audrey & Cornell)
I will reserve the right to sue you,” Erick declared, holding Audrey protectively.
“Attempted rape?” Cornell responded impassively, his eyes clouded with gloom. Then, a derisive sneer played on his lips. “Don’t you know I am her husband?”
Infuriated, Audrey couldn’t tolerate Cornell’s audacity any longer.
Exasperated by Cornell’s claims of marriage, she couldn’t fathom why anyone would willingly tie the knot with him. She internally wanted to beat him up.
Audrey tugged at Erick’s arm and said angrily, “Let’s go, Erick.
Don’t waste time reasoning with this lunatic!”
Pointing at her head, she added, “I think there is something wrong with him.”
She wondered why he had brought her here and insisted she was his wife.
Cornell’s handsome facade instantly contorted with fury upon hearing Audrey’s words.
As Audrey clutched Erick’s arm, her gaze fixed on him filled with vigilance, Cornell’s heart twisted in pain, and his demeanor grew cold.
“Audrey, come over to my side,” Cornell demanded.
In response to his words, Audrey shot back with annoyance, “I have told you multiple times that you have mistaken me for someone else.”
Looking at Cornell’s bloodied forehead and injured hand, she continued in a cold tone, “Consider this a warning. If you pull a stunt like this again, I won’t hesitate to call the police.”
“Haven’t I already said it? You are my wife. Why won’t you believe me?” Cornell stubbornly insisted, his expression unwavering. “I can recognize you with just one glance.” How could he mistake the love of his life for someone else? This was Audrey, his woman.
Unconvinced by Cornell’s persistence, Audrey began to worry that he might be seriously unwell, making reasoning with him an uphill battle.
If Cornell was truly insane, there was a risk he might repeat his actions. Worse yet, she might not be able to bring him to justice due to his unstable state of mind.
Audrey looked at him and frowned. “Mr. Clement, if you are unwell, go see a doctor. Don’t mess around with others, okay?” Audrey suggested seriously.
Audrey genuinely believed that Cornell had lost touch with reality.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have kissed her so recklessly. The thought of those kisses made her shudder with disgust. She couldn’t wait to go home and wash away the memory.
She shook Erick’s arm and said firmly, “Let’s go home, Erick.”
Casting a cold glare at Cornell, Erick warned sternly, “Mr. Clement, if you harass my sister again, the Foster family won’t let you off so easily.”
Although the Foster family had no business dealings in Ardlens, they still held some influence in the city due to their extensive connections. Given the Foster family’s substantial influence, Erick was confident that Cornell would reconsider before doing anything impulsive.
As Erick prepared to lead Audrey away, she unexpectedly interjected, “Hold on a minute.”
Both men turned their attention to Audrey as she sifted through the trash bin, searching for her lost ring.
Luckily, the trash bin was new, so there was no other trash except the ring.
Retrieving the platinum diamond ring, Audrey held it carefully. She intended to cleanse it before putting it back on.
Once Cornell regained his composure, he noticed Audrey acting strangely. She seemed to have no recollection of their shared past.
Seeing her meticulous care for the ring, a sharp pain pierced Cornell’s heart as if struck by something sharp.
He firmly grasped Audrey, who was already at the door, and declared coldly, “You are not allowed to leave!”
Before Audrey could say anything, Erick intervened, positioning himself between them. He said firmly, “Mr. Clement, you have no right to stop my sister from leaving.”
“Is that so?” Cornell squinted, producing an item from his pocket and tossing it to Audrey.
The item grazed Audrey’s chin before landing on the floor.
Erick promptly picked up the item, scrutinized it, and discovered it was Audrey and Cornell’s wedding photo. He frowned. Who would carry a wedding photo nowadays?
The torn photo indicated Cornell had carried it in his pocket for a long time.
After Audrey’s accident, it was the only thing Cornell had to remind him of their old days together. It appeared that Audrey had resolved to sever ties with him.
Little did anyone know how many sleepless nights Cornell had endured holding that photo in his hands.
Cornell looked at Audrey with a sneer and asked, “Do I have the right now?”
The wedding photo landed like a heavy blow, leaving Erick and Audrey stunned and at a loss for words.
As per the investigation, Erick was aware of Cornell and Audrey’s divorce but remained oblivious to when they had remarried.
Meanwhile, Audrey was dumbfounded as she looked at the wedding photo.
It turned out that Cornell had not deceived her. He was indeed her husband. But if she was married to Cornell, then who was Kabir? How could she have married Kabir when she already had a husband?
The whole situation resembled a confusing maze, leaving Audrey feeling dizzy with her mind buzzing.
Suddenly, without warning, Audrey lost consciousness and collapsed.
“Audrey!” Erick exclaimed, his voice filled with anxiety.
Cornell, too, stood there momentarily stunned. However, he quickly lifted Audrey from the floor, forcefully kicked the door open, placed her in the car, and sped away.
Meanwhile, Erick rushed to catch up with them.
Both their cars screeched to a halt in front of the hospital.
Cornell cradled Audrey in his arms, ready to rush into the hospital, but Erick blocked his path.
Wearing a grave expression, Erick said, “The doctors here can’t treat her condition.”
Erick appeared distressed as he stared at Cornell. He said in a low voice, “Let me take care of Audrey. Otherwise, you might end up killing her.”
Cornell hesitated for a moment, gazing at Audrey’s pallid face as she lay in his arms. Eventually, he allowed Erick to take her away.
Erick restarted his car.
Before heading back to the villa, Erick took the initiative to contact Audrey’s doctor.
Peering through the glass window, which displayed the ongoing treatment for Audrey, Erick released a sigh of relief.
The treatment room was sealed, featuring only one bed and an array of equipment for the patient.
On the hospital bed, Audrey’s complexion was ashen, and a network of thin tubes were attached to her head.
Seeing this, Cornell’s heart skipped a beat, and the expression on his handsome face changed instantly. “What’s wrong with her?”
“When we found Audrey, her brain was severely damaged. After several grueling treatments, she finally regained her current state. I have to ask you, Mr. Clement. Why did Audrey fall into the river back then?”
Erick asked coldly.
As he thought about the accident, Erick couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong. He harbored suspicions and never dismissed the possibility that someone might have orchestrated the incident to kill Audrey.
Thus, taking advantage of Audrey’s return to the country for work, Erick intended to investigate whether someone was behind the incident.
When he heard the question, Cornell couldn’t help but recall the events of that fateful day. Did the events of that time drive Audrey to run away from him? However, numerous indicators suggested that she had already made her decision before that incident. Ultimately, he was the reason for Audrey’s decision to leave, shouldering an inescapable responsibility for her subsequent accident.
Cornell closed his eyes briefly as he said regretfully, “She wanted to break free from me, and then the car accident happened. It’s all my fault.”
In truth, Erick wasn’t expecting to extract any meaningful information from Cornell. To his knowledge, Cornell had endured immense suffering over the past five years. Had Cornell possessed any inkling of the truth, he would have shielded Audrey from harm.
As he thought about this, Erick looked at Cornell and said, “I don’t understand why you remarried Audrey, but it seems she was unwilling, given that she ran away. Moreover… As far as my knowledge goes, Mr. Clement, your initial divorce occurred because you chose another woman over Audrey, resulting in her miscarriage. So, it’s perplexing why she would reconcile with you.”
Cornell hurriedly explained, “It was just a misunderstanding…”
“Just a misunderstanding?” Erick scoffed and continued, “Was the miscarriage also a misunderstanding? Is it true that you didn’t help Audrey save her baby?”
Upon hearing this, Cornell felt a lump forming in his throat, rendering him speechless.
Looking at the distressed expression on Cornell’s face, Erick sneered, “Well, I hope you can finalize the divorce with Audrey soon, Mr. Clement.”
“No way! Not gonna happen!” Cornell instantly dismissed the idea.
Erick smirked. “You don’t have a say in this, Mr. Clement. After being apart for five years, do you really think the court will side with you if Audrey asks for a divorce?”
Cornell stood his ground. “I’m not divorcing Audrey. And you can’t decide for her.”
Erick was surprised by Cornell’s insistence. He scanned the room, then whispered, “Fine. I’ll tell Audrey everything when she wakes up.
She deserves to know the truth. I just hope, for her sake, you’ll respect her choice and stop pressuring her.”
Erick was determined to reveal all to Audrey.
“Ever thought how lucky it is that Audrey lost her memory? If she recalled how you shattered her heart, what would she think of you?