The Fifth Year of Marriage to Him novel Chapter 8

Chapter 8

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As expected, when it came to Maricela, he would always get so defensive.

“Eat up. After this, we’ll go shopping, buy whatever you like, and then head to my parents‘ place. How long has it been since you visited them?” he urged, filling her plate with food.

She didn’t want to punish herself. She picked up the fork and began to eat. Whatever happened, her health always came first, and it was pointless to stay hungry.

“That’s more like it.” Cedrick’s voice softened again. “Don’t ever bring up divorce again.”

She paused, then continued eating in silence.

After the meal, she had no desire to shop, but Cedrick insisted and drove her to the mall.

In five years of marriage, Cedrick had hardly gone shopping with her. Frankly, they rarely showed up together in public.

The lights in the mall were blinding even during the day.

She wasn’t used to it. She hugged her bag and gingerly walked in his shadow.

The ground floor was full of counters displaying luxury bags, watches, and jewelry

“Is there anything you like?” he turned and asked.

She was interested in nothing. All she wanted to do was go home.

But before she could say anything, someone shouted his name from afar.

“That’s the company’s new partner. I’ll go say hello,” Cedrick said. “Take your time exploring the mall. I’ll find you in a bit.”

She didn’t know any of Cedrick’s clients. She saw him shaking hands with a man. She lingered among the luxury, but nothing really tempted her.

“Miss, it’s your turn,” the sales assistant reminded her.

She realized that she had joined the line at a luxury store by mistake.

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“Oh, no. Thanks,” she uttered, stepping away immediately

She wandered in the mall aimlessly. At a watch counter, she spotted Maricela.

When she saw the watch brand, her heart sank. She walked toward the counter instinctively.

Harlan was with Maricela. As she got closer, she could make out their conversation.

“You seem to like it, so buy it,” Harlan said.

Maricela was torn. “Though Ced gave me the supplementary card and told me to spend however I liked, I couldn’t bring myself to buy such an expensive watch!”

Lucille froze, unable to take another step, and her heart felt heavy.

The supplementary card…

His supplementary card…

“It’s meant for you to use. Since when has Cedrick ever gone back on his word? We have been friends for so long. Don’t you know him by now? When he gives, it’s with all his heart,” Harlan added.

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“You’re right.” Maricela moved her wrist from every angle for Harlan to see.

Lucille also saw it.

“Do you like it, Harlan? I really loved this watch since college. Ced promised to buy it for me after graduation, but later…”

Later?

A bitter and self–mocking smile tugged at Lucille’s lips.

Later, he gave her this watch on every birthday and anniversary

At first, she thought even if Cedrick was heartless, he at least remembered her birthday and their anniversary. The same gifts seemed perfunctory, but they were valuable.

It turned out he was neither heartless nor careless. On the contrary, he was calculated. What he longed for had nothing to do with her.

“So Cedrick kept his promise. Anything you wish for is yours, and he can afford anything,” Harlan pressed on.

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“I’ll buy it?” Maricela was visibly excited.

Meanwhile, Cedrick had finished exchanging pleasantries with his client. The client, there to pick up his wife, learned that Cedrick had gone shopping with his wife and offered to meet

her.

Lucille saw Cedrick coming and quickly hid behind a pillar.

When Maricela spotted Cedrick, she waved her hand and exclaimed, “Ced, come over here”

Lucille watched Cedrick and his client make their way to Maricela.

Maricela shook Cedrick’s arm and asked, “Ced, can I buy this watch?”

“Of course.” Cedrick stared at Maricela affectionately. The sparkle in his eyes made his face lively, nothing like the dull expression her had with Lucille at home.

“Thank you, Ced! I’ll buy it now!” Maricela flashed the supplementary card he had given her

The client chuckled and said, “Mr. Maynard and Mrs. Maynard’s love for each other is truly touching.”

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Mr. Maynard? Mrs. Maynard?

Cedrick and Maricela were both stunned, but they didn’t try to explain.

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