I used to think Ethan truly loved me. When I said I didn't want kids, he went ahead and got a vasectomy. When I joked about wanting a star, he bought the rights to one and gave it to me. But looking back now, it’s clear that his so-called love pales in comparison to everything I gave him in return.
When I landed in Mexico, I treated myself to a massive shopping spree, maxing out several of Ethan’s credit cards. Soon enough, my phone rang. I thought it would be him calling to confront me, but instead, it was a voice I didn’t recognize.
"Is this Mrs. Ethan? This is the Northwestern Hospital. Your husband had an accident and we need you to come in."
I raised an eyebrow. It had only been three days... Ethan couldn't stand loneliness more than I imagined.
For the sake of my husband’s "safety," I booked the earliest flight back and rushed to the hospital.
The doctor had just come out of the operating room and said seriously when he saw me, "Are you Mr. Ethan Malone’s family?"
I nodded.
"Mr. Ethan is in very bad condition. It was a very unusual situation and the surgery was extremely difficult."
Without hesitation, I replied, “Cut it off.”
The doctor’s face twitched beneath his mask, “What?”
I blinked innocently, “I mean it. Just go ahead.”
I added, " There’s no need to worry, Doc. He had a vasectomy years ago—no point keeping it."
His expression froze. “We’ll do everything we can with the surgery. Please sign here.”
I sat back, waiting leisurely.
Five hours later, after an intense operation, the doctors finally managed to separate the two of them. Ethan was no longer in critical condition.
The doctor looked at me, full of regret. “Unfortunately, it could no longer be used.”
I sighed dramatically, "Oh, what a pity."
After saying that, I left the hospital and called my best friend.
"Finally made up your mind, huh?"
With her smoky eye makeup and mocking grin, the woman in front of me eyed me curiously. I nodded, feeling a little embarrassed.
Seeing my reaction, her temper flared. "Look at you, all meek and pathetic. When you caught him cheating, you should’ve called me immediately. I would’ve torn him apart!"
"All these years, he’s been spending your money, using your connections and still had the nerve to find other women. I can’t believe you held out this long!"