Marlon's eyes flashed with disappointment and heartache. I thought he felt guilty, but he said, “I’ve tried. But Melanie had several miscarriages in her attempt to give me a son. She cannot get pregnant anymore.
“What’s more, half-siblings have a one in four chance of being a successful match. Margret, as long as you are willing to save my son, I will agree to whatever you want.”
I turned my face away, my heart completely chilled as I answered, “I want a divorce. I'll be discharged from the hospital in a week and we’ll meet at the court!”
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My mother-in-law was so angry that her blood pressure soared and she wanted to hit me.
Marlon pulled me away, frowning slightly and said firmly, “No way. I'm not divorcing you. Do not even think about it.”
I looked at him and sneered. Years of tacit understanding between husband and wife made him understand that I was serious.
He pinched his brows and sighed, his tone softened, "Margret, we've spent half our lives together. Wouldn't it be humiliating if news of our divorce spread now?