Chapter 4After My Mom and I Met Our Deaths, They Were Driven Mad With Regret

After I finished my mother's funeral, it happened to be our third wedding anniversary.

Ronnie said he wanted to take me on a vacation to help me relax, back to the beach where we had our honeymoon.

These past few days, he stayed by my side day and night, just like when we first fell in love.

Ronnie held my hand gently, looking down to kiss my fingers.

"I've chartered a plane, Andrea. I hope you can move on. I hate seeing you this upset."

His words sounded full of affection, but I could only laugh bitterly inside.

Why pretend to care when he had already fallen for someone else?

Before boarding the plane, I thought this would be our last trip together.

When we landed, Ronnie walked with me along the beach, smiling, "Andrea, remember? This is where I proposed to you."

I nodded, my tone flat. "I remember. It's just not the same as it used to be."

His face stiffened, and his expression turned uneasy. "Different? What do you mean by that?"

A sharp pain stabbed at my heart. I wanted to ask him, when he knelt to propose, pretending to love me, had he ever meant it, even for a moment?

Before I could speak, someone in a uniform called out to him.

"Mr. Douglas, your assistant said there's an urgent email that needs your response."

My gaze shifted to the woman wearing a baseball cap. Her strikingly beautiful face held an unmistakable hint of smugness.

I recognized her immediately. It was Judith. Ronnie pinned the chat with her at the top.

Ronnie frowned. "Can't you see I'm with my wife? What could possibly be so urgent?"

Judith feigned nervousness, her voice trembling. "It's critical. If it's delayed any longer, it'll be too late."

He turned to me, squeezing my hand nervously. "Andrea, why don't you wander around? I'll handle this quickly."

I responded lightly, "Alright. I'll head back on my own later."

As Ronnie walked away, I quietly followed him.

Under a banana tree, he caught up with Judith and pulled her into his arms.

"Judith, why did you have to be here? I'm only keeping my distance because I have no choice."

Judith leaned into him her tone playful. "Ronnie, didn't you promise to help me complete the fourth task? Don't go back on your word!"

"Don't show up in front of my wife again. I've arranged everything. Tomorrow, we'll go skydiving."

"I'll do whatever you say. But right now, there's something more urgent..."

He playfully tapped her nose, and they laughed as they headed into a secluded pavilion.

I stood outside, listening to their laughter and whispers of lovemaking.

Though I had already decided to leave, my heart still ached bitterly.

I looked up, wiped away my tears, and told myself this would be the last time I cried for him.

When I was back at the hotel, his assistant avoided my gaze. "Mrs. Douglas, Mr. Douglas has been busy... Would you like to rest in your room?"

So, they all knew. Everyone but me.

I nodded indifferently. Whether Ronnie was truly busy or spending time with Judith didn't matter anymore.

The next morning, Ronnie looked rushed and apologized. "Andrea, there's another emergency at work. I need to attend a video call."

"Go ahead," I said, interrupted with a smile before he could finish.

Ronnie hesitated his smile awkward. "Why don't you go snorkeling with the instructor? I'll join you tonight."

I looked at him quietly and let out a soft laugh.

I thought, "No more waiting. Never again."

Ronnie seemed inexplicably uneasy. Even he didn't notice it, but the feeling quickly vanished as he stood up and hurried out of the hotel.

While he and Judith went skydiving, I stood alone at the edge of the tallest cliff by the sea.

The wind carried the wild grass, leaving no trace behind.

The place was remote, but the security cameras would capture everything.

Staring at the abyss with the deep ocean below, I closed my eyes and leaped into it.