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She never intended to divorce me; she just enjoyed the admiration and attention from being at the top.
But that person wasn't me. Out in public, she always acted high and mighty. Only around me did she feel insecure, believing she lacked my level of capability.
Was that why she abandoned her own daughter to play mom to someone else's child?
Looking at Vivian now, I realized she had become a stranger. Had she been with me all along for fame and fortune?
Vivian knelt, begging for my forgiveness, clutching my pants leg.
"Honey, I was wrong. I was blinded. It's all his fault—he's the one who made me like this!"
Seeing I remained silent and expressionless, she slapped Liam across the face.
"It's all your fault, you beast! You ruined my marriage! You homewrecker!"
Annoyed by Vivian scratching his face, Liam pushed her away.
"Blame me? Weren't you the one who said your husband couldn't satisfy you? Didn't you tell me you loved me?"
"Vivian? I never realized back then how despicable you are. How dare you do this but not admit it?"
Tears streaming down her face, Vivian begged me not to leave.
She said, "Honey, please forgive me. I promise I'll be good to you and our daughter from now on!"