Chapter 4

"Mira, didn't you hear me calling?"

"Or do you also think I'm a burden?"

"Maybe I should just leave. I'm only dragging you down by being here."

Liam's red-rimmed eyes—if this were in the past, I definitely would have rolled my eyes.

But now, I couldn't help but feel sorry for him.

Mira quickly denied it.

"Liam, how could you be a burden?"

"I just didn't hear you. Hold on, I'll prepare breakfast for you right away."

Mira practically skipped into the kitchen.

Watching Mira leave for Liam's sake, I breathed a sigh of relief, grateful that Liam had appeared at just the right time.

After breakfast, I faced a new problem.

I had to go to work, but I wasn't comfortable leaving Anna at home with them.

Anna seemed to sense my concern and said considerately:

"Leo, if you have work, go ahead and take care of it."

"I've been on my own before. You know my personality—I can handle basic daily life myself."

I glanced toward the kitchen.

Mira happened to come out just then and scoffed.

"What do you think I am?"

"Am I some kind of villain who would attack a disabled person?"

I laughed awkwardly.

Was I really doubting my own wife's character?

Although Mira had been emotionally unstable lately, she was undoubtedly a good person.

I married her because I valued her inherent kindness.

In life, she respected her parents, was loyal to her friends, and before Liam arrived, we'd had a very happy married life.

At work, she was consistently voted the students' favorite teacher year after year.

She also regularly donated to charities and did volunteer work.

I really shouldn't doubt her.

After thinking it through, I could finally go to work with peace of mind.

At the office, I was still somewhat worried.

Colleagues noticed my distraction, and some even asked about my situation.

Finally counting down the seconds until quitting time, I rushed home.

The moment I walked through the door, I saw Anna fallen on the floor, looking completely disheveled.

I immediately ran over to check on her condition.

But Anna forced herself to say:

"I'm fine."

Mira sneered, "Of course she's fine. She's just pretending."

"Leo, don't be fooled by how she looks."

Anna lowered her head, pressed her lips together, and her eyes reddened.

"Leo, I'm such a burden. All I do in this house is annoy people. You should just let me leave."

That phrase sounded somewhat familiar. Before I could remember where I'd heard it, Mira immediately agreed.

"I think she's right. She's way too much trouble here. Let her go."

Rage instantly filled me, and I was about to start an argument when I caught sight of Anna's reddened eyes in my peripheral vision.

Almost immediately, I calmed down.

Actually, thinking about it carefully, my marriage with Mira was already in name only. Maybe separating would be better.

Anna had injured both legs. If she stayed in this house, I didn't dare imagine what harm she might suffer when I wasn't around.

Leaving truly was the best choice.

I nodded. "You're right."

Mira said happily, "I'm glad you've come to your senses."

I looked at her seriously. "Our current situation really does call for separation."

"Mira, let's get divorced."

Mira said in disbelief, "Leo, what are you saying? Are you divorcing me for a woman with crippled legs?"