The Soft-Hearted Wife of Mr. Big Shot-Chapter 66 - 0 Was Exposed
"Well, big sis, I’m heading out first. There’s still work to do at the lab."
The woman didn’t ask much, checked the time, and said she had to leave.
She left in a hurry, rushed and bustling.
The lab is always busy, and Holly knows this especially well.
Botulinum toxin is also a neurotoxin. It works by binding with the acetylcholine neurotransmitter, preventing the acetylcholine vesicles from fusing with the cell membrane, thereby blocking nerve signals.
In other words, the nerves can’t control muscle contractions, and a person might become paralyzed because of it.
As a toxin, it shouldn’t be produced, but besides being a poison, it has many medical uses. As long as the dosage is controlled, it can be used to treat muscle spasms and other conditions.
They don’t use it yet, but it will definitely be used in the future.
"Why did you take so long, hmm?"
When Holly came over, Leo asked.
The little girl was gone for a bit too long; he almost went looking for her, worried she might get lost.
"Hmm, it wasn’t that long, was it?"
Holly blinked. She had only been gone for six minutes; that wasn’t long, right?
Why did Leo’s expression look like she’d been gone for half an hour? It was peculiar.
"No, don’t mind him."
Noah chimed in.
The little girl clearly hadn’t been gone long. Leo was just worried, cared too much about her, so it felt like she was gone for ages.
"I made you worry, brother. I won’t take so long next time."
Holly blinked and looked innocently at Leo.
Perhaps she had stayed away a bit too long after all. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞
Noah: "..."
Nathaniel: "..."
Oh well, they both felt like they were just there to endure Leo and Holly’s sibling-like interaction.
They ended up eating dog food obliviously.
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The truth couldn’t be hidden; Wendy eventually found out about Miles Miller’s matter, as she stumbled upon it herself.
She hadn’t shopped for a long time, thinking of buying herself some new clothes, and unexpectedly saw the happy family of three in the mall.
The scene was utterly glaring, piercing Wendy’s eyes.
Silent pain is often more painful than a voiced one.
Wendy witnessed their happiness with her own eyes, walking home in a daze, not directly causing a scene, as she was too dignified to cry in public.
With her phone in hand, Wendy sat in the living room, crying continuously, while Nancy stayed by her side.
"Mom, you should get a divorce."
Nancy’s voice was calm, without much fluctuation.
Wendy didn’t expect Wendy to know so soon. Holly was right; the truth couldn’t be hidden.
"Nancy, aren’t you the least bit sad?"
Wendy looked up at her calm-faced daughter, feeling a mix of emotions.
It was quite ironic; her father’s infidelity had surfaced, yet Nancy seemed unbothered. Basically because there were no feelings, right?
"If you don’t care, you won’t feel sad."
Nancy shook her head. It was indeed because she didn’t care, so she didn’t feel sad.
Since she understood things, she never felt anything for Miles, never had expectations, as if he didn’t exist in her life.
"Nancy..."
Wendy held Nancy’s hand, choking back sobs, momentarily at a loss for words.
Since the day she got her marriage certificate with Miles, since moving into this home, Nancy seemed never to have been close to Miles as her father.
She used to simply think Nancy was shy, but never expected Nancy to be indifferent to him.
"Mom, get a divorce."
Nancy reiterated once more.
Divorce is for the best.
"But mom..."
Wendy shook her head, momentarily unable to decide.
Divorce was not something Nancy mentioned for the first time; she used to think Nancy was joking. But now it seemed Nancy genuinely wished for her to get a divorce.
Is her marriage really that ridiculous? Even her daughter is urging her strongly.
"Mrs. Sawyer left so gracefully; you can too."
Nancy held Wendy’s hand, her voice full of sincere brilliance.
Does love really matter that much?
Nancy didn’t understand.
Perhaps because of her mother, who was a living example, she resisted falling in love, didn’t even touch upon emotions.
In her planned future, there was only a career, no marriage, only herself.
When she’s young, she makes enough money, and when she’s old, she finds a quiet, scenic place to gracefully enjoy her later years.
She could spend it alone or with a few good friends, but her plan never involved a partner.
"Nancy, but the nature of your aunt and mine are different. I love your dad; he was my entire youth, the light I chased from childhood."
Wendy wiped away her tears, managed a smile, and spoke slowly.
Yes, she had loved Miles for a long, long time, so it was really difficult, very hard to let go.
Even after marrying, she could see Miles’ coldness but never said anything, never pointed it out, just trying to maintain their marriage.
Nancy fell silent; she didn’t understand, so she didn’t want to comment.
"Nancy, you’re too young to understand."
Wendy shook her head.
"I get it."
"Is love really that vital? After all he’s done to you, you should leave gracefully even if it hurts; you have your dignity."
"Mom, you can cry alone, but you shouldn’t cry in front of him."
Nancy became a bit emotional, looking at Wendy and speaking.
She knew Wendy was hurt, but she also understood that Miles’ heart wasn’t in Wendy anymore, so why hold on bitterly?
Instead of humiliating herself by being a good wife, she should leave gracefully, to let Miles know she’s not dependent on him.
Whether you cry staying married or cry getting divorced, why not hold some dignity?
"Nancy..."
Wendy choked, momentarily unable to say anything.
Speechless.
When Holly arrived, Wendy was in tears, while Nancy wore a blank expression, both of them in conversation.
Holly hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward.
"Sister, you’re here."
When Nancy saw Holly, her eyes noticeably brightened.
Holly nodded: "Mm."
"It’s Holly, right? How come you had the time to visit today?"
Wendy raised her head. Upon seeing Holly, she managed a smile, hurriedly reaching for tissues to wipe away her tears.
