When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 1936 In A Dilemma

They had been married for many years. There was a time when Allen would surprise Skylar with gifts, but as the years went by, those gestures faded.

He had once told her, "We've been married so long. There's no need for that anymore."

And when she needed something, he simply said she could buy it herself. He'd cover the cost.

So when she asked why, even Allen was caught off guard. "I'm giving you a gift. Why the question?"

Skylar froze for a heartbeat, then suddenly stepped forward and wrapped her arms around his waist. "Thank you," she whispered, pressing her cheek to his chest. "I'm really happy. I love it.”

Allen's body went rigid. The warmth of her embrace felt foreign now-like something from another life.

For a long moment, he stood there, unmoving. Then, slowly, he lifted a hand and gently patted her shoulder. "There's something I need to tell you."

Skylar looked up at him. "What is it?"

"I want a divorce," he said.

Skylar was momentarily stunned, taking a while to find her voice.

The air thickened with silence. When she finally came to her senses, she quickly handed the necklace back. "Allen, I don't want any gifts. Please... don't joke like this," she said.

Her voice trembled. In all their years of marriage, they had rarely argued, let alone consider divorce.

Allen couldn't meet her eyes. He lowered his head. "I want a child. And I need someone with a background more similar to mine who can support me. Can you understand that?"

Tears welled up in Skylar's eyes. Her throat burned, as if cut by a blade.

When they got married, her parents had voiced their concerns. "The gap between you and Allen is too wide. What if he gets tired of you someday?"

She had answered them with pride, "No. I trust him. He'll always treat me well." After they got married, Allen had indeed treated her well. To ease her worries and give her a sense of security, he had entrusted most of his wealth to her.

Though she had never been particularly skilled at managing finances, she felt deeply at peace and fortunate to have married such a good man.

Until now, she had almost forgotten the gap that existed between their worlds.

"I understand," she said, eyes reddening. "Fine. Let's get a divorce, then."

Allen had expected resistance tears, pleading, denial. He had assumed she would refuse to let go. But instead, she agreed so easily.

The weight that had pressed on his chest for so long suddenly lifted.

And in that moment, he

understood-he truly no longer loved her. He had wanted to end this for a long time, to stop pretending they were still the couple they once were.

"Thank you," he said softly.

The woman gave a bitter smile. "There's no need to thank me. Over the years, I've let you down in so many ways. I couldn't give you a child, and I was never able to help with your career." '

Allen pulled her into an embrace. "The past is the past."

She rested quietly against him, but the warmth she once felt there was gone.

"Allen."

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"Take care of yourself from now on. Don't act on impulse again. Find someone who can truly stand by your side."

Allen said nothing.

Meanwhile, back at the charity auction, Magnus and Chelsea got along well, chatting and laughing with each other.

When Chelsea first met Magnus, she had viewed him through rose-colored glasses, completely unaware of his true playboy nature.

Charlotte returned from the restroom just in time to witness the scene. Startled, she immediately sought out Cecilia. "Boss, I just saw Magnus with Ms. Rainsworth."

"What?" Cecilia's eyes narrowed in disbelief. She followed Charlotte, needing to see it with her own eyes.

Sure enough, across the room, Magnus and Chelsea walked side by side, talking and laughing.

If Cecilia didn't know her brother so well, she might have thought they were a perfect match.

After all, Magnus was her younger brother. And if she were just a little more selfish, she might have chosen to keep quiet and let Chelsea

continue believing in the charming facade.

Because truthfully, having a sister-in-law like Chelsea was something most sisters

could only hope for.