Chapter 1083
[During that time, I was just a zombie, trying to adjust my mentality and think of myself as a pet with no dignity, not allowing myself to think too much. But I was sober, and I knew I was a human being I wanted basic respect and wanted to live with dignity So, from then on, I had the idea of running away from him in my
heart.
I talked to my mom about this, and she said, âThe Rivera family is now powerful, they can help the Blue family get back on their feet. Zavier is willing to marry you even during the downfall of our family. You should be grateful.â
I responded, âI didnât want to marry him.â
My mother said again, âYouâre already married to him. Youâre husband and wife. You have to follow Zavier once you marry him, and no matter how hard life gets after marriage, you just have to suck it up.â
My mother asked me to bear with it. I tried to bear with it too. But it wasnât once or twice that he abused me, it was countless times. I remember once, because I didnât feel well and wasnât enthusiastic enough, Zavier thought I was distracted, must be thinking about other men. So he took a knife and slashed a few wounds on my leg, tortured me for a whole day. I nearly lost my life that time.
I wanted to bear with it, but how long could I endure this life that drained me physically and mentally? After that incident, I started planning to leave him. I thought that with my efforts, I should be able to successfully leave him. To leave Zavier, I had to completely cut off all troubles. So I always took contraceptives, absolutely not letting myself bear his child.
But as time went on, there were always times when I slipped up. Just once, I didnât take the contraceptive, and I got pregnant. A child conceived after taking so many drugs would definitely not be healthy, I didnât want that child to come into this world to suffer, so I was always looking for a chance to abort. I looked for countless opportunities, but no one was willing to help me. Everyone thought we were husband and wife. Quarrels between husband and wife would always calm down. Everyone advised me to live a good life with Zavier, but I really couldnât go on, every second with him was torture for me. I donât know who made the rule that you can only persuade a couple to reconcile and not to divorce.
Out of desperation, I placed my hopes on you whom I had just met. I invited you to the hot springs, I knew Zavier would come, soâl put on a big show when you were all there. I thought I was so pitiful, there should be someone among you who could help me, get me away from Zavier, give me a breather. I wasnât wrong. It was indeed you who saved me. You brought me to Riverton, trying to let me relax, and I left at that moment. Zavier couldnât find me, so he blamed everything on you. He didnât know that it was his actions that made me want to escape from that suffocating place. He didnât know that I actually used you.
Cornelia, Iâm deeply sorry! I took advantage of your sympathy without you knowing.]
Reading this, Cornelia was already in tears, as if she could personally experience the suffocation and despair that Skyler felt.
âSkyler, you donât have to apologize! Helping you was my choice. I was influenced by the outside world and couldnât save you again. Otherwise you wouldnât haveâ¦â Cornelia whispered
Marcus quickly hugged Cornelia, âCornelia, try to calm down first, continue reading later.â