Chapter 1298
The Woman From Hell
Cassey took a deep breath as though she could not stand it any longer. "Wanda, I think you're
awfully inexperienced when it comes to relationships. Also, in everyone elseâs eyes, what you're
doing is simply kicking up a fuss. If I were to analyze your behavior, youâre acting like this because
you think that Theo will never leave you no matter what you do. You think that he'll always find a
way to persuade you to come back.
"Heâs spoiled you, and that led to your indulgence in this game of having him chase after you. You
often encourage others to cherish their loved ones but are you doing as you say? Has it ever
crossed your mind that maybe you and Theo's relationship will actually come to an end
when he becomes exhausted one day?"
I froze. Her words came at me like a blow, leaving me dumbfounded.
Cassey continued, "Caleb's and my relationship isn't as passionate as yours, nor do we experience
challenges like you do, but our marriage comes in the most basic form. In our tiny home, trivial
matters such as not washing one's socks, neglecting the baby, or fighting over work stress one
party brings home may be a constant, but we both acknowledge that this is just a small part of life.
We understand that we should let these matters pass. They're not to be taken seriously.
"Most of the time, we'll give each other a morning kiss and a hug before we leave the house. When
one of us faces stress and blues at work, everything becomes worth it
the moment we come home and see each other. The relationship that Caleb and I share is ordinary
and lasting. We're raising a baby together, and as we offer our love for each other, we share the
love with our baby at the same time.
"Perhaps your and Theo's relationship is more passionate than any of us, but there's a huge
problem with how both of you view and treat love. You overcomplicate love. Just think about it. Is
Cindy really an obstacle between the two of you? What about Matthew? Not at all. In fact, a person
will meet plenty of people who will have a crush on them in this lifetime. Are you going to take all of
them so seriously each time? They're just passersby in your life. I don't understand why you're
quarreling over these passersby.
"A healthy relationship is all about understanding and tolerance. Itâs to be able to think differently
and put yourself in another person's shoes rather than making demands and restrictions. Theo has
become better and better over the years. He compromises and is tolerant, so much so that he tries
his best not to give you any pressure when he knows that you refuse to be a housewife. But where
are your changes? Do you really not want to grow at all?"
Cassey's words hit me hard across the face like a vicious slap.
After so many years of marriage, I had always thought I loved him and was genuinely good to him.
However, that was not the case at all. I often thought that everything should happen the way I
wanted it to be, and if it was not the case, I would think that it was wrong.
Moreover, I had never made an effort to understand him. From the moment my baby died, to
learning that he had swapped Cindy and my DNA reports, I had been making a fuss. In the end, it
seemed like Theo was the one who was hurt the most.
All this time, I seemed to be taking revenge on him and making demands in the name of love.
Seeing me fall silent, Cassey let out a long sigh. "Wanda, it's easy to love. All it takes is a bit of
hormone stimulation, but it's difficult to keep each other. It takes two for mutual understanding to
work. He understands you, but you don't understand him enough, so he'll be the first to become
disappointed in the end. From what I'm seeing, you've been hurting Theo this whole timeâeven to
the point of crossing the line.
"Theo carries the traits of a soldier. Heâs responsible and extremely loyal. He can't leave Cindy
behind. You should really be understanding of this. If he's someone who can leave Cindy behind
without a single care, then he wouldnât have pursued you for so long. It's time you reflect on
yourself."
I nodded, realizing that I seem to have been too impulsive and wilful. I had never put myself in
Theoâs shoes, nor did I truly understand him.
Recalling what she said earlier about Grant Corporation being in trouble, I asked, "What happened
in the company?"
I had been away from Whaldorf City for a very long time, so there were many things here that I was
unaware of.
Theo never mentioned any of these things to me, so it was even harder for me to know.
Cassey scratched her head. "Several years ago, it was revealed that Grant Corporation's private
hospital was charging an exorbitant amount, and there was also a medical incident. This matter was
dealt with, but for some reason, it's being brought up again. Some even said that Theo is relying on
Carlson's power to bid for plots of land using unfair means, so the construction for several plots of
land that Grant Corporation plans to work on is currently on hold. This was big news."
I frowned. âWho brought up the past incident? Also, why is Carlson dragged into the land bidding
conflict?"