The Fifth Year of Marriage to Him novel Chapter 170

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Three days left…

Lucille opened the car door and stepped out, Cedrick emerging from the other side.

Her feet barely touched the pavement when a sugary voice called, “Cedrick-”

Maricela.

Why did Maricela turn up everywhere?

Cedrick looked equally surprised. “What are you doing here?”

“You promised to buy me bubble tea, remember? This mall’s the only place between your office and my pickup spot that sells my favorite.” Maricela’s voice sparkled with playful energy. “I just wanted to see you sooner…”

Lucille stood curbside, her ride four minutes away.

Maricela feigned surprise upon noticing her. “Oh! Is Lucille here too? I had no idea…”

“We just wrapped up some business.” Cedrick glanced behind Maricela. “Where are your shopping bags?”

“Too heavy to carry! I left them near the supermarket entrance. We’ll grab them when we drive past.” Maricela bounced on her toes before Cedrick. “I came to pick you up.”

Cedrick laughed, the sound booming across the sidewalk. “You picking me up? Thanks, I guess.”

Lucille kept her eyes fixed on approaching traffic, ignoring the pair–though Cedrick’s laughter grated.

Proof positive: when you fancy someone, even their lamest antics seem charming.

A faint smile touched Lucille’s lips as her wait time dropped to three minutes.

“Lucille…” Maricela drifted into her line of sight.

Lucille tilted her head, waiting.

“Sorry for stealing Cedrick away from you.” Maricela’s lips trembled with manufactured guilt.

Lucille blinked. Why was this girl acting victimized?

“No worries.” Her voice stayed calm as a windless lake.

Routine. Meaningless.

Maricela’s eyes abruptly welled up.

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“Please don’t be mad, Lucille! I didn’t know you were with Cedrick. If I’d known, I’d never have called him! Other- wise… otherwise…” She twisted toward Cedrick.

Predictably, Cedrick rushed over at her first sob.

“Cedrick, maybe you should stay with Lucille? I’ll go alone.” Maricela’s eyes professionally reddened. “I’ve already wronged Lucille once. If I take you away today, she’ll hate me even more…”

Lucille:

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Which eye spotted my anger?

Cedrick softly reassured Maricela. “She’s not upset. You’re overthinking this.”

Lucille:

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Seriously, Cedrick? Since when do you speak for me?

“Go enjoy yourselves. Leave me out of it.”

Must I be part of your weird little play?

Do whatever you want!

“But Lucille already despises me! That incident… it was my fault…” Maricela gazed tearfully at Cedrick. “I need to apologize. I want to make things right with her…”

Lucille snapped. “Hold on. If you’re truly sorry and want my forgiveness, shouldn’t you be talking to me?”

“Looking at him won’t help.”

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“He’s not me.”

“Lucille!”

Cedrick frowned, pulling her aside and hissing, “I just told Maricela how understanding you are, that you wouldn’t get upset. Why are you doing this again?”

“I’m not upset!

Just go do whatever you two want. Can you leave me alone?

I don’t care what you did, and I don’t want to see either of you.”

Lucille shook off his hand.

“See? You say you’re not upset?”

“Really, I’m not. Because you’re not worth my anger, got it?

I’ve got more important things. My ride’s here. Move.”

“Maricela couldn’t even look at you earlier—that’s how harsh you are…

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Lucille didn’t wait for Cedrick to finish. As the car pulled up, she yanked the door open, slid inside, and slammed it shut.

Too harsh?

Interesting.

The woman who’d tried to burn her alive was an innocent lamb in his eyes.

The victim here was called “too harsh.”

Pressing a hand to her chest in the car, she felt only relief–relief that she’d soon be free of these people, relief that a brighter future waited. Otherwise, she’d drown in bitterness, trapped forever.

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