Chapter 331: Happy Birthday

Those words felt like a pebble cast into still water, causing ripples that spread far and wide. Benson understood that, though he still longed to have her, he had to prepare himself for the possibility of losing her, especially in the face of her pain and determination. He knew that if she truly insisted on leaving, he had to be ready to face that reality. No matter what, keeping her here indefinitely wasn’t a long-term solution. Even though he wanted to protect her, he couldn’t hold her too tightly. He tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep, his mind replaying memories of their past. This house had once been their haven after they got married. They had shared so many joyful moments here. But now, those beautiful memories had become his deepest source of pain. He remembered her laughter in this very place, her graceful figure, and her warm smile—memories that now filled him with sorrow. Benson lay in bed, resting his head on his arm, staring blankly at the ceiling. His hea