Chapter 4

I went to the stage at Pleasant Plaza in my wheelchair.

There"s an open-air interview today.

The couple are Joel and Rose, the golden pair of gymnasts.

The host said the woman should touch Joel's chest for the fans.

Rose covered her face and then extended her hand.

Joel looked at her with love, not backing away.

He said he and Rose were only sponsoring the gymnastics team and nothing more.

I kept seeing Rose's name.

"Rose did another difficult manoeuvre today!"

"Rose and I work well together!"

"Rose ..."

Some fans noticed me.

"This is Joel's wife?"

"He's got a wife."

"She's pathetic. I heard she used to be a dancer."

"She's still a cripple, she's not good enough for him."

I ignored the comments.

The director called the camera crew off and told the two men to continue filming after they'd solved their problems.

Joel ran up, angry, and asked, "Why are you here?"

I tilted my head and said, "I came to watch your interview."

"Go home! "

Joel's disciple, Adam said loudly, "Hey, what are you doing here?"

Rose came over and apologised, "Sorry, Jeanne. I was shooting and didn't think. "

The crowd was unhappy that I didn"t accept her apology.

"What's with her face? Rose apologised and she still looks angry."

Some fans started a live broadcast, making things worse.

Adam stared at me and laughed. "Why does it smell like urine? Is someone incontinent again?"

"It really smells."

"It"s disgusting."

I laughed. Joel looked at me with contempt.

"Joel, they're insulting your wife."

He frowned, "Wife? We're divorced."

He didn't look at me.

I sneered, "When did we get divorced?"

There was more commotion.

"You're divorced and you’re still here, aren't you?"

"Get lost!"

The crowd pushed me and I lost my balance.

I fell forward and someone stepped on my leg.

I thought I heard bones clicking and breaking.

Adam scolded me, "You should have gone home."

Joel didn't stop. He sneered, "I know what you want to see."

He gave Rose's hand to me.

I realised they were wearing the same couple watch.

What's not to understand?

We had a watch like this.

We were just starting out in our careers. We earned less and spent more. We saved money to get married.

In summer, we went to the mall, sat in the air conditioning, ate ice cream. We shared it.

He got a part-time job and bought two watches.

This watch has been worn for several years.

One day, his wrist was empty.

He said he couldn't find it.

Joel is wearing a watch again.

It wasn't the original one.

I said coldly, "Is that your answer?"

Joel looked away. "I've done my best for you."

"See you at the Civil Affairs Bureau."