Chapter 2

"Honey, you're coming with me to try on suits. Won't Howard be angry? I heard today is the day Howard's father is being buried..."

Roger's voice carried a hint of guilt.

Ellis quickly reassured him,

"It's fine. Atalanta is dead, and what she owed you, I'll make up for on her behalf. After all, I'm Atalanta's best friend!

Besides, don't worry. Howard understands. Anyway, it's his dad who died, not mine. Whether I go or not doesn't matter."

"Mm, thank you, Ellis."

Roger hugged Ellis tightly.

The video cut off there. I knew Roger had sent me this video.

Just like in my previous life, he knew exactly how to provoke me.

But I would never be the same as before. I simply replied,

"Don't worry, I know your fiancée died and you're hurting. I'm the one who asked my wife to go comfort you. I won't be angry."

Then I forwarded the screenshot to Ellis:

"Ellis, take good care of Mr. Roger and tell him not to worry."

After that, I didn't look at my phone again.

After handling my father's funeral arrangements, my mom looked at me with red-rimmed eyes.

I forced out a smile. "Mom, quit your job."

My mom froze, then as if realizing something, quickly nodded.

"Okay, I'll handle it as soon as possible and then leave. You two should leave quickly too."

"Mm."

We tacitly avoided mentioning our rebirth.

After we parted, I took my son home.

I just didn't expect Ellis to be there.

When she saw me, she looked extremely flustered. "Howard, don't misunderstand. I was just worried Roger would be sad, so I..."

"I understand everything. You're already working so hard earning money to support our family.

Atalanta was your best friend, and she died because of you. It's only right that you take care of her fiancé."

"Howard, you..." Ellis looked at me in disbelief.

Yes, she was right to be suspicious.

After all, in my previous life, I had absolutely despised Roger.

Even when Atalanta was still alive, I didn't like Roger.

I always felt this man had ulterior motives being with Atalanta, but Ellis said I was just jealous.

"Just because Roger is more handsome than you, you say he's scheming? Howard, you've disappointed me so much."

That was the first time we argued over Roger.

"Howard, you're really not angry?" Ellis asked again.

I nodded. "Mm."

Seeing that I didn't seem to be pretending, Ellis breathed a sigh of relief.

I took the opportunity to slip the divorce papers among some insurance documents for her to sign.

Perhaps because she felt guilty toward me, Ellis signed without even looking.

And as I watched the freshly signed divorce agreement, my eyes were filled with nothing but hatred.

Ellis, since in your previous life you didn't hesitate to kill my entire family for this man, I'll fulfill your wish this lifetime.

I want to see—between money and this man, which will you choose.

After that, Ellis behaved very well, even taking the initiative to drop our son off at school.

But I didn't expect Roger to lose his patience.