5

Julian got the news from somewhere and came to visit me with fruits and flowers for the first time. He carefully replaced the withered flowers in the vase with my favorite Phalaenopsis, and gently held my hands with his beautiful hands. " Luna , I missed you so much during the days you were away. When I closed my eyes at night, your image was all in my mind. I have withdrawn the lawyer's letter, and my hands have received the punishment they deserve."

" It's all my fault, I'm worse than an animal. It doesn't matter if you hit me or scold me, we will have children in the future, will you forgive me?" Before he finished speaking, a crisp slap echoed in the ward. "I forgive you? Then who will forgive my lost child for me? You are right, you are indeed worse than an animal, and those who betray sincerity should suffer the most severe punishment."

Julian's eyes widened, as if he didn't expect me to really do it. His face, as delicate as a sculpture, with a high nose bridge, had once made me fall deeply in love with him. Now, there were five bright red finger marks on his face.

He kissed the back of my hand, " Luna , does your hand hurt? If it makes you feel better, it doesn't matter if you slap it a few more times." I looked at him with disgust, " Julian , stop being hypocritical here. Now I have nothing, what on earth do you want to do?"

Julian changed the subject, "I heard that you met Jasmine some time ago? You...didn't say anything inappropriate to her, did you?"

I sneered, "Why don't you ask your precious Jasmine? A person of integrity has nothing to fear. Just guess it yourself."

Julian was so angry that he swept the glass and medicine on the table to the ground. "What did I do wrong? The child died, so it died. We are still young and there will be more in the future. Don't be unreasonable. I have come to you. What else do you want from me?"

The glass shattered into slag. At this time, Lucas came back from getting hot water. Hearing the noise, he rushed in and punched Julian . "You are Luna's husband who is worse than an animal, right? How dare you come to harass her? I will beat you every time I see you."

Julian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and stood up. "You left me and found a new love so soon? And he's a virgin. Does he know what you and I are like in bed?"

His words became more and more excessive, and Lucas raised his fist but I stopped him. I already knew that Julian didn't love me, but I still had a little fantasy. Maybe if he coaxed me, I would soften my heart. But the reality was so cruel, I closed my eyes, and tears fell like pearls from a broken string.

I shook my head, "Forget it Lucas , don't get into a fight with him, just get him out of here."

Lucas was furious, veins popping out of his arms, he grabbed Julian 's collar, "You're lucky, if you don't know better and get out of here, I'll call the police and sue you for harassment."

After Julian left, I curled up in the quilt and didn't respond no matter how Lucas called me. That night, I had a long dream, dreaming about many past events with Julian.