Billionaire's match novel

---- Chapter 851 "So, you went to beg Uncle Oscar, and he threatened you into divorce?" Khloe picked up where Charlotte left off. She had calculated everything, yet never imagined that Winnie would sacrifice so much for her. It was one thing for Winnie to act on impulse, but how had Michael agreed to go along with it... "No. This all happened because of me. You can't get divorced." Seeing Khloe grow anxious, Michael quickly added, "Khloe, don't blame yourself. Our divorce isn't just because of you." "But Michael..." "That's right, Khloe. We've given this a lot of thought.

The divorce is a decision we made after careful consideration." Winnie echoed his words. She looked at Michael, the corners of her lips lifting into a faint smile once more. It was true. While their decision to divorce had been prompted by Khloe, the deeper reason was that neither of them wanted to make things harder for the other. After Oscar and Michael had their falling-out, the old man had ---- fallen seriously ill Not long ago, the housekeeper had found Michael and told him that Oscar's acute heart condition had relapsed and required immediate surgery.

But still angry, Oscar had refused to go under the knife. The doctors had repeatedly warned that he must not be subjected to any further stimulation-especially emotional distress. Michael had gone to confirm it himself. Oscar's condition was indeed poor. In truth, Oscar had undergone heart surgery years ago. He went for checkups twice a year, and the doctors had long warned him to keep his emotions steady. But this time, Michael had truly angered him. The atmosphere in the living room fell into sudden silence after their exchange.

Even Lucas, who had been distracted all along, was pulled back into the moment. Khloe's fingers tightened around her fork. She parted her lips as if to speak, but something seemed to lodge in her throat, leaving her unable to form the words. ---- Winnie lowered her head. "Michael can give up everything for me. I'm willing to be brave for him too. But only if we can both live with clear consciences. Michael can't bear the label of an unfilial son because of me. And | don't want...

our marriage to be condemned by everyone." Michael lifted his hand and gently covered the back of Winnie's hand resting on the table, offering silent comfort. "As his son, | can choose my own path-but | can't abandon my responsibilities. My father still needs me now. As long as we stay married, he won't see me." Michael was naturally unwilling. This marriage was something he had fought for with everything he had. Letting it go was easier said than done. But Winnie was right. He didn't want her to bear the same condemnation as him.

Instead of sacrificing themselves for each other, it was better to set each other free. Khloe's gaze darkened. She turned to Nick, her complicated emotions laid bare. Nick understood. He tightened his grip on her hand. Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety have rarely coexisted ---- in harmony. Even lovers struggle to find fulfillment. They had just gone through the pain of life and death separation -how could they bear to relive such feelings again? Charlotte lowered her head as well She had thought that Winnie and Michael were only doing this for Khloe.

Now that Khloe had returned, there should have been no need for them to part. Lucas let out a long sigh. "Sigh, | don't understand this love of yours. But if you love each other, why still separate? Michael, isn't your father being a bit too unreasonable? You're considering his feelings-why can't he consider yours? Maybe you should just fall sick too..." "Lucas!" Nick cut him off sharply. Lucas never had a filter, and at a time like this, everyone was especially sensitive-especially about illness. Khloe shot Lucas an exasperated glance. Nick turned back to Michael. "So what are you planning?

Just separate like this?" "Of course..." Michael paused, then pulled Winnie into his arms, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. "Not. That's not happening. My stance has never changed."