"You didn't lose your memory. During our marriage, you frequently contacted your ex-girlfriend, and you relied on her and trusted her. She was the reason that we got divorced. Because you had a mental disorder, she took the opportunity when she was treating you to tamper with the memory in your mind. All you remembered was the unpleasant things between us, and you deleted the good times we had like a computer. It was a very tough time for me. Later, we divorced and got back together, but not long after, you ended up like this..."
Shaun was so shocked that he remained silent for a long time.
The complexity of the past probably caught him off guard.
He had simply listened to Rodney talk about the past, but he did not know that the reason for the divorce was so complicated.
Furthermore, he could tell that Cathy somewhat resented him when she recounted the story.
"Cathy... Did I used to make you very tired?" It seemed like he was finally aware of this problem.
"It would be a lie if I said no."
Catherine's voice was filled with bitterness. "Your memory may never be restored. You'll have a new life, and you shouldn't be responsible for the past. Shaun, perhaps you relying on me and wanting to sleep with me is like a baby bird depending on its mother. At the same time, I’m the first young woman you've come in contact with, so it's normal for you to have your needs when you're with me. It's just an instinctive reaction o f your body."
"I'm the children's father. Of course I have to take responsibility," Shaun hurriedly said.
"Of course you do, but only for the children. You can teach them how to read, write, and play. You can pay for their tuition fees and buy clothes for them. You can fulfill your duty as a father.”
Catherine said softly, "I hope you can go to work and expose yourself. That way, you can make friends and meet more women. Maybe one day, you'll understand what your feelings for me are now. Remember, I don't need you to take responsibility for me. We're divorced, so no one is responsible for the other."
Then, she turned and left.
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