Chapter 138 - Separation

Fae actually wanted to ask the same question, why was Ren so stubborn?

However, she only kept the question in her heart. The girl looked at Ren calmly. "You don't have to worry that I will disclose our relationship to anyone. I just want to live in peace."

Fae still had some savings from her monthly allowance that Ren sent to her account every month and her salary from Magnolia Café. 

However, she had to work to earn money, not only to pay for her school but also for her child after she gave birth. Plus, the cost to go to Monaco and process their divorce, all on her own, because Ren didn't want to do it.

"I am never worried you would disclose anything, Fae. I trust you," said Ren.

No, you don't trust me. If you trusted me, we wouldn't be like this, Fae thought sadly.

"Very well, then. I've said everything I wanted to say. Then, I'll go now," said Fae. She rose to her feet to leave the penthouse. "Thank you for the tea."

Ren followed Fae's steps.

"Where are you going?" he asked.

"I've got my things sorted, and I'll be out of the mansion soon. I've been looking for a small flat downtown," Fae said. "I'll only need to trouble John once to take me there."

Ren was still amazed at Fae's decision and could not prevent Fae from leaving him.

All of this was unexpected. He thought he knew Fae well and could guess what step she was going to take.

Why was Fae still desperate to ask for them to separate? Didn't she have no one in this world? Ren was her only family. Why did Fae decide to leave?

He pondered for a while before then texting John to take Fae wherever the girl wanted to go and then report to him what happened.

[Take my wife wherever she wants. You must also offer to pick her up anytime she needs you.]

[Yes, Sir.]

***

Fae only carried one small suitcase. As she packed up her belongings in their room, she realized that almost everything she owned in that house was a gift from Ren. She felt bad taking them with her.

She didn't want to be considered a gold-digger. That's why she only brought essential stuff with her. What she found especially important were some of her favorite clothes and small souvenirs from the places she visited with Ren.

She couldn't throw away the good memories with Ren from the time when they were still happy together. Without the good memories they had, she would never be in this situation and now pregnant with a child. In fact, Ren was wrong to think Fae would never leave him just because she was an orphan who had no one in this world but her husband.

Fae was determined to make the decision to leave Ren because she cared about her child. She didn't want her child to grow up knowing that his father didn't want him. Fae couldn't bear to imagine it. Fae wanted this child, and she would look after it with all her might. 

Before she left the house, Fae said goodbye to Linda. Ren's longtime housekeeper was in tears. She tried to persuade Fae to stay, but the girl explained gently that she could not.

Toughening her heart, Fae then got into the car and told John to drive. After the car passed the front gate, the girl looked back, staring at the mansion where she had lived for the past 14 months. Unknowingly, her tears flowed profusely.

Fae had been looking for a small flat in downtown. She found a cheap one down a little and a very dense alley. John could not drive her to the front of the building because the road was not accessible by cars. Fae only asked to be dropped off by the park, down the block, and then walked to her flat.

She rented the studio for 500 euros per month. It was quite cheap for the location. But as usual, quality came with a price. The unit was a tiny studio. In that space, there was only a simple bed with a kitchenette and a bathroom. That was all.

For Fae, the most important thing was that the rent must be affordable to save most of her money. She still had around 7000 euros in her account.

If she could find another job and started working again for the next few months, she would be able to add more money to her savings so that she would have enough to fall back on once her pregnancy entered the third trimester and she could no longer work.

Later, when she could no longer hide her pregnancy, she would take all her savings and return to Rhine. There, she could live at her grandmother's old house to avoid paying rent. The cost of living in the village was also cheaper, so she could save money. She also still had some former schoolmates who could help her in case of an emergency.

When she walked into her tiny flat, Fae stood by the door for a moment, looking around. Ahh .. this place isn't so bad, she thought.

She could put some potted plants by the windows and on the small balcony over there. She could always take care of plants well. If there were green and healthy plants in this flat, the atmosphere would definitely become more pleasant.

She rested for a moment and then arranged her stuff in the cupboard. When she was done, Face rushed to the farmer's market which was not far from her building. There, she bought several plants, groceries, and simple household items.

After arranging the plants in pots and cleaning the house, Fae lay down on the bed. She was very tired.

Ah .. the mattress was so hard, Fae complained to herself.

She took off the sheets and checked the mattress on the bed. She could only sigh when she realized that the bed the flat owner provided was very cheap and of poor quality.

She tried to sleep and closed her eyes, but the mattress made her body sore all over.

Geez ... have I become spoiled for 15 months of living in Ren's mansion? Fae asked herself. The bed at the mansion was made from the best memory foam from the world's best mattress manufacturers.

Ren, who always had trouble sleeping, had bought only the best mattresses, and, during her stay with Ren, Fae became accustomed to it as well.

Here, she found only the cheapest mattress. It was as hard as wood on her delicate body. Fae tried to force herself to sleep there, but she soon realized she couldn't sleep. She was very tired .. but he couldn't sleep at all on this hard mattress.

Fae sat on the bed with her face buried in her hands and wept.

***

Fae cried until her tears dried, and she finally fell asleep. When she woke up, Fae felt her muscles sore. Finally, she had to admit to herself gloomily that she would not be able to sleep on the mattress the landlord had provided.

Reluctantly, she opened her laptop and looked for a better mattress in the marketplace. She was very unhappy to spend so much money on a mattress that she would only use for a few months, but Fae had no other choice.

If she wanted to survive this next few months and stay healthy, for the sake of her baby ... then she must sleep well. Whether she liked it or not, she had to buy a decent mattress for herself.

When she finished ordering her mattress, Fae forced herself to eat a sandwich and drink hot tea. She tried to sleep again. Tomorrow, she would go to Magnolia Cafe for the last time because she wanted to ask the cafe for her last paycheck. She was always paid in cash because she was a part-timer. That was the agreement.

She would not continue to work there as a waiter, let alone as the wife of the new owner. She didn't want Ren to think that she was materialistic. 

***

Fae thanked Stevan for his trust over the last 7,5 months and apologized that she suddenly tendered her resignation. Ella and several of her other coworkers looked lost.

"Why did you have to quit your job, Fae?" asked Ella in a low voice. "Is it because your promotion was given to me?"

Fae shook her head, "It's not that, at all. I just need a new atmosphere. You are a good assistant manager. Congratulations ..." 

She hugged them one by one and then left. Fae walked briskly to the bus stop. She wanted to immediately submit her applications to several new places. When she had left the Magnolia Cafe one block away, suddenly a voice called her name from behind.

"Fae ... wait!"

Fae frowned when she heard someone called her name. She did not feel familiar with the voice. The girl stopped her track and looked back. 

Ah ... it was the man who had helped her! What was he doing here?