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Linda refused to discuss divorce under any circumstances.

She started calling and texting me daily, just like back when we were deeply in love.

She shared every little detail of her life, and on several occasions, she even called me late at night from different phone numbers.

She claimed to have turned a new leaf, shedding tears during our conversations, expressing regret for her past decisions, and reminiscing about our shared history.

After hanging up on her, Melvin contacted me.

He sounded somewhat pleased, saying, "Lewis, she broke up with me, stating that she wants to focus on pursuing you. Now she's at the office, gazing at your photos every day, hopelessly in love with you."

I chuckled softly in response, not saying much.

It wasn't about love, it was about my capabilities.

There were plenty of handsome men out there, but she was fixated on me.

Why?

Because I was intelligent, studious, and knew my own boundaries.

She disliked my dominance and independence and abilities but