Part 33 | The Truth
1 year later...
JENNIE
I am at home preparing for work. Since the day Lisa went away, Bam and Irene assited and guided me in running two companies. But most of the time, I let Bam handle the L' Group and I focus on L' Arts.
I made sure the kids have all their needs before I leave the house with their nanny. Mama Chit would always go here and spend the days to look after her grandchildren.
If you're going to ask me now, how i am, i would say, i don't know. I am lost. I am sad. I am a lonely person who tries to be okay for the kids.
The day I let Lisa signed the divorce papers was the day I made a stupid decision. Because, yes, I miss her everyday.
When I saw the divorce paper with her signature left on the desk inside our bedroom, I felt blank. I felt nothing. But what put me to tears is not seeing most of Lisa's clothes in our closet. She left.
We tried to figure out her whereabouts, but we failed. We can't trace her. Nothing's showing up about her.
You are so stupid and heartless, Jennie.
Where were you when she needed you the most? You're her wife. You love her. And you made a vow.
But you let your anger and selfishness ruin your marriage. You pushed her away.
There were nights that I cry on my knees thinking of Lisa. Where she is. What she does. Does she eat well? Is she okay? If I could only bring back the time, I would change how I thought of things. I should be the first one to listen to her. But no one did. We left her alone in her troubles, while Lisa, she's always there whenever we had one. She's actually the one fixing it. How can you be selfish Jennie?
L'Arts
I'm at my office with Rosé, Jisoo and Seulgi having a coffee and short meeting. Actually, Rosé and I are not in good terms but we are trying to work casually for our jobs. She started not talking to me as a bestfriend when she heard about the divorce and when she knew I believed the accusations.
"Mrs. Manoban, someone is looking for you. He is Mr. Smith. He said he is Lisa's lawyer, Ma'am. Upon checking our records, he had been here already for several times and had a meeting with Ms. Lisa." A call from the head receptionist. I have heard of this Lawyer many times and he is the most in demand in the US.
"Wait. I'll verify with Irene. Please hold on." I said to her. I called Irene and she confirmed. I also told Irene to go to my office.
"Hello. You can let him go up here." I told the receptionist.
After a few minutes, a figure of a tall american guy with neat suit entered my office. My friends and Irene are also present. I stood up and shook my hand to Lisa's lawyer and led him to the couch. I am actually nervous about this. I hope, he won't tell me something bad about Lisa.
"Good morning Ms. Kim. I am Ali Smith. I served Lisa as her Lawyer for 8 years." He bowed his head and I motioned him to sit.
"Good morning Mr. Smith. What brought you here?" I asked.
He opened his suitcase and one by one placed the papers on the table.
"I owe my life to your wife. When no one believed I could be a great Lawyer, she's the only one who did. She's my first client after my biggest downfall. She chose me without hesitations.
So, when everyone didn't believe her, who am I to curse her knowing that that woman would always choose to have a good heart." He said while opening his laptop and I noticed his eyes becoming a little watery. Lisa. You always get to surprise me.
"Here. I collected and collated everything. From the case that's supposed to be filed against Lisa up to the latest statement Sana will release soon." She handed me Lisa's statement. Upon reading it. My tears fell from my eyes. I am hearing Lisa's sincerity.
