Chapter 1

The company’s layoff list went public, and my husband’s name was on it.

To secure his future, I voluntarily resigned, ensuring the company kept him.

He climbed the corporate ladder, while I became a housewife for forty years.

Until, in our old age, he suddenly asked for a divorce, planning to move in with my former assistant…

Even our son supported his choice:

“Dad worked so hard to support us all these years, Mom. Just let him go.”

That’s when I realized Marcus and Chloe had been having an affair ever since that layoff.

After being abandoned, I died alone in a tiny rental apartment from heart failure.

Then, I opened my eyes again. I had been reborn, back to the moment the company announced the layoff list.

This time, I wouldn't give up my job for my husband again.

“Audrey, did you hear me?”

Marcus waved a hand in front of my face.

“I just got called into a meeting, passed by the CEO’s office, and got a sneak peek at the layoff list… My name’s on it too.”

He wrinkled his nose, his face etched with despair.

At that moment, he had no idea I’d been reborn.

After his initial dejection, a glint flickered in Marcus’s eyes.

He grabbed my shoulders.

“Honey, I’m a man, I can’t lose my job. How about you volunteer to resign and give your position to me? You can be a stay-at-home mom, and I promise I’ll make you the happiest woman in the world!”

I just stared at him.

He'd said the exact same thing in my past life.

Last time, I listened to him and went to the CEO to resign.

I even begged the CEO to keep him on.

The CEO eventually agreed to my request.

After I was laid off, Marcus took over all my responsibilities.

And Chloe, who had been my assistant, naturally followed him.

Then, behind my back, they had an affair for forty years.

I clutched my chest, forcing myself to pull away from the painful memories.

“Audrey, since you’re not saying anything, I’ll take that as a yes.”

Marcus grinned, and just like before, he patted my head and kissed me.

Then he pulled a pair of gloves from his pocket.

“Happy birthday, honey. Your old gloves were so worn out, so I bought you a new pair.”

I didn’t answer.

Because I clearly remembered that in my past life, I’d found a jewelry store receipt in his jacket pocket.

He claimed it was a souvenir from a business trip, meant for his superior.

But the very next day, I saw a beautiful gold necklace on Chloe’s neck.

Back then, I was too naive to connect the two events.

He gave me a cheap pair of gloves, but bought Chloe a gold necklace.

There were countless similar incidents in my past life.

So, I looked him straight in the eye and said:

“Marcus, I don’t agree.”

He didn't react immediately.

“…What?”

“I won’t resign and let you take my position. Women have careers too. Why should I sacrifice mine for you?”

Marcus's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief.

“Audrey, I never thought you’d be so selfish!”

“What kind of wife competes with her husband for a job? What you should be doing right now is taking care of our son and my mom!”

I scoffed, shaking my head.

“You being laid off just shows your incompetence. I think you’re better suited to stay home.”