A TURNING POINT IN MEGGIE’S LIFE

Meggie had always suspected deep down that her marriage to Lucifer wouldn’t last. She had a lingering feeling that one day, she’d have to face the consequences of his emotional neglect and selfishness. But when that day finally arrived, it still hit her like a shockwave.

Over time, Lucifer had become more detached, absorbed in his own world. He made decisions without considering her needs, but Meggie continued to be patient, clinging to the hope that things would change. Yet, one day, Lucifer coldly declared their marriage was over.

"You’re not a child anymore," he said dismissively, his tone void of emotion. "It’s time for you to figure things out."

Meggie stood still, stunned. "So, I have to leave?" she asked softly, the weight of his words sinking in.

Lucifer, without much concern, nodded. "Yes, but don’t worry, I bought you half of a house. It’s cheap, but it’s yours."

Her anger bubbled up. "Half? You couldn’t afford the whole house?"

Lucifer’s face turned red with irritation. "Enough, Marina. We haven’t been a real couple for a long time. I’m tired of all of this."

Without another word, she turned and left the room. As Lucifer enjoyed his life with money flowing freely into his entertainment, Meggie struggled to make ends meet. But when she stopped contributing financially, everything changed.

"Do you think your pennies make a difference in this house?" he’d mockingly said to her.

"Lucifer, I’ve been wearing the same boots for years while you’ve bought an entire new wardrobe," she calmly replied. "And why call it ‘pennies’? My side jobs bring in as much as your salary."

But Lucifer didn’t care. He had a mistress, and his money was flowing elsewhere. Their finances were strained, and arguments became increasingly frequent.

Meggie had often thought about divorce, but she had one problem: she had nowhere else to go. And Lucifer’s dismissive words confirmed it—there was no turning back.

THE STRANGE GIFT AND THE SURPRISE

Lucifer’s gift of “half a house” quickly turned out to be a poorly disguised act of selfishness. The house wasn’t divided in two as she had expected, but instead was a bargain-priced property sold at a fraction of its value, revealing the true intentions behind it. It had once been owned by a couple—the wife had left after her husband became disabled, selling her half to escape.

Confused but determined, Meggie called a taxi to move her things to the new house. "Why rent an apartment when I can at least stay in a house that seems sturdy?" she thought.

Upon arriving, she found the door opened easily, and the house seemed well-kept, but there was something off. There was no division of space, no separate entrances. Inside, she found a spacious combined kitchen and dining area, a large room, and another room that led to a bedroom. But one door remained closed.

As she cautiously opened the closed door, Meggie’s eyes landed on a man sitting in front of a TV. "Hello," he said calmly. "Did they sell you half of my house?"

"Half?" Meggie asked in confusion. "Is this all of it? No partitions, no separate entrance?"

The man, Oleg, explained that the house had never been divided. "So now you own half of it along with me," he said plainly.

Stunned, Meggie began to understand the situation. Lucifer had done what he always did—make decisions without thinking of anyone else. "I’ll stay in another room for now, until I figure out my next step," she said, trying to make sense of everything.

But Oleg wasn’t fazed. "Live here if you want. I don’t leave this room. No need to even go to the clinic—they come to me. By the way, I’m Oleg."

As Meggie spent more time with Oleg, her curiosity grew. What had happened to him? How did he end up in this situation?

A BOND FORMED IN ISOLATION

Over the next few days, Meggie felt a growing sense of responsibility toward Oleg. Though he initially resisted, she started cooking for him and helping with everyday tasks. The strange bond between them began to form, and Meggie, still grappling with her recent divorce, found herself leaning on Oleg for support.

Oleg explained that he had been in an accident two years ago and had been bedridden ever since. His wife, Elena, had left him after realizing there was no hope for full recovery, leaving him isolated. His caregiver visited every other day, but Oleg spent most of his time alone.

Meggie, also trapped in a situation with nowhere to go, realized that they were both in similar circumstances. "We’re both stuck in this strange situation," she mused. "But at least we have each other."

Despite his physical limitations, Oleg resisted help, unwilling to fight for a better life. Meggie, however, refused to let him give up. "You can’t just wait around," she insisted. "You need to fight for your life!"

"I can’t," Oleg replied bitterly. "There’s nothing to fight for."

But Meggie didn’t give up. With her nursing experience and determination, she began helping Oleg with physical therapy. Slowly, Oleg regained some strength, both physically and mentally. They became closer, sharing their stories, and found comfort in each other’s company.

A TURNING POINT: A SURPRISE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

Months passed, and Oleg’s progress was undeniable. Thanks to Meggie’s therapy and unwavering support, he began sitting up in a wheelchair and even regained some muscle strength. The man who had once been distant and resigned now had a new sense of purpose.

One day, Oleg asked Meggie, “Do you think I can stand again?”

Meggie smiled, her heart full of hope. "Of course you can. But you have to work for it."

As Oleg stood up for the first time, it was clear that their bond had transformed into something much deeper. Through love, care, and determination, they had pulled each other out of isolation. Meggie, now pregnant, was ready to face the future alongside Oleg.