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1,870,885	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1870881}'	Yes	2024-06-08 03:24	active	964	4122741037958325	🔥🔥🔥 Read <Revelation After My Daughter's Death> 👉👉👉	As my husband Spencer Jones was heading home to pick up our daughter Dora from school, he suddenly called to say he had something urgent. He left Dora halfway and asked me to pick her up.<br /> Worried that something might happen to Dora, despite having a high fever, I rushed towards her. But unfortunately, I was still too late.<br /> A truck without license plates hit her and fled the scene, resulting in her death.<br /> Holding Dora's lifeless body, I broke down in tears.<br /> Meanwhile, Spencer's first love Gloria Smith posted on her social media, ""You always appear just when I need you. Grateful to have you around!""<br /> Accompanying the post was a sweet photo of them together.<br /> Shaking, I took a screenshot and sent it to Spencer, asking, ""Is this why you left Dora by herself?""<br /> It wasn't until after our daughter's cremation and burial that Spencer finally responded, ""Dora is six and can manage by herself, but Gloria can't be without me!""<br /> ""Spencer, let's get a divorce.""<br /> I made the painful decision to request a divorce and sent my final message to Spencer before blocking him.<br /> Spencer had been the guiding light in my life for thirty years. We grew up together, attended school together, and everyone knew I'd always followed him.<br /> I stayed around him as his friend. From supporting his pursuits and dating of Gloria to witnessing his heartbreaks due to Gloria's departure, I'd been there every step of the way.<br /> I didn't recall when I started developing feelings for him, but during his relationship with Gloria, I endured the agony of unrequited love.<br /> After Gloria left and Spencer was heartbroken.<br /> I confessed my feelings, and we eventually married.<br /> We had known each other since we were five, dated at twenty, married at twenty-six, and welcomed our daughter Dora at twenty-nine. Now, Dora was six.<br /> I had followed Spencer for thirty years. For thirty years, my burning gaze had never left him.<br /> For thirty years, I spent all my precious youth on him.<br /> For thirty years, I gave my all, thinking that one day I would have a place in his heart.<br /> But I was wrong. In his heart, I was just the second-best option.<br /> He had always been the one who was doted by love, while I had gotten used to being humble and making sacrifices.<br /> Even though we were married with a child, I didn't dare ask too much of him.<br /> He was very busy at work, so I was sensible and never disturbed him. Whether it was illness, a prenatal check-up, or even giving birth, I dared not trouble him.<br /> I was afraid that if I didn't do something well, it would annoy him.<br /> This was the only time in all these years that I had a severe fever and had no other options, so I asked him to pick up Dora.<br /> But this time, because of Gloria, he abandoned Dora halfway, causing her death.<br /> She was only six years old and had so much potential!<br /> How lonely and scared she must have felt when she died!<br /> I knelt in front of Dora's grave and cried until my last tear dried up.<br /> Then I got up and left with a dead heart.<br /> Not long after, I saw Spencer holding Gloria's shoulders and walking towards me.<br /> Gloria was holding an urn in her hands, her face haggard, and Spencer looked at her with eyes full of pity and tenderness.<br /> ""Spencer, this cemetery is full of birds and flowers. Danny should like it, right?""<br /> Danny was a poodle she Gloria kept.<br /> Spencer had a distressed look on his face and was about to speak. But when he looked up, he saw me not far away.<br /> When our eyes met, the pity in his eyes turned into indifference.<br /> ""Linsey, you're never going to stop, are you? First you talked about divorce, and now you're following me here. Do you have nothing better to do?""<br /> He walked up to me, frowning with displeasure.<br /> ""Step aside.""<br /> I spoke coldly, not wanting to say another word to him.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2<br /> Gloria approached and said gently, ""Linsey, my beloved Danny died suddenly of illness. I was very upset, so I asked Spencer to accompany me. Please don't be angry.""<br /> Her voice was soft, but her eyes held a provocative expression of dominance, as if to say, ""With me, he's always there.""<br /> ""Oh, your man is so good to you,"" I replied expressionlessly.<br /> Spencer frowned. ""Linsey, can you be reasonable? Danny's death has already made Gloria very upset, and you're still being sarcastic?""<br /> Seeing Spencer so eager to defend Gloria, I glanced at him.<br /> Without another word, I simply pushed Spencer's shoulder away and walked off.<br /> As I departed, Spencer seemed a bit dazed.<br /> This was the first time I saw him and Gloria together without crying or making a fuss. I left calmly.<br /> Two seconds later, Spencer caught up with me and whispered, ""Isn't it just because I didn't take Dora home? Why are you so angry with me for so long? Why are you so petty?""<br /> He was the one who did something wrong, but I was always the one who got blamed.<br /> ""Well, it's all my fault,"" I replied coldly without even looking at him.<br /> Seeing my indifference, Spencer was a little surprised. He lowered his tone and explained, ""Danny's death was a big blow to Gloria. I was afraid she might have an accident if she was alone, so I hurried to find her. Is Dora mad at me? I'll make it up to her when I get back. She's so well-behaved, she will forgive me, right?""<br /> If he had paid any attention to our family, he would have known something had happened to his daughter.<br /> But he didn't. He focused entirely on Gloria.<br /> ""You don't have a chance anymore,"" I said, walking away again, not wanting to say another word to Spencer.<br /> Spencer reached out and grabbed my arm. ""Why is there no chance? Okay, okay, I promise to pick up Dora from school every day. You don't have to be so mad about this, okay?""<br /> Noticing my unusually cold attitude, Spencer seemed willing to lower his profile and make a promise for the first time.<br /> If Dora hadn't had the car accident, maybe I would have forgiven him.<br /> But now, it was impossible.<br /> ""Let's find a time and finalize the divorce as soon as possible,"" I said, shaking off Spencer's hand and leaving resolutely without looking back.<br /> Watching my back, Spencer felt as if something was slipping away from him. He frowned and called his secretary.<br /> ""Jenna, prepare the most exquisite doll for me and send it home to my daughter. Ask her to help persuade her mother not to be angry with me.""<br /> <br /> Chapter 3<br /> Before I even reached the cemetery gate, I received a call from the cemetery manager.<br /> ""Ms. Wood, someone is digging up your daughter's grave!""<br /> This sentence hit me like a bolt of lightning, making my heart feel like it exploded.<br /> I immediately turned around and ran towards Dora's grave, disregarding everything else.<br /> Dora was sunny and cheerful. She loved daisies, which also love the sun. She said she wanted to plant the entire backyard with daisies in the future.<br /> Her wish was not fulfilled in her lifetime, so I planted daisies on her grave after her death.<br /> I didn't put a tombstone for her but planted countless daisies, each one carrying my endless longing for her.<br /> ""Spencer, there are a lot of daisies here. Danny will definitely like it!""<br /> As soon as I arrived, I saw Gloria had already placed the urn she was holding into Dora's grave, and two bodyguards were refilling the grave.<br /> The daisies I had planted were dug up and scattered everywhere.<br /> Dora's urn was tossed carelessly next to a dirty pile of dirt.<br /> ""What are you doing?!""<br /> I rushed over like crazy, pushed aside the two bodyguards, and shouted angrily, ""Who told you to dig up the grave?""<br /> Gloria pretended to be terrified and shrank into Spencer's arms. ""I saw there was no tombstone here. It felt like an abandoned grave that no one cared about. It was full of beautiful daisies, so I thought Danny could rest in peace here. I asked the cemetery manager to contact the family of the deceased. I'll give them some compensation. The dead can't compare to real money. Their families won't object. But why are you yelling? You're scaring me.""<br /> Gloria always perfectly plays the role of the delicate lady, but she made me sick.<br /> I didn't waste time talking to her. I snatched the shovel from the bodyguard's hand and frantically dug up the soil they had just filled in.<br /> This was the place I prepared for Dora with all my heart. I won't allow anyone else to occupy it.<br /> ""Linsey, what are you doing? Stop it!""<br /> Spencer roared at me and grabbed the shovel from my hand.<br /> ""Spencer, you're a monster!""<br /> I shouted, then squatted down and dug with my hands.<br /> Seeing I was about to reach the urn, Gloria panicked and shouted, ""Why are you still standing there? Stop her! Don't let her touch Danny!""<br /> Two bodyguards immediately pulled me away.<br /> ""Let me go!""<br /> I struggled desperately, but I couldn't break free from their grip.<br /> Spencer walked towards me with a cold expression. ""Gloria is already upset because of Danny's death, and now you're digging up his grave to provoke her. You've gone too far. Apologize to Gloria immediately!""<br /> <br /> Chapter 4<br /> Spencer accused me condescendingly and ordered me to apologize to the woman who had dug up my daughter's grave.<br /> At that moment, I felt an overwhelming sadness.<br /> I glared at Spencer and said resolutely, ""Never!""<br /> ""Spencer, you said your wife was virtuous and generous, but she was just pretending. Look at her now. She's acting like a crazy woman. If people find out, wouldn't they laugh at you for having such a wife?""<br /> Gloria began to sow discord between Spencer and me, seizing the opportunity.<br /> Spencer glared at me with disgust and said sternly, ""Did you hear it? Don't embarrass me. Go home and be with Dora. How can you leave her alone at home?""<br /> I stared at Spencer and said through gritted teeth, ""Do you still care about Dora?""<br /> Spencer replied confidently, ""What are you talking about? Yes, I'm very busy and don't have time to spend with her, but I work hard for her. She is my only daughter, and all my assets will be hers. When she gets married, I'll give her the most luxurious dowry in the world. I want her to be proud of having a father like me.""<br /> Spencer's words struck a nerve. I couldn't help but yell, ""Spencer, stop pretending. If you really cared about Dora, you wouldn't have left her alone on the road for Gloria. She was only six years old. Did you ever think about how helpless she felt?""<br /> ""Why are you so annoying? You keep arguing with me over such a trivial matter. You're never going to stop, are you?""<br /> Spencer finally lost his patience and yelled at me.<br /> After saying this, he angrily kicked the urn next to the pile of dirt.<br /> Bang!<br /> The powerful kick made the urn roll several times on the ground, scattering the ashes everywhere.<br /> Seeing this, my mind exploded, and I was completely stunned.<br /> Last time, when I saw Dora hit by a truck, I was heartbroken. Now, seeing her ashes destroyed by her father, I felt an even deeper pain.<br /> I hated it so much!<br /> As if on cue, a gust of wind blew, scattering the ashes further.<br /> ""No, don't!""<br /> I struggled to break free from the bodyguards, reaching out to grab the floating ashes.<br /> But how could hands hold the ashes?<br /> They disappeared, just like Dora.<br /> The last tangible thing of Dora was gone.<br /> Overwhelmed by guilt and pain, I felt like I was being shattering.<br /> I lay on the ground, trying to gather the remaining ashes from the soil.<br /> Tears of despair streamed down my face.<br /> Gloria stepped forward, crushing the ashes under her foot, and taunted, ""Linsey, it's just a pile of stranger's ashes. Why are you putting on such a sad show? If you want to stop Danny from being buried, you don't need these tricks!""<br /> ""Get away from me!"" I shouted, standing up suddenly and pushing Gloria away.<br /> She staggered and fell to the ground.<br /> Spencer instantly turned furious. Without a word, he walked up to me and slapped me hard across the face.<br /> It was the first time he had ever hit me.<br /> But I didn't feel any pain on my face—my heart hurt far more.<br /> ""You left Dora at home alone only to bully Gloria out of ridiculous jealousy. You disappoint me so much. How did Dora end up with such a petty mother like you?"" Spencer was furious.<br /> ""You like crying over a stranger's ashes, right? Then cry as much as you want. From today on, I will take Dora away. You are not worthy of being her mother. I don't want Dora to be influenced by you!""<br /> As he spoke, Spencer took out his phone and ordered coldly, ""Jenna, take Dora to my private villa immediately. Linsey is not allowed to see her without my permission.""<br /> On the other end of the phone, Jenna hesitated before saying, ""Mr. Jones, Dora died in a car accident the day you were supposed to pick her up from school.""<br /> ""I also discovered that the grave full of daisies where Ms. Smith wanted to bury her dog is where Dora's ashes were buried！""<br /> ""Nonsense, this is impossible!""<br /> Spencer almost roared, glaring angrily.<br /> <br /> <br /> [Super short novel, the follow-up will be more exciting! 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1,871,111	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"is_bh_simple_request":false,"simple_request_ratio":1,"is_bh_selenium":false,"selenium_ratio":1,"ratio_threshold":0.8}'	No	2024-06-08 03:24	active	964	289772610791508	𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑝𝑜𝑝𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑖𝑛?	"𝐈'𝐦 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤'𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐄, 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞! 😍😍"<br /> <br /> The searing sciatic nerve pain in my back and down my left leg…<br /> It was bad. Really bad. I was at the end of my rope.<br /> <br /> I always would get afraid I was going to need to get surgery - it drove me nuts trying to figure out how to stop thinking about it because that's all I did was think about it. And I really think that made it worse.<br /> <br /> Then I found my guardian angel - Abby. Ok, she is really just our friend and we were at a backyard get-together.<br /> <br /> When she mentioned that she had sciatica and had found relief, I was really interested. Obviously.<br /> <br /> “It was this video I found - real dramatic stuff - and some bizarre experiment…”<br /> <br /> She went on a little, but she said she would send me the link (it is below).<br /> <br /> “Just watch it, there is a guarantee and it is all natural,” she said, “so try it. All I can say, it worked for me.”<br /> <br /> Well, I watched the video - that night - and well, it has been like a mute button. Relief, calmness.<br /> <br /> I want to cry, I am so happy.<br /> <br /> I can sleep in peace at night without any worries.<br /> <br /> I recommend this to anyone who is suffering like I was.<br /> <br /> The link is below. Just click to watch more. 👇	WATCH_MORE	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemairbtry/?ad_id={{ad.i	281415728381640	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	https://facebook.com/61557461678633	11,336	1	816,188,250,459,395	2024-06-07 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	0	1	Watch more	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	120211979636350608	sciatiease.com	NONE	video	𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑝𝑜𝑝𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑖𝑛?	https://sciatiease.com/fb/bemairbtry/?ad_id={{ad.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&campaign_id={{campaign.id}}&ad_name={{ad.name}}&adset_name={{adset.name}}&campaign_name={{campaign.name}}&source={{site_source_name}}&placement={{placement}}&cpid=11bba003-d6c1-4a3f-8b12-be7474393af8&lpid=0355c2ff-fd56-46f4-8025-1f10b45f7169	2024-06-07 12:26	https://scontent.fagc3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/447898526_347503608082759_5368251362499271006_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=4xuhANfOHYQQ7kNvgGxGC1o&_nc_ht=scontent.fagc3-2.fna&oh=00_AYD40lQNbu8mCkTFBNP1Qld3cxDYcNzhYGXgS12kDDt1uQ&oe=6669E412	person_profile	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve P	https://scontent.fagc3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/447974748_1227719291942464_1188312124430250391_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Q1GWTDBe4F8Q7kNvgHBkzh1&_nc_ht=scontent.fagc3-1.fna&oh=00_AYBAHSXovx0a14of6dZGsHigtrVW-IVUYiVVHtxfzs8isQ&oe=6669CC9F	3	Say Goodbye to Sciatic Nerve Pain?	2024-06-07 02:00	View Edit Delete
1,870,867	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1870941}'	Yes	2024-06-08 03:24	active	964	480327921113401	🔞🔞Click to read the full novel👉👉	A sharp pain shot across Naomi's face and throughout her body. She shook violently, her sense of warmth fading. She'd been betrayed by loved ones: boyfriend, parents, sister. A chilling plot. They bled her dry and weren't content; they drugged her, forged her signature, and scripted her organ donation.<br /> <br /> Naomi swore that she would get back at her so-called family. Not recognizing Shawn in her past life was a huge mistake. But life had thrown her a second chance, and she was going to take it—to get even and to show thanks.<br /> <br /> Chapter 1 Get Off Me<br /> "Do you take this woman to be your wife, to have and to hold, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?" asked a priest.<br /> <br /> The man before the priest nodded. "I do."<br /> <br /> Naomi Edwards felt a sharp tug on her hair, forcing her to look up at the jumbotron. On the big screen, the wedding of Freddy Sanders and her sister, Rosalind Edwards, unfolded. Freddy, all decked out in his sharp suit, gazed deeply into Rosalind's eyes. She dazzled in her perfect white dress. Parents and guests in their Sunday best were clapping like crazy.<br /> <br /> The priest went on, "And do you take this man to be your husband, to have and to hold, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?"<br /> <br /> The gleeful Rosalind shyly said, "I do."<br /> <br /> "Look at that. Your boyfriend, your sister, your parents—over the moon, and you're just a toy they've tossed to me, the crummiest one at that. You loser," a man hissed at Naomi. He booted her in the gut so hard that she doubled over, a taste of iron in her mouth before spitting out blood.<br /> <br /> "Loser, loser, loser!" He kept on kicking her, out of his mind with rage. "You play by my rules now. Who's gonna see your pretty face, huh? Women are trash; you all deserve to die!"<br /> <br /> He added, "Don't even dream of running; you're already dead to everyone. Your family and your man—they served you up to me on a silver platter. You're supposed to be dead, a saint who gave up her organs for your precious sister, and died for it. How heroic!"<br /> <br /> His shiny shoe pressed against Naomi's cheek, twisting his face into a mad grin. "Savor it, sweetheart."<br /> <br /> A sharp pain shot across Naomi's face and throughout her body. She shook violently, her sense of warmth fading. She'd been betrayed by loved ones: boyfriend, parents, sister. A chilling plot. They bled her dry and weren't content; they drugged her, forged her signature, and scripted her organ donation.<br /> <br /> Rosalind's future was written in Naomi's blood, and now they were after her life. They harvested her insides and then threw her to this devil for their fancy lives.<br /> <br /> Another kick sent Naomi flying, rag-doll style, against the wall and hitting the floor with a thud.<br /> <br /> Unable to move because of the pain, she murmured to herself, 'It hurts... Someone help me! Freddy, Rosalind, I swear I'll haunt you forever!'<br /> <br /> Her sight blurred with blood, and then the world went black.<br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> "Get off me." A voice, deep and tinged with fury, buzzed in Naomi's ear. She jerked awake to see a guy glaring intently at her. A shiver ran down her spine involuntarily, and she curled her fingers so tight that her nails dug into her palms. Her body ached all over.<br /> <br /> She wondered, 'I'm supposed to be dead, aren't I? I got beaten up in that awful room. Wait, am I getting a second shot at life?'<br /> <br /> The man who just spoke shoved her, and she hit the ground, sunlight blinding her. Tears streamed down her face at the warm sunlight—it had been forever since she last felt it.<br /> <br /> Pulling herself together, Naomi recognized the man. In her old life, Rosalind had pushed Naomi off a mountain for refusing to be her blood donor during Naomi's heavy periods. Rosalind then had Freddy trick Naomi into that hike and then shove her from behind.<br /> <br /> After the push, Freddy faked a text from Naomi about guilt over not helping Rosalind. And this guy had saved her once before, but she'd freaked out at his scary look and run away. This time, she'd be grateful.<br /> <br /> "Thanks for saving me," Naomi said, getting to her feet. The man was tall, around six feet three inches, wearing a long black coat, and despite his scarred face, he was kind of hot.<br /> <br /> The man, Shawn Fischer, looked at her coldly, but she wasn't afraid.<br /> <br /> "I can help you," Naomi offered. "I know about medicine; I can fix your scars."<br /> <br /> In her past life, helping Rosalind wrecked her health until she met Wilson Walter, a medicinal guru who taught her to heal. He said to keep it secret, for personal use only.<br /> <br /> "Your name?" Shawn grunted. His voice was deep and smooth, striking a familiar chord with Naomi.<br /> <br /> "Naomi Edwards, and I want to stick with you," she said firmly. She messed up in her old life, falling for Rosalind's fake apologies. And with Freddy backing Rosalind up, she let it slide too quickly.<br /> <br /> If she was going to get back at her so-called family, she had to step it up. Not recognizing Shawn in her past life was a huge mistake. But life had thrown her a second chance, and she was going to take it—to get even and to show thanks.<br /> <br /> "Stick with me?" Shawn looked intrigued. Most women freaked out over his scarred face, but not her.<br /> <br /> Without hesitation, Naomi confirmed, "Yes."<br /> <br /> Shawn then opened his arms, and his voice drew her in. "Come here."<br /> <br /> Naomi moved towards him and hugged him right away. Shawn stood frozen. When she'd literally fallen onto him, he didn't feel the usual disgust. Now, he needed to figure out—was it just a one-time thing, or could it be that she didn't actually gross him out?<br /> <br /> Shawn didn't do well around women—full-blown "haphephobia" ever since he was a kid. No woman could get near, except for one who disappeared after his car crash. He'd given up on women, but Naomi? She was a mystery. He started wondering who sent her over.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Stick With Him<br /> Naomi let Shawn's hesitant embrace linger just a bit, sensing his restraint.<br /> <br /> She noticed his reaction to her presence first, no sign of discomfort. She was a breath of fresh air that seemed to settle rather than disturb him. When Shawn hugged her more firmly, he still seemed at ease. Then, he stepped back. "So you're serious about sticking with me?"<br /> <br /> "Yeah," Naomi said, no doubt in her voice. "Totally."<br /> <br /> "You have no idea who I am, and you're ready to tag along?" Shawn sized her up. Naomi stood at a respectable five feet six inches, with a balanced and athletic build. Her makeup-free face was radiant in the sun, her light fuzz catching the light. Naomi's amber eyes, framed by long lashes, sparkled with determination, her features sharp yet delicate. Without any bangs, her long, sleek hair fell down her back. She should have turned heads everywhere, but her vibe was more grit than glam.<br /> <br /> "You saved me," Naomi stated with conviction. "That's all that matters right now. I owe you."<br /> <br /> "Attaching yourself to my hip then?" Curiosity piqued, Shawn raised an eyebrow, teasing. "Thinking of using yourself as the payback?"<br /> <br /> Naomi's lips tightened into a thin line. "I might, though I doubt I'm your type."<br /> <br /> Shawn chuckled, a real one. He'd intimidated so many women away, yet here she was, offering herself and worrying he'd say no. His body hadn't rejected her, so he decided to let her stick around. "Okay, you're in."<br /> <br /> "Thanks, really," Naomi said with a subtle but sly grin. She scored—that much was clear.<br /> <br /> She knew exactly who was in front of her—the legendary, elusive Shawn Fischer from Atopan. Tales of his cutthroat nature were famous, as were the stories of his deep love that ended when a car accident disfigured him, leading to a runaway bride at the altar.<br /> <br /> In her last life, Naomi was just like every other woman, spooked by Shawn's scars. But not this time. She was dead set on holding tight to him. Shawn was her ace card, whether it was for repayment or revenge.<br /> <br /> Shawn led the way, striding. Naomi hurried after him, debunking the gossip that he'd been wheelchair-bound after the crash. The guy was all grace and power.<br /> <br /> When Naomi first met Shawn in her last life, she had run too fast to look around. Now, trailing behind Shawn, she took everything in.<br /> <br /> Soon the Edwards family and Freddy would come looking for her—right after Naomi's fall, Rosalind got sick and needed a blood transfusion. Previously, Freddy had dragged Naomi to the hospital while she was still weak from her period, and they'd taken so much blood for Rosalind. It nearly killed her. But Naomi wasn't playing the martyr this time; she wanted Rosalind to feel the bite of desperation for once.<br /> <br /> Naomi kept her head down as she walked, hiding the hatred that bubbled up in her eyes. She was going to stick close to Shawn and grab every chance to get stronger. That way, when Freddy and the Edwards family came to pawn her off on that devil, she'd be ready to stand up for herself. After dying once, trust didn't come easy to her.<br /> <br /> Shawn stopped suddenly, and Naomi, not paying attention, bumped into his back. She gasped, feeling as if she just hit a wall.<br /> <br /> A smile that Shawn didn't even realize had crept onto his face. "Be careful," he said.<br /> <br /> "Oh, sorry," responded Naomi.<br /> <br /> Now keeping her distance, Naomi followed Shawn to a sleek black Rolls-Royce that waited ahead. A young man in a sharp suit stood by it. He straightened up and opened the door as soon as he saw Shawn. The guy's eyes then landed on Naomi trailing behind and he blurted out, "Mr. Fischer, who's this girl? Are we taking her in?"<br /> <br /> Shawn gave him a look, and Chandler Jensen clamped his mouth shut. His eyes were full of questions, but Naomi stayed cool. The car drove off smoothly.<br /> <br /> Sitting in the fancy car, Naomi kept her eyes steady. She wasn't about to let curiosity get her in trouble with the guy sitting next to her. She got a do-over in life and wasn't planning on finding out just how tough Shawn could be for herself.<br /> <br /> They pulled up to the famous Spring Villa in Atopan. The place was huge, with acres of land and a big white house sitting on the edge of a cliff. The electric gates opened, showing off a tree-lined driveway. After a twenty-minute ride through some nice greenery, they came to a giant fountain with a statue of a woman in the middle, with colorful fish swimming around in the water that shot up in sync with music every thirty minutes.<br /> <br /> Past the fountain, another ten-minute drive took them to a massive pool right in front of the villa. The Rolls-Royce stopped at the fancy front door. Chandler stepped out and held the door open, asking with respect, "Mr. Fischer, is the young lady staying?"<br /> <br /> Naomi's hands clenched tight. Nervous but hopeful, she looked at Shawn and quickly said before he could dismiss her, "I'll work hard, Mr. Fischer. I'll do anything to pay you back."<br /> <br /> "Chandler, take her to Carla," ordered Shawn.<br /> <br /> "Sure thing." Chandler's face didn't show it, but he was totally surprised inside. Everyone knew Shawn didn't like having women around. But here was Naomi, back safe and sound, and Shawn didn't seem bothered at all.<br /> <br /> "Come with me, Ms. Edwards," Chandler said, his voice filled with a bit more respect now.<br /> <br /> "Thanks," Naomi said, her voice soft and polite as she followed Chandler to meet Carla Roberts, the housekeeper of Spring Villa who was in charge of the whole staff and got a chauffeur herself. Chandler was the head of security. Everyone working at Spring Villa knew to keep their distance from Shawn, except for Carla and Chandler, who could go around him without any trouble.<br /> <br /> After Chandler handed Naomi over to Carla, he left.<br /> <br /> Carla looked Naomi over and nodded. "Alright, come with me!"<br /> <br /> Naomi was taken upstairs to a big bedroom. "Get cleaned up, then put this on and head to the first bedroom on the left on the third floor. That's Mr. Fischer's room."<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Prove Yourself<br /> Naomi washed up, taking a deep breath before she slipped into the black silk nightgown Carla had given her. The deep black went well with her tanned skin, making it look soft and glowing. She had a balanced, athletic figure, and she could see in the mirror that her face, clean and fresh like a newly opened flower, was now pink from the warm water. At twenty, she was in the prime of her youth, her body buzzing with energy.<br /> <br /> In her old life, Rosalind couldn't stand Naomi's glowing face and toned physique and tried more than once to hurt her, pretending to be sleepwalking. But Freddy had put a stop to it because their potential buyer, a man as nasty as they come, wouldn't want a woman with a marked-up face.<br /> <br /> Naomi saw her own smile in the mirror, mysterious at first and then blooming into something sweet and warm. This time around, even with Shawn's reputation for wrecking beauty, she was determined not to live through the nightmares of her past.<br /> <br /> Following Carla's directions, Naomi made her way to the third floor without hesitation and walked straight to the first bedroom on the left. She gently turned the handle and pushed the unlocked door open. The room was dark except for a flickering light casting an eerie, red hue.<br /> <br /> "I'm here, Mr. Fischer," Naomi called out quietly, stepping onto the cool floor.<br /> <br /> Click—the lights flipped on suddenly, forcing Naomi to blink and shield her eyes until they adjusted to the brightness. She found herself in a spacious bedroom, elegantly furnished and divided into different areas. There was an office space with floor-to-ceiling windows on one wall and bookshelves lining the others, filled with an assortment of books. A large, sleek desk sat in front of the bookcases, its surface organized with just a few papers and a laptop.<br /> <br /> Shawn was relaxed in his chair behind the desk, holding a cigarette between his fingers, his laid-back pose unchanged as his intense eyes took her in.<br /> <br /> The first thing he noticed was how gorgeous Naomi was, especially in that black gown.<br /> <br /> Shawn cleared his throat quietly, showing no sign of being put off—maybe this unexpected guest was just what he needed.<br /> <br /> "Prove you're serious if you want to stick with me," he said in a deep, casual tone. Naomi hesitated, feeling her face heat up and her body respond without her permission. Then, with shaky hands, she let her nightgown fall to the floor and stepped toward Shawn. She tried to stay calm, but she couldn't stop the nervous excitement that raced through her.<br /> <br /> Never before, not even in her two lives or when she'd been pushed to her limits by that cruel man, had she offered herself to a man like this. It felt like the right way to thank Shawn for rescuing her, now and in her past life. Plus, she'd heard he didn't have much interest in women, so she figured she might be safe from his advances.<br /> <br /> "Have you done this before?" Shawn suddenly asked.<br /> <br /> Caught off guard, Naomi whispered a soft "Never."<br /> <br /> Freddy had always been Rosalind's; Naomi was just used as a shield, a decoy to provide Rosalind with her blood. There had been zero romance between Freddy and her, not even a simple touch.<br /> <br /> Shawn got up and walked over, only to find him cool with her being there. It looked like he was actually okay with her presence.<br /> <br /> "Now get dressed and leave," Shawn said before he walked into the next room, leaving Naomi with the message that he wasn't going to touch her—not until he figured her out. Anyway, Shawn had always seen women as more trouble than they were worth.<br /> <br /> Naomi was caught off guard but didn't ask any questions. She quickly slipped back into her silky gown and went downstairs. She knew that Shawn had his defenses up, and if she was going to make it here, she had to make sure she never grossed him out.<br /> <br /> Carla was waiting on the second floor, and seeing Naomi in one piece, her smile widened, and she seemed even friendlier. "Congrats, Ms. Edwards."<br /> <br /> Naomi was puzzled but remained courteous. "Thanks, Carla. I'm not really sure what for, though."<br /> <br /> Carla's grin had this know-it-all vibe as she said, "Ms. Edwards, you're the first lady Mr. Fischer's ever brought home and let stay overnight. Even his last girl didn't get to step foot in here."<br /> <br /> Naomi zeroed in on the phrase "his last girl". So, there was someone special to Shawn before.<br /> <br /> She just couldn't get a solid read on what Shawn or Carla were thinking. Back in her old life, except for that one time he saved her, she really didn't have any contact with him. All she knew about the guy was through gossip.<br /> <br /> Shawn had wanted her to prove she was for real, and it looked like she'd passed the test. Lying in the soft, cozy bed, Naomi let herself shut her eyes, finally feeling a bit of peace. Her family was probably freaking out by now. She let out a little smirk; the real show was just getting started.<br /> <br /> *<br /> <br /> Late at night, Chandler carried Naomi's thorough file up to Shawn. "Mr. Fischer, I'm positive that Ms. Edwards isn't part of anyone's game."<br /> <br /> Shawn was drumming his fingers on his desk. If Naomi was around, she would get a glimpse of his real looks—a face so striking it could be carved from marble, flawless and unmarred. "If that's what you think, then she stays."<br /> <br /> "Got it. By the way, the Edwards family is freaking out trying to find Ms. Edwards. Should we clue her in?" Chandler was feeling pretty ticked off for Naomi; the Edwards wanted her around just so Rosalind could get her blood fixes. Being born into the Edwards family wasn't lucky; it was sad to see how Javier and Victoria Edwards, Naomi's parents, didn't give two hoots about their younger daughter's health, making her give blood to Rosalind for a whole decade since she started it at just ten.<br /> <br /> Chandler couldn't wrap his head around how the Edwards family had guilt-tripped Naomi into feeling like she was at fault, like not giving blood was a sin on her part. Thankfully, she bumped into Shawn.<br /> <br /> Chandler had grown up around Shawn and worked as his assistant, although Shawn treated him more like family than staff. With Shawn all cool about Naomi being around, Chandler guessed Shawn might keep her close to get in his grandma's good graces. And knowing Naomi was no threat, Chandler started to hope that she might be the one, the person to bring some light into Shawn's life.<br /> <br /> "Tell her when she wakes up," Shawn said, lighting a cigarette and thumbing through Naomi's file until he hit her picture—a girl with bright eyes and a knockout smile, pure and seemingly untouched by life's darker sides. But the Naomi he'd saved had eyes full of confusion and a fierce kind of anger that this smiling girl in the picture couldn't even hint at.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 Her Naïve Old Self<br /> The next morning, Naomi was up with the sun, ready to head back to the Edwards manor. She was curious to see how Rosalind would fare without her giving blood.<br /> <br /> Chaos had erupted at the Edwards manor, and Victoria looked like a total wreck. Her usual polished, chic look had taken a hit with dark bags under her bloodshot eyes. Spotting Naomi, she stormed over and raised her hand to hit Naomi.<br /> <br /> Naomi was quick, grabbing Victoria's wrist in mid-swing; her eyes were icy, enough to give anyone chills, and her voice was just as cold. "What's this about?"<br /> <br /> "You brat, where were you all night? Are you trying to off your sister?" Victoria's face twisted in fury as she spat out insults. "You've got some nerve blocking me! After all I've done for you, you dare stand up to me?"<br /> <br /> Naomi pushed back hard, sending Victoria staggering. Victoria was boiling over with worry and fury, itching to go after Naomi, whose calm face was like a slap in the face itself. With Rosalind lying weak in the hospital, still not out of the emergency room, and Naomi acting like it was no big deal, the reality stung. If it weren't for Naomi being a spot-on blood match for Rosalind, Victoria and Javier wouldn't have bothered adopting her. They thought being taken in by them was Naomi's big break.<br /> <br /> "Naomi, you're coming to the hospital with me right now for a blood transfusion," Victoria declared, yanking out her phone to call Javier. "Naomi's back, and she's coming in."<br /> <br /> Naomi gazed at her with an icy look, a smirk playing on her face. "Cool, but first I need to pack my things."<br /> <br /> "Pack what? Everything you own was paid for by the Edwards family. You drag your feet, and I'll make sure you regret it." Victoria threatened.<br /> <br /> Naomi brushed off the seething Victoria. Sure, she was brought up in the Edwards' fancy digs, but she hadn't forgotten how poorly Victoria and Javier had always treated her.<br /> <br /> Back in the day, she hadn't dwelled on it much, but after hitting rock bottom, it hit her: to the Edwards family, she was just a disposable tool.<br /> <br /> Naomi and Rosalind were both into design. Naomi had talent, sketching original designs way before hitting college. She even had an online comic series. Rosalind, always playing the weakling, would swipe Naomi's work, claim it as her own, and cash in on the licensing deals. She even had her eye on Naomi's big end-of-year project.<br /> <br /> Naomi could still remember, from her prior life, crying in front of the TV, feeling low as Rosalind got praise for Naomi's work, scooped up awards, and played humble while Naomi was stashed away by Freddy.<br /> <br /> Freddy had argued that since Rosalind won and Naomi was the younger, sturdy sister, the spotlight was rightly Rosalind's. Naomi could have her turn at fame later, he'd said.<br /> <br /> The night Rosalind won with Naomi's designs, while Victoria, Javier, and Freddy were out living it up, Naomi was locked down in the Edwards manor's cold, dark basement, left to deal with the chill and her hunger alone.<br /> <br /> Naomi charged into her room and scrambled her stuff together. She snagged just her books and the design drafts she was still tweaking. Anything from the Edwards family's fancy house? She didn't want any of it.<br /> <br /> With her backpack slung on, she raced down the stairs where a bodyguard tried to stop her. She gave him a deathly cold look. "I can show myself out, thanks."<br /> <br /> Victoria flinched from Naomi's icy stare, taking a step back without meaning to. Shaking it off, she lost her cool. "Naomi, you little snake, you better straighten up!"<br /> <br /> "If I'm a snake, you're the head honcho, right? I mean, you're the one who brought me up, so any shifty moves I've got come straight from you," Naomi snapped back with a blank face. "Shouldn't you be at the hospital already? If you're any later, Rosalind might not make it!"<br /> <br /> Victoria lifted her hand, ready to hit Naomi, but a mocking scoff from Naomi froze her in place. "Go for it. Hit me. Knock me out if you want to. Then let's see who'll roll up their sleeve for Rosalind."<br /> <br /> Naomi's laid-back yet cutting tone made Victoria so mad she looked ready to explode. She mused, 'How has Naomi flipped her attitude overnight like this? But right now, Rosalind's crisis is front and center.'<br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> Over at the hospital. The minute Freddy spotted Naomi, he looked like a huge weight lifted off him. He made a beeline for her, gearing up to chide her, but the chill in her glare twisted his lecture into a pretend show of care.<br /> <br /> "Naomi, where did you go last night? I tore the place apart looking for you; I was freaking out."<br /> <br /> "Really?" Naomi pulled her eyes away with a silent, mocking laugh. 'Yeah, Freddy was scared all right—scared I'd bite the dust and leave Rosalind high and dry without her blood donor,' she thought.<br /> <br /> Freddy continued, "Don't even think about doing something stupid, Naomi. If not for yourself, at least think of your sister."<br /> <br /> "Drop it," Naomi interrupted him. "What are you, my boyfriend or hers? You act like her life is worth more than mine."<br /> <br /> "Naomi, when did you turn into ice?" Freddy's eyes showed nothing but shock. "What the heck happened yesterday? How can you say such cruel stuff?"<br /> <br /> "Oh, give me a break, Freddy! You go out with me and then hover around Rosalind like a lost puppy. We're through," Naomi said, her voice sharp and final. "I'm here just to break up with you. You're so obsessed with Rosalind; you two deserve each other, loser."<br /> <br /> With those parting words, she spun around and walked away.<br /> <br /> "Naomi, don't even think about leaving." Javier closed in fast. "You're an Edwards, and your duty is to look out for your sister. Where do you think you're off to? Get your butt back there and give her your blood."<br /> <br /> Javier's face was a mix of control and contempt. To him, Naomi was worth next to nothing—a life they pretty much bought on the cheap. Without their charity, she would've been left to fade away in some orphanage. The way he saw it, giving blood was an honor they let her have.<br /> <br /> Back in her old life, Naomi had been so naïve, completely clueless to her parents' selfish motives until it was too late. She was away for just one night, and when she came back refusing to give blood, it was like shining a spotlight on the real Victoria and Javier.<br /> <br /> She reflected inwardly, 'Why did I ever bring the idea that they were tough on me out of care for Rosalind? I even made lame excuses for the cruel Edwards family and for Freddy, telling myself they cared deep down, just too caught up with Rosalind's health issues. And all the games Freddy played? I thought it was my own fault and I should have just gone ahead and given blood right away. If Rosalind got worse, the blame would be on my shoulders. Man... If only I could shake some sense into my old self, so naive and completely tricked.'	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1,870,778	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1870912}'	Yes	2024-06-08 03:24	active	964	1168592491156192	Enjoy Romance🥰Read More 👉	She signed the divorce papers and left without taking her phone. He checked her phone and got floored at the message: Please come tomorrow for another prenatal care checkup!<br /> =============<br /> <br /> Chapter 1 Ex-girlfriend Returns<br /> <br /> Raegan Hayes was a little absent-minded at the moment. <br /> <br /> All she could think of since this afternoon was the doctor's words. "Congratulations! You are going to be a mom."<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Mitchel Dixon pinched her arm. His low voice came the next second. "Come back to earth. What are you thinking about?"<br /> <br /> Mitchel was her husband. They had been married secretly for two years. He was her superior at work, the president of the Dixon Group. <br /> <br /> Everything had happened so fast. She was newly employed in the company when they unexpectedly got married. <br /> <br /> At that time, Mitchel's grandfather fell seriously ill. It was then he proposed a fake marriage just to fulfill his grandfather's dying wish. <br /> <br /> They signed a prenup, agreeing to hide their marriage from the public. Their union could be terminated at any time. <br /> <br /> It was an unconventional thing to do. However, Raegan only considered herself lucky at that time. <br /> <br /> Never in a million years did she think she would ever get married to the man she had a crush on for eight years. She delightfully agreed. <br /> <br /> After their marriage, Mitchel was very busy. He spent most of his time working. <br /> <br /> Raegan wished she could spend more time with him at home. However, she was rest assured because there hadn't been any rumors or scandals about him with women in the past two years. <br /> <br /> Except for his mild indifference, Mitchel was a perfect husband. <br /> <br /> Raegan had mixed feelings as she stared at the medical report. <br /> <br /> In the end, she decided to tell Mitchel this news. <br /> <br /> She also wanted to tell him that she hadn't learned about him for the first time two years ago and that she had been crushing on him for many years before then. <br /> <br /> Just then, Mitchel’s phone rang. He went to the balcony and answered the phone. <br /> <br /> Raegan checked the time and found that it was already midnight. <br /> <br /> She felt a little uneasy. Who would call Mitchel at this hour? <br /> <br /> Mitchel spent a few minutes on the balcony. Thereafter, he returned and changed into formal attire. His handsome face which had a clear outline made him look dignified. <br /> <br /> He was something to see now. <br /> <br /> "Don't wait up for me. Good night," he said finally. <br /> <br /> What? He was on his way out? At this hour? <br /> <br /> Raegan's grip on the report tightened as she stared at him in disappointment. Unconsciously, she withdrew slightly. After thinking for a while, she blurted out, "It's already so late."<br /> <br /> Mitchel's fingers froze on his tie. With a faint smile, he pinched her earlobe and said, "Be good, okay? There's something I have to do. Don't wait up."<br /> <br /> With that, he headed for the door. <br /> <br /> "Mitchel."<br /> <br /> Raegan quickly ran and caught up with him. <br /> <br /> Mitchel turned around and looked at her seriously. <br /> <br /> "What's the matter?"<br /> <br /> There was a tinge of coldness to his voice. An icy cloud hung over them as they stared at each other. <br /> <br /> A little distressed, Raegan asked in a low voice, "I would like to visit my grandma tomorrow. Can you accompany me there?"<br /> <br /> Her grandmother always wanted to see her. As a result, Raegan wanted to take Mitchel there to assure her grandma they were happy. <br /> <br /> "Let's talk about it tomorrow, okay?" Without agreeing or declining, Mitchel left in a hurry. <br /> <br /> Several thoughts were threading Raegan's mind. She couldn't sleep a wink. <br /> <br /> After tossing and turning for a long time, she went to the kitchen and made herself a warm glass of milk. <br /> <br /> A few notifications from some online blogs came into her phone. <br /> <br /> However, she wasn't interested in them. She was about to swipe them away when one of them caught her attention. The familiar name made her click on it. <br /> <br /> The news read, "Famous designer, Lauren Murray was spotted at the airport with her mysterious boyfriend earlier today."<br /> <br /> Lauren was wearing a bucket hat. The man's figure was vague, but the outline of his body was enough to show that he was dashing. <br /> <br /> Raegan zoomed in on the picture. The next second, her heart dropped. <br /> <br /> Mitchel was the man in the picture! <br /> <br /> So, he canceled the afternoon meeting just to go pick up his ex-girlfriend from the airport? <br /> <br /> This realization settled like a boulder in Raegan's gut, rendering her flustered. <br /> <br /> Her hands trembled. Subconsciously, she dialed Mitchel's number. <br /> <br /> The dial tone brought her back to her senses. Just as she was about to hang up, the line connected, and a voice came from the other end. <br /> <br /> "Hello!"<br /> <br /> It was a particularly gentle woman's voice. <br /> <br /> Raegan froze for a second and then threw the phone away. <br /> <br /> She suddenly felt sick in her stomach. Covering her mouth, she ran into the bathroom and threw up in the toilet bowl. <br /> <br /> The next morning, Raegan went to work on time. <br /> <br /> Mitchel had tried to get her to stop working after they got married. Stubbornly, she insisted on making her own money. <br /> <br /> Mitchel didn't kick against her decision, but he asked her to work as his assistant, helping him with the daily chores. <br /> <br /> The head assistant, Matteo Jenkins was left to take care of the major affairs Mitchel had. <br /> <br /> Matteo was the only Dixon Group employee who knew about their marriage. <br /> <br /> Since inception, only male assistants were hired for the president's office. Reagan was the first and only female. Her employment broke the protocol. As a result, other workers couldn't help but wonder if she was involved with Mitchel. <br /> <br /> It took a while before they realized that Mitchel never gave Raegan special treatment. Strangely, this made them despise her even more. <br /> <br /> After all, no one would last long in anything while taking advantage of their looks.<br /> <br /> At this time, one of Raegan's colleagues handed her a document and ordered her to take it to Mitchel's office. <br /> <br /> Mitchel didn't return home last night. Raegan was so worried that she didn't sleep at all. <br /> <br /> All she kept thinking about was the woman who answered his phone when she called. What was her relationship with Mitchel?<br /> <br /> Raegan already knew the answer to that, but she was still in denial. <br /> <br /> It was difficult for her to come to terms with that fact. <br /> <br /> Raegan tried to remain calm now. She reasoned that no matter what happened, she deserved a result that would be rewarding for all the years she spent loving Mitchel. This couldn't be all for nothing, right? <br /> <br /> She pressed the elevator button calmly and went up to the president's office. Before she walked out of the elevator, she smoothed her hair to make sure she looked good. <br /> <br /> She had arrived at the office, only to see that the door was ajar. A man's voice came. She halted instantly. <br /> <br /> "Come on, man! Do you have any feelings for Raegan or not?"<br /> <br /> The voice belonged to Luis Stevens, a childhood friend of Mitchel's. <br /> <br /> "What do you mean exactly?" Mitchel asked in a cold voice. <br /> <br /> "You know exactly what I mean!" Luis clicked his tongue impatiently and added, "I think Raegan is a good girl. Isn't she your type?"<br /> <br /> "Do you want me to hand her over to you?" Mitchel asked carelessly. <br /> <br /> "You know what, forget it!"<br /> <br /> The scornful laughter of Luis sounded particularly harsh in Raegan's ears. <br /> <br /> They were talking about her as if she were an object. <br /> <br /> Raegan took a deep breath and tightened her grip on the document. <br /> <br /> Soon, Luis's voice was heard again. <br /> <br /> "By the way, I saw the gossip news about Lauren's mysterious boyfriend this morning. That was you, right?"<br /> <br /> "Yes."<br /> <br /> "Well, well, well! That woman still has you wrapped around her little finger. You always want to please her."<br /> <br /> Luis sighed and continued to tease Mitchel. "As the old saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Tell me, did you two..."<br /> <br /> Their conversation was like a thunder exploding over Raegan's head. <br /> <br /> Her face turned pale and her body was as cold as ice. <br /> <br /> The woman was indeed Lauren! <br /> <br /> Absence made the heart grow fonder! <br /> <br /> Every word drove a knife into her heart. <br /> <br /> Several whispering voices filled her head at this time. She suddenly felt light-headed. Her vision became blurry. <br /> <br /> She held the wall and took a step backward. Suddenly, the door was opened from inside. <br /> <br /> "Raegan?"<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Chapter 2 One-sided Love<br /> <br /> Luis was the one who opened the door. It appeared he was on his way out. <br /> <br /> Raegan balled her hands, turned to him, and nodded. "Hey, Mr. Stevens!"<br /> <br /> Without waiting for him to respond to her greeting, she walked past him and entered the office with the document. <br /> <br /> Mitchel was seated behind a large luxurious desk. In an expensive suit and matching tie, he looked particularly handsome. <br /> <br /> Raegan noticed it wasn't the same suit he had on when he left home last night. How did he get changed? <br /> <br /> With her eyes lowered, she swallowed that question and said instead, "Mr. Dixon, this is from the Marketing Department. Please sign it."<br /> <br /> Mitchel was expressionless as he signed the document at a glance. <br /> <br /> Raegan walked out the door as soon as he handed the document back to her. Luis was still standing at the threshold. <br /> <br /> It wasn't until she went out of sight that Luis turned to Mitchel and said in a hushed tone, "Do you think she heard us?"<br /> <br /> Mitchel's appealing eyes were expressionless at the moment. Obviously, he wasn't paying attention to what Luis was saying. <br /> <br /> To Mitchel, Raegan had always been docile and never felt jealous of anyone. <br /> <br /> Her strict obedience was all Mitchel demanded from her in exchange for treating her well. <br /> <br /> In the elevator. <br /> <br /> Raegan held her breath just to hold back her tears. Unfortunately, it didn't work. <br /> <br /> She had thought two years would be enough for Mitchel to realize how much she loved him and reciprocate her love. <br /> <br /> Now, it turned out that was just a pipe dream. <br /> <br /> She realized she would always play second fiddle to Lauren, Mitchel's true love. <br /> <br /> Reagan wiped her tears when the elevator halted. Save for her pale face, she looked normal when the doors opened. <br /> <br /> She dragged herself to the break room, intending to make herself a cup of tea. <br /> <br /> Several employees were chatting inside. <br /> <br /> "Guys, have you heard? Lauren Murray is back."<br /> <br /> "And who is that?"<br /> <br /> "Oh, my! You don't know her? Lauren is the heiress of the Murray Group as well as a world-class designer. Most importantly, she's the only girlfriend Mr. Dixon has ever shown off in public. She's his first love!"<br /> <br /> "Why is her return such a big deal? Isn't it rumored that there is something between Mr. Dixon and Raegan?"<br /> <br /> "Raegan? She's nothing to Mr. Dixon. Mr. Dixon never admitted that he was dating her. And that is no surprise to me. After all, look at her. She's not even that beautiful. Yet, she behaves as if she's already Mrs. Dixon. What a fool!"<br /> <br /> Standing at the door, Raegan smiled with self-mockery as she listened to them. It turned out everyone else saw the truth except her. <br /> <br /> The love was one-sided. <br /> <br /> "Ha-ha, have you finally woken up from your wild dream, Raegan?"<br /> <br /> A voice of mockery suddenly came from behind. Raegan turned around to see Tessa Lloyd, Mitchel's cousin, who had always despised her. <br /> <br /> Tessa must have also heard the employees gossiping. <br /> <br /> The last thing Raegan wanted to do now was argue with Tessa in the company. She turned to leave, but Tessa blocked her way. <br /> <br /> With a cup of coffee in her hand, Tessa uttered sarcastically, "Lauren is back now. Do you think Mitchel will still give you any attention?"<br /> <br /> Raegan said nothing to that. <br /> <br /> Seconds later, Tessa continued the ridicule. "Maybe it’s time for you to seek out another man, you pathetic fool."<br /> <br /> Raegan clenched her fists and said coldly, "Ms. Lloyd, if you are interested in that kind of thing, feel free to pursue it yourself."<br /> <br /> "You..."<br /> <br /> Raegan's retort made Tessa's face change. <br /> <br /> The next second, Tessa raised her hand and emptied the cup of coffee on Raegan. <br /> <br /> Raegan didn't think for a second that Tessa would do something so crazy. She held up her arms just to block the liquid from her face. In no time, the coffee drenched her clothes. <br /> <br /> Raegan frowned. "What did you do that for? Are you out of your mind?"<br /> <br /> It was lunch break and many employees were free to watch the drama. Tessa was even more complacent when she saw growing onlookers. <br /> <br /> She put on a mean-girl look as she said, "What makes you so smug every day, huh? Do you seriously think that others don't know you are just an orphan? The nerve of..."<br /> <br /> Tessa was silenced by Raegan’s shove. <br /> <br /> Her jaw dropped to the floor. She had never expected that Raegan, who was so quiet and timid, would shove her. <br /> <br /> Tessa stuttered, "You... You pushed me? How dare you!"<br /> <br /> Raegan eyed her and replied, "Yes, I did! It seems you need to be taught simple politeness."<br /> <br /> Indeed, she lost her parents when she was a child. But that didn't mean she would allow someone to walk over her for it. <br /> <br /> Wrinkles appeared on Tessa's face as she frowned in anger. As Mitchel's cousin, she was used to being fawned over and respected. This was the first time she had been treated like this. <br /> <br /> Tessa charged at Raegan like a raging bull, poised to retaliate. <br /> <br /> This time, Raegan was fully prepared for what was coming. She grabbed Tessa's wrist so that the latter couldn't move another inch. <br /> <br /> Tessa was shorter than Raegan. As a result, she struggled like an octopus that had one of its tentacles stuck in a fishing trap. <br /> <br /> Tessa cursed angrily, "How dare you put your hands on me? Who do you think you are?"<br /> <br /> These harsh words attracted more people to the break room. <br /> <br /> "That's enough!"<br /> <br /> Out of the blue, a baritone came from behind. Mitchel had left his office and ran into this hullabaloo. <br /> <br /> The entire room fell silent. <br /> <br /> "Mitchel?" Tessa's blood ran cold at the sight of Mitchel. She had always been scared of him. Her mother also warned her against provoking him. <br /> <br /> But when she remembered that Raegan humiliated her, she put on a pitiful expression and sobbed. "Mitchel, she bullied me."<br /> <br /> The sunlight from outside fell on Mitchel's handsome face. <br /> <br /> Raegan felt so grieved all of a sudden, and lowered her head to look at her clothes which were soaked with coffee. <br /> <br /> Their gaze met in the air. With a deep frown, Mitchel looked at Raegan and said, "Raegan, have you forgotten the rules of the company?"<br /> <br /> His ruthlessness made Raegan's breathing cease. She couldn't believe her ears. <br /> <br /> No one dared to make a sound at this moment. <br /> <br /> Raegan just stood straight there with her slender figure. <br /> <br /> When she got employed here, Mitchel had told her that the Dixon Group wasn't a place for her to mess around and that he would not tolerate her making any mistakes. <br /> <br /> Raegan could understand why he took this stand. <br /> <br /> However, at this moment, she was desperate to know whether Mitchel had heard those hard words Tessa scolded her or he was just pretending not to have heard because he agreed to those words. <br /> <br /> Was she truly insignificant to him?<br /> <br /> Scared to death by Mitchel's rage, the crowd soon dispersed. A few employees were bold enough to peep from a distance, unwilling to miss the good show. <br /> <br /> Mitchel's cold eyes made Raegan shiver from head to toe. <br /> <br /> Raegan pinched her palm to suppress her emotions as she looked at Tessa. <br /> <br /> "I'm sorry, Ms. Lloyd. As an employee of the Dixon Group, it was wrong of me to have offended you."<br /> <br /> Eyeing Raegan, Tessa raised her chin complacently. "Humph! Don't think you'll be let off the hook just by making a simple apology. I don't buy..."<br /> <br /> "The offence has nothing to do with the company. Personally, I refuse to apologize to you. Now, if you'd excuse me," Raegan chimed in. <br /> <br /> She then walked past Mitchel without sparing him another look. <br /> <br /> "You..."<br /> <br /> Tessa's face turned blue after hearing what Raegan said. <br /> <br /> Never in her years of being alive had she been so humiliated. She was always the bully, not the victim! <br /> <br /> The humiliation was so much that scolding Raegan wouldn't appease her anger. <br /> <br /> Pointing in Raegan's direction, Tessa shouted, "Mitchel, did you hear what that woman just said? She humiliated me, yet she's still so arrogant. Call her back. I have to teach her some manners!"<br /> <br /> Mitchel, staring at Raegan's thin back, had an ambiguous expression at this moment. <br /> <br /> "Enough!" he said coldly, raising his hand. <br /> <br /> As someone who lived and breathed drama and cruelty, Tessa didn't think Mitchel was partial to Raegan just now. She assumed that Mitchel didn't care about Raegan at all. <br /> <br /> Tessa gritted her teeth and said viciously, "Next time, I'll get someone to teach her a lesson."<br /> <br /> "Tessa!" Mitchel's tone and squint made it a reproof. <br /> <br /> Tessa trembled at once. <br /> <br /> With a somber face, Mitchel said, "I'll only say it once. Forget about what happened here today. Leave Raegan alone."<br /> <br /> The aura he exuded made her tongue go dry. All the vicious ideas she had in store against Raegan disappeared in an instant. <br /> <br /> She stammered, "Ok... Okay, got it..."<br /> <br /> Mitchel cast a cold glance at her and spoke to Matteo. "Irrelevant people wouldn't be allowed in here from today onwards."<br /> <br /> Without catching the drift, Tessa flattered Mitchel. "Nice call. This is a top company. Not everyone gains access in here."<br /> <br /> Matteo nodded to Mitchel and then walked over to Tessa. He gestured to the exit. "Ms. Lloyd, this way, please."<br /> <br /> It wasn't until this moment that Tessa realized that she was the irrelevant person Mitchel just mentioned. She tried to speak to him, but Matteo blocked her way. The security guards then escorted her out. <br /> <br /> They showed her no mercy. Her struggle was useless. <br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Raegan got changed when she returned to her office. <br /> <br /> Her heart was filled with sadness as she thought of how Mitchel looked at her minutes ago. <br /> <br /> Closing hour soon rolled by. <br /> <br /> Raegan took her bag and headed for the exit. However, Matteo stopped her. <br /> <br /> He said, "Mr. Dixon has something urgent to deal with, so he asked me to drive you home."<br /> <br /> Raegan declined the ride without thinking twice. <br /> <br /> She was blind before, but now she could see through the situation. <br /> <br /> In Mitchel's eyes, she was just a nobody. <br /> <br /> How could Mitchel agree to accompany her to visit her grandmother when he didn't even care about her? <br /> <br /> Upon arriving at the hospital, Raegan saw that the nurse was about to feed her grandmother dinner. Raegan took the job over and did it by herself. <br /> <br /> All her life, her grandmother had been living in the countryside, enjoying a quiet life. Everything changed last month when her routine medical checkup showed that she was in need of medical care. Raegan insisted on bringing her to the city for better treatment. <br /> <br /> Her grandmother wasn't aware of her marriage to Mitchel. <br /> <br /> Raegan had planned to surprise her today. But as it turned out, that was no longer necessary. <br /> <br /> Raegan waited for her grandmother to fall asleep before she left. She walked out of the hospital and waited for a taxi. <br /> <br /> In the distance, a black luxury car pulled into the entrance of the hospital. <br /> <br /> Raegan's eyes lit up when she saw it. She recognized that car as Mitchel's. <br /> <br /> Did he come to pick her up? <br /> <br /> At this moment, she forgot all the pain she had been feeling. <br /> <br /> Were her thoughts about him all wrong? Did he care for her, contrary to the gossip? <br /> <br /> The door of the driver's side opened and Mitchel got out. <br /> <br /> Raegan started walking toward him with her heart brimming with joy. <br /> <br /> Suddenly, she stopped dead in her tracks. <br /> <br /> Mitchel had just walked over to the other side and carried a woman out of the car. <br /> <br /> Worry and compassion were written all over his handsome face. <br /> <br /> This wiped the smile on Raegan's face. Her heart sank. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Let's Divorce<br /> <br /> Mitchel's tall and straight figure got closer and closer to Raegan. And then, without saying a word, he strode past Raegan. <br /> <br /> It was hard to tell if Mitchel saw Raegan or just ignored her. <br /> <br /> Regardless, Raegan noticed that the woman in his arms was the same one who had been photographed with him yesterday. <br /> <br /> She was Lauren. <br /> <br /> Raegan's shoes felt like they were made of lead as she walked away. <br /> <br /> She lost all awareness of her surroundings. She got into a taxi absentmindedly. <br /> <br /> Suddenly, the driver uttered, "Ma'am, where to?"<br /> <br /> Raegan was stunned for a moment. <br /> <br /> She didn't want to go back to Serenity Villas. It was only a matter of time before that place stopped being her home. <br /> <br /> After a while, she replied, "Please take me to Crystal Bay."<br /> <br /> She had purchased an apartment at Crystal Bay after getting married to Mitchel. <br /> <br /> At the time, she had hopes of bringing her grandmother to the city, so she bought the apartment on mortgage. It wasn't that big, but it had more than enough space for two people. <br /> <br /> Mitchel didn't understand why she wanted to buy an apartment. He offered to give her a bigger one, but she declined. <br /> <br /> Looking back now, she realized that buying that apartment was the only wise decision she had ever made in the last two years. <br /> <br /> When she arrived at the apartment complex, Raegan sat in the park alone, trying to cool herself down. <br /> <br /> The memories of the past two years were bittersweet. <br /> <br /> Two years had passed in the blink of an eye even though it was more than seven hundred days and nights. <br /> <br /> Love could move mountains, they said. <br /> <br /> Yet, her love didn't move that stone of a man. She finally realized what a fool she had been. She had been making herself a laughingstock in front of everyone. <br /> <br /> It was already late in the night before Raegan finally decided to go into her apartment. <br /> <br /> As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, she saw Mitchel standing in front of the door. <br /> <br /> His sleeves were rolled up casually, and the top buttons of his shirt were undone, which revealed his long neck and part of his collarbone. He was leaning on the wall by the door, his handsome face straight. <br /> <br /> Raegan froze for a moment. <br /> <br /> Why was he here? Didn't she see him at the hospital with Lauren? What brought him here? <br /> <br /> Their eyes met. With his coat draped over his arm and one of his hands in his pocket, Mitchel squinted at her. <br /> <br /> "Why didn't you answer the phone?" he asked, sounding a little grumpy like someone who hadn't slept in a long time. <br /> <br /> Raegan took out her phone and saw she had accidentally put it on DND. <br /> <br /> There were five missed calls from Mitchel. <br /> <br /> This marked the first time in their two-year marriage. <br /> <br /> Mitchel blew up her phone because he couldn't find her? Surprising! <br /> <br /> Before today, she would have been overjoyed by this. People would've thought she won the lottery. <br /> <br /> But now, she just threw her phone back into her bag, folded her arms, and said in a hoarse voice, "I didn't hear it ring."<br /> <br /> Mitchel raised his hand to check the time on the watch, and said impatiently, "I've been looking for you for two hours."<br /> <br /> After arranging everything for Lauren, he returned home to find an empty house. He looked for Raegan everywhere. When he couldn't find her, he asked Matteo to check the surveillance footage of all the roads that led away from the company. <br /> <br /> He later found out that Raegan went to Crystal Bay without telling him. <br /> <br /> "Next time, tell me when you are coming here, okay? Let's go home now." After that, Mitchel walked toward the elevator without sparing her another glance. <br /> <br /> He meant to go back to Serenity Villas. <br /> <br /> Raegan didn't move an inch. She just stared at his broad back and pondered reluctantly. <br /> <br /> Would they have a future? <br /> <br /> Mitchell turned around, only to see that Raegan hadn't taken a single step. He frowned and asked, "Can't you walk? Do you want me to carry you instead?"<br /> <br /> The light in the corridor illuminated his face, making his side profile almost impeccable. <br /> <br /> Raegan took a deep breath and said, "Let's divorce."<br /> <br /> "What do you mean?"<br /> <br /> Mitchel's voice was cold, and his handsome face changed immediately. <br /> <br /> "I want to move into my own place. After all, we will be strangers soon."<br /> <br /> Raegan forced a smile, but her heart was aching as if someone was tearing it apart bit by bit. <br /> <br /> "We will be strangers?"<br /> <br /> Mitchel smiled coldly. "Raegan, what do you think our relationship is now?"<br /> <br /> His questioning left Raegan stunned for a moment. <br /> <br /> Mitchel had made it very clear to her from the very beginning. This facade of their marriage had happened by mutual agreement. There was no love. In the eyes of others, they were nothing more than just a superior and a subordinate. <br /> <br /> Mitchel was quite the catch in Ardlens. Many young ladies longed for his love and were even willing to throw themselves at him. <br /> <br /> His question just now reminded her of that fact. Was he afraid that she wouldn't let him go that easily? If that was the case, he couldn't be more wrong... <br /> <br /> After biting her lower lip to conceal her bitterness, Raegan said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Dixon. I was giving it too much thought. Anyway, please leave me alone from now on. You don't have to come here again."<br /> <br /> After saying that, Raegan couldn't help but burst into tears. <br /> <br /> How could she not be sad when she was cutting ties with the man she had loved for a decade? It was such a long time. <br /> <br /> Regardless of how difficult it was, she knew it was time to let go. <br /> <br /> It was high time she stopped being a fool. <br /> <br /> Strangely, the light in the corridor began flickering. <br /> <br /> The deathly stare Mitchel was giving Raegan right now made the atmosphere seem like the moment before an attack in a horror movie. <br /> <br /> Although he understood that Raegan sometimes could throw a tantrum, he felt that she had just crossed the line now. <br /> <br /> His eyes shone like blazing torches at this moment. But when he saw the tears in her eyes, the rage inside him extinguished in an instant. He said in a low voice, "If this is about what happened between you and Tessa, I..."<br /> <br /> "No, this isn't about her. Mr. Dixon, please leave now."<br /> <br /> A lot of things happened between them. And the incident with Tessa didn't come close to any. <br /> <br /> Raegan felt exhausted. She passed by Mitchel and was about to open the door. <br /> <br /> Yet, Mitchel was displeased with her stubbornness. <br /> <br /> He loosened his tie irritably. He then took a step forward and grabbed her wrist. <br /> <br /> "Stop this, will you?"<br /> <br /> A second later, he put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her into his arms. <br /> <br /> He instantly realized that she was burning up like someone who had been set on fire. <br /> <br /> "You have a fever?"<br /> <br /> Raegan felt dizzy. She rested her head on his chest weakly. <br /> <br /> This made the whole situation complicated. <br /> <br /> Reagan was slow to catch that. When she finally realized that her body was too close to his, she put her hands against his chest and tried to pull back. <br /> <br /> Before she could escape, Mitchel pulled her back and held her by the waist. With a cold face, he said in a low voice, "Where do you think you are going?"<br /> <br /> The light flickered again. Out of the blue, Mitchel lifted her up. <br /> <br /> He then headed for the elevator. <br /> <br /> In a daze, Raegan asked softly, "What are you doing?"<br /> <br /> "What does it look like I am doing?" Mitchel remarked. "Taking you to the hospital, of course."<br /> <br /> "No way!" Raegan cried out in surprise and seemed to regain more strength. <br /> <br /> Mitchel might find out about her condition if they went to the hospital.<br /> <br /> Raegan struggled to get out of Mitchel's arms. However, his tight grip made her efforts fruitless. <br /> <br /> "Don't be so stubborn. You are sick, so you must see the doctor," Mitchel said firmly. <br /> <br /> He walked to the elevator with her in his arms. At this moment, Raegan's heart was thumping so hard that it could jump out of her chest. She flailed in protest. <br /> <br /> "Put me down! 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1,871,116	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1870912}'	No	2024-06-08 03:24	active	964	488441980199142	Enjoy Romance🥰Read More 👉	She signed the divorce papers and left without taking her phone. He checked her phone and got floored at the message: Please come tomorrow for another prenatal care checkup!<br /> =============<br /> <br /> Chapter 1 Ex-girlfriend Returns<br /> <br /> Raegan Hayes was a little absent-minded at the moment. <br /> <br /> All she could think of since this afternoon was the doctor's words. "Congratulations! You are going to be a mom."<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Mitchel Dixon pinched her arm. His low voice came the next second. "Come back to earth. What are you thinking about?"<br /> <br /> Mitchel was her husband. They had been married secretly for two years. He was her superior at work, the president of the Dixon Group. <br /> <br /> Everything had happened so fast. She was newly employed in the company when they unexpectedly got married. <br /> <br /> At that time, Mitchel's grandfather fell seriously ill. It was then he proposed a fake marriage just to fulfill his grandfather's dying wish. <br /> <br /> They signed a prenup, agreeing to hide their marriage from the public. Their union could be terminated at any time. <br /> <br /> It was an unconventional thing to do. However, Raegan only considered herself lucky at that time. <br /> <br /> Never in a million years did she think she would ever get married to the man she had a crush on for eight years. She delightfully agreed. <br /> <br /> After their marriage, Mitchel was very busy. He spent most of his time working. <br /> <br /> Raegan wished she could spend more time with him at home. However, she was rest assured because there hadn't been any rumors or scandals about him with women in the past two years. <br /> <br /> Except for his mild indifference, Mitchel was a perfect husband. <br /> <br /> Raegan had mixed feelings as she stared at the medical report. <br /> <br /> In the end, she decided to tell Mitchel this news. <br /> <br /> She also wanted to tell him that she hadn't learned about him for the first time two years ago and that she had been crushing on him for many years before then. <br /> <br /> Just then, Mitchel’s phone rang. He went to the balcony and answered the phone. <br /> <br /> Raegan checked the time and found that it was already midnight. <br /> <br /> She felt a little uneasy. Who would call Mitchel at this hour? <br /> <br /> Mitchel spent a few minutes on the balcony. Thereafter, he returned and changed into formal attire. His handsome face which had a clear outline made him look dignified. <br /> <br /> He was something to see now. <br /> <br /> "Don't wait up for me. Good night," he said finally. <br /> <br /> What? He was on his way out? At this hour? <br /> <br /> Raegan's grip on the report tightened as she stared at him in disappointment. Unconsciously, she withdrew slightly. After thinking for a while, she blurted out, "It's already so late."<br /> <br /> Mitchel's fingers froze on his tie. With a faint smile, he pinched her earlobe and said, "Be good, okay? There's something I have to do. Don't wait up."<br /> <br /> With that, he headed for the door. <br /> <br /> "Mitchel."<br /> <br /> Raegan quickly ran and caught up with him. <br /> <br /> Mitchel turned around and looked at her seriously. <br /> <br /> "What's the matter?"<br /> <br /> There was a tinge of coldness to his voice. An icy cloud hung over them as they stared at each other. <br /> <br /> A little distressed, Raegan asked in a low voice, "I would like to visit my grandma tomorrow. Can you accompany me there?"<br /> <br /> Her grandmother always wanted to see her. As a result, Raegan wanted to take Mitchel there to assure her grandma they were happy. <br /> <br /> "Let's talk about it tomorrow, okay?" Without agreeing or declining, Mitchel left in a hurry. <br /> <br /> Several thoughts were threading Raegan's mind. She couldn't sleep a wink. <br /> <br /> After tossing and turning for a long time, she went to the kitchen and made herself a warm glass of milk. <br /> <br /> A few notifications from some online blogs came into her phone. <br /> <br /> However, she wasn't interested in them. She was about to swipe them away when one of them caught her attention. The familiar name made her click on it. <br /> <br /> The news read, "Famous designer, Lauren Murray was spotted at the airport with her mysterious boyfriend earlier today."<br /> <br /> Lauren was wearing a bucket hat. The man's figure was vague, but the outline of his body was enough to show that he was dashing. <br /> <br /> Raegan zoomed in on the picture. The next second, her heart dropped. <br /> <br /> Mitchel was the man in the picture! <br /> <br /> So, he canceled the afternoon meeting just to go pick up his ex-girlfriend from the airport? <br /> <br /> This realization settled like a boulder in Raegan's gut, rendering her flustered. <br /> <br /> Her hands trembled. Subconsciously, she dialed Mitchel's number. <br /> <br /> The dial tone brought her back to her senses. Just as she was about to hang up, the line connected, and a voice came from the other end. <br /> <br /> "Hello!"<br /> <br /> It was a particularly gentle woman's voice. <br /> <br /> Raegan froze for a second and then threw the phone away. <br /> <br /> She suddenly felt sick in her stomach. Covering her mouth, she ran into the bathroom and threw up in the toilet bowl. <br /> <br /> The next morning, Raegan went to work on time. <br /> <br /> Mitchel had tried to get her to stop working after they got married. Stubbornly, she insisted on making her own money. <br /> <br /> Mitchel didn't kick against her decision, but he asked her to work as his assistant, helping him with the daily chores. <br /> <br /> The head assistant, Matteo Jenkins was left to take care of the major affairs Mitchel had. <br /> <br /> Matteo was the only Dixon Group employee who knew about their marriage. <br /> <br /> Since inception, only male assistants were hired for the president's office. Reagan was the first and only female. Her employment broke the protocol. As a result, other workers couldn't help but wonder if she was involved with Mitchel. <br /> <br /> It took a while before they realized that Mitchel never gave Raegan special treatment. Strangely, this made them despise her even more. <br /> <br /> After all, no one would last long in anything while taking advantage of their looks.<br /> <br /> At this time, one of Raegan's colleagues handed her a document and ordered her to take it to Mitchel's office. <br /> <br /> Mitchel didn't return home last night. Raegan was so worried that she didn't sleep at all. <br /> <br /> All she kept thinking about was the woman who answered his phone when she called. What was her relationship with Mitchel?<br /> <br /> Raegan already knew the answer to that, but she was still in denial. <br /> <br /> It was difficult for her to come to terms with that fact. <br /> <br /> Raegan tried to remain calm now. She reasoned that no matter what happened, she deserved a result that would be rewarding for all the years she spent loving Mitchel. This couldn't be all for nothing, right? <br /> <br /> She pressed the elevator button calmly and went up to the president's office. Before she walked out of the elevator, she smoothed her hair to make sure she looked good. <br /> <br /> She had arrived at the office, only to see that the door was ajar. A man's voice came. She halted instantly. <br /> <br /> "Come on, man! Do you have any feelings for Raegan or not?"<br /> <br /> The voice belonged to Luis Stevens, a childhood friend of Mitchel's. <br /> <br /> "What do you mean exactly?" Mitchel asked in a cold voice. <br /> <br /> "You know exactly what I mean!" Luis clicked his tongue impatiently and added, "I think Raegan is a good girl. Isn't she your type?"<br /> <br /> "Do you want me to hand her over to you?" Mitchel asked carelessly. <br /> <br /> "You know what, forget it!"<br /> <br /> The scornful laughter of Luis sounded particularly harsh in Raegan's ears. <br /> <br /> They were talking about her as if she were an object. <br /> <br /> Raegan took a deep breath and tightened her grip on the document. <br /> <br /> Soon, Luis's voice was heard again. <br /> <br /> "By the way, I saw the gossip news about Lauren's mysterious boyfriend this morning. That was you, right?"<br /> <br /> "Yes."<br /> <br /> "Well, well, well! That woman still has you wrapped around her little finger. You always want to please her."<br /> <br /> Luis sighed and continued to tease Mitchel. "As the old saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Tell me, did you two..."<br /> <br /> Their conversation was like a thunder exploding over Raegan's head. <br /> <br /> Her face turned pale and her body was as cold as ice. <br /> <br /> The woman was indeed Lauren! <br /> <br /> Absence made the heart grow fonder! <br /> <br /> Every word drove a knife into her heart. <br /> <br /> Several whispering voices filled her head at this time. She suddenly felt light-headed. Her vision became blurry. <br /> <br /> She held the wall and took a step backward. Suddenly, the door was opened from inside. <br /> <br /> "Raegan?"<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Chapter 2 One-sided Love<br /> <br /> Luis was the one who opened the door. It appeared he was on his way out. <br /> <br /> Raegan balled her hands, turned to him, and nodded. "Hey, Mr. Stevens!"<br /> <br /> Without waiting for him to respond to her greeting, she walked past him and entered the office with the document. <br /> <br /> Mitchel was seated behind a large luxurious desk. In an expensive suit and matching tie, he looked particularly handsome. <br /> <br /> Raegan noticed it wasn't the same suit he had on when he left home last night. How did he get changed? <br /> <br /> With her eyes lowered, she swallowed that question and said instead, "Mr. Dixon, this is from the Marketing Department. Please sign it."<br /> <br /> Mitchel was expressionless as he signed the document at a glance. <br /> <br /> Raegan walked out the door as soon as he handed the document back to her. Luis was still standing at the threshold. <br /> <br /> It wasn't until she went out of sight that Luis turned to Mitchel and said in a hushed tone, "Do you think she heard us?"<br /> <br /> Mitchel's appealing eyes were expressionless at the moment. Obviously, he wasn't paying attention to what Luis was saying. <br /> <br /> To Mitchel, Raegan had always been docile and never felt jealous of anyone. <br /> <br /> Her strict obedience was all Mitchel demanded from her in exchange for treating her well. <br /> <br /> In the elevator. <br /> <br /> Raegan held her breath just to hold back her tears. Unfortunately, it didn't work. <br /> <br /> She had thought two years would be enough for Mitchel to realize how much she loved him and reciprocate her love. <br /> <br /> Now, it turned out that was just a pipe dream. <br /> <br /> She realized she would always play second fiddle to Lauren, Mitchel's true love. <br /> <br /> Reagan wiped her tears when the elevator halted. Save for her pale face, she looked normal when the doors opened. <br /> <br /> She dragged herself to the break room, intending to make herself a cup of tea. <br /> <br /> Several employees were chatting inside. <br /> <br /> "Guys, have you heard? Lauren Murray is back."<br /> <br /> "And who is that?"<br /> <br /> "Oh, my! You don't know her? Lauren is the heiress of the Murray Group as well as a world-class designer. Most importantly, she's the only girlfriend Mr. Dixon has ever shown off in public. She's his first love!"<br /> <br /> "Why is her return such a big deal? Isn't it rumored that there is something between Mr. Dixon and Raegan?"<br /> <br /> "Raegan? She's nothing to Mr. Dixon. Mr. Dixon never admitted that he was dating her. And that is no surprise to me. After all, look at her. She's not even that beautiful. Yet, she behaves as if she's already Mrs. Dixon. What a fool!"<br /> <br /> Standing at the door, Raegan smiled with self-mockery as she listened to them. It turned out everyone else saw the truth except her. <br /> <br /> The love was one-sided. <br /> <br /> "Ha-ha, have you finally woken up from your wild dream, Raegan?"<br /> <br /> A voice of mockery suddenly came from behind. Raegan turned around to see Tessa Lloyd, Mitchel's cousin, who had always despised her. <br /> <br /> Tessa must have also heard the employees gossiping. <br /> <br /> The last thing Raegan wanted to do now was argue with Tessa in the company. She turned to leave, but Tessa blocked her way. <br /> <br /> With a cup of coffee in her hand, Tessa uttered sarcastically, "Lauren is back now. Do you think Mitchel will still give you any attention?"<br /> <br /> Raegan said nothing to that. <br /> <br /> Seconds later, Tessa continued the ridicule. "Maybe it’s time for you to seek out another man, you pathetic fool."<br /> <br /> Raegan clenched her fists and said coldly, "Ms. Lloyd, if you are interested in that kind of thing, feel free to pursue it yourself."<br /> <br /> "You..."<br /> <br /> Raegan's retort made Tessa's face change. <br /> <br /> The next second, Tessa raised her hand and emptied the cup of coffee on Raegan. <br /> <br /> Raegan didn't think for a second that Tessa would do something so crazy. She held up her arms just to block the liquid from her face. In no time, the coffee drenched her clothes. <br /> <br /> Raegan frowned. "What did you do that for? Are you out of your mind?"<br /> <br /> It was lunch break and many employees were free to watch the drama. Tessa was even more complacent when she saw growing onlookers. <br /> <br /> She put on a mean-girl look as she said, "What makes you so smug every day, huh? Do you seriously think that others don't know you are just an orphan? The nerve of..."<br /> <br /> Tessa was silenced by Raegan’s shove. <br /> <br /> Her jaw dropped to the floor. She had never expected that Raegan, who was so quiet and timid, would shove her. <br /> <br /> Tessa stuttered, "You... You pushed me? How dare you!"<br /> <br /> Raegan eyed her and replied, "Yes, I did! It seems you need to be taught simple politeness."<br /> <br /> Indeed, she lost her parents when she was a child. But that didn't mean she would allow someone to walk over her for it. <br /> <br /> Wrinkles appeared on Tessa's face as she frowned in anger. As Mitchel's cousin, she was used to being fawned over and respected. This was the first time she had been treated like this. <br /> <br /> Tessa charged at Raegan like a raging bull, poised to retaliate. <br /> <br /> This time, Raegan was fully prepared for what was coming. She grabbed Tessa's wrist so that the latter couldn't move another inch. <br /> <br /> Tessa was shorter than Raegan. As a result, she struggled like an octopus that had one of its tentacles stuck in a fishing trap. <br /> <br /> Tessa cursed angrily, "How dare you put your hands on me? Who do you think you are?"<br /> <br /> These harsh words attracted more people to the break room. <br /> <br /> "That's enough!"<br /> <br /> Out of the blue, a baritone came from behind. Mitchel had left his office and ran into this hullabaloo. <br /> <br /> The entire room fell silent. <br /> <br /> "Mitchel?" Tessa's blood ran cold at the sight of Mitchel. She had always been scared of him. Her mother also warned her against provoking him. <br /> <br /> But when she remembered that Raegan humiliated her, she put on a pitiful expression and sobbed. "Mitchel, she bullied me."<br /> <br /> The sunlight from outside fell on Mitchel's handsome face. <br /> <br /> Raegan felt so grieved all of a sudden, and lowered her head to look at her clothes which were soaked with coffee. <br /> <br /> Their gaze met in the air. With a deep frown, Mitchel looked at Raegan and said, "Raegan, have you forgotten the rules of the company?"<br /> <br /> His ruthlessness made Raegan's breathing cease. She couldn't believe her ears. <br /> <br /> No one dared to make a sound at this moment. <br /> <br /> Raegan just stood straight there with her slender figure. <br /> <br /> When she got employed here, Mitchel had told her that the Dixon Group wasn't a place for her to mess around and that he would not tolerate her making any mistakes. <br /> <br /> Raegan could understand why he took this stand. <br /> <br /> However, at this moment, she was desperate to know whether Mitchel had heard those hard words Tessa scolded her or he was just pretending not to have heard because he agreed to those words. <br /> <br /> Was she truly insignificant to him?<br /> <br /> Scared to death by Mitchel's rage, the crowd soon dispersed. A few employees were bold enough to peep from a distance, unwilling to miss the good show. <br /> <br /> Mitchel's cold eyes made Raegan shiver from head to toe. <br /> <br /> Raegan pinched her palm to suppress her emotions as she looked at Tessa. <br /> <br /> "I'm sorry, Ms. Lloyd. As an employee of the Dixon Group, it was wrong of me to have offended you."<br /> <br /> Eyeing Raegan, Tessa raised her chin complacently. "Humph! Don't think you'll be let off the hook just by making a simple apology. I don't buy..."<br /> <br /> "The offence has nothing to do with the company. Personally, I refuse to apologize to you. Now, if you'd excuse me," Raegan chimed in. <br /> <br /> She then walked past Mitchel without sparing him another look. <br /> <br /> "You..."<br /> <br /> Tessa's face turned blue after hearing what Raegan said. <br /> <br /> Never in her years of being alive had she been so humiliated. She was always the bully, not the victim! <br /> <br /> The humiliation was so much that scolding Raegan wouldn't appease her anger. <br /> <br /> Pointing in Raegan's direction, Tessa shouted, "Mitchel, did you hear what that woman just said? She humiliated me, yet she's still so arrogant. Call her back. I have to teach her some manners!"<br /> <br /> Mitchel, staring at Raegan's thin back, had an ambiguous expression at this moment. <br /> <br /> "Enough!" he said coldly, raising his hand. <br /> <br /> As someone who lived and breathed drama and cruelty, Tessa didn't think Mitchel was partial to Raegan just now. She assumed that Mitchel didn't care about Raegan at all. <br /> <br /> Tessa gritted her teeth and said viciously, "Next time, I'll get someone to teach her a lesson."<br /> <br /> "Tessa!" Mitchel's tone and squint made it a reproof. <br /> <br /> Tessa trembled at once. <br /> <br /> With a somber face, Mitchel said, "I'll only say it once. Forget about what happened here today. Leave Raegan alone."<br /> <br /> The aura he exuded made her tongue go dry. All the vicious ideas she had in store against Raegan disappeared in an instant. <br /> <br /> She stammered, "Ok... Okay, got it..."<br /> <br /> Mitchel cast a cold glance at her and spoke to Matteo. "Irrelevant people wouldn't be allowed in here from today onwards."<br /> <br /> Without catching the drift, Tessa flattered Mitchel. "Nice call. This is a top company. Not everyone gains access in here."<br /> <br /> Matteo nodded to Mitchel and then walked over to Tessa. He gestured to the exit. "Ms. Lloyd, this way, please."<br /> <br /> It wasn't until this moment that Tessa realized that she was the irrelevant person Mitchel just mentioned. She tried to speak to him, but Matteo blocked her way. The security guards then escorted her out. <br /> <br /> They showed her no mercy. Her struggle was useless. <br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Raegan got changed when she returned to her office. <br /> <br /> Her heart was filled with sadness as she thought of how Mitchel looked at her minutes ago. <br /> <br /> Closing hour soon rolled by. <br /> <br /> Raegan took her bag and headed for the exit. However, Matteo stopped her. <br /> <br /> He said, "Mr. Dixon has something urgent to deal with, so he asked me to drive you home."<br /> <br /> Raegan declined the ride without thinking twice. <br /> <br /> She was blind before, but now she could see through the situation. <br /> <br /> In Mitchel's eyes, she was just a nobody. <br /> <br /> How could Mitchel agree to accompany her to visit her grandmother when he didn't even care about her? <br /> <br /> Upon arriving at the hospital, Raegan saw that the nurse was about to feed her grandmother dinner. Raegan took the job over and did it by herself. <br /> <br /> All her life, her grandmother had been living in the countryside, enjoying a quiet life. Everything changed last month when her routine medical checkup showed that she was in need of medical care. Raegan insisted on bringing her to the city for better treatment. <br /> <br /> Her grandmother wasn't aware of her marriage to Mitchel. <br /> <br /> Raegan had planned to surprise her today. But as it turned out, that was no longer necessary. <br /> <br /> Raegan waited for her grandmother to fall asleep before she left. She walked out of the hospital and waited for a taxi. <br /> <br /> In the distance, a black luxury car pulled into the entrance of the hospital. <br /> <br /> Raegan's eyes lit up when she saw it. She recognized that car as Mitchel's. <br /> <br /> Did he come to pick her up? <br /> <br /> At this moment, she forgot all the pain she had been feeling. <br /> <br /> Were her thoughts about him all wrong? Did he care for her, contrary to the gossip? <br /> <br /> The door of the driver's side opened and Mitchel got out. <br /> <br /> Raegan started walking toward him with her heart brimming with joy. <br /> <br /> Suddenly, she stopped dead in her tracks. <br /> <br /> Mitchel had just walked over to the other side and carried a woman out of the car. <br /> <br /> Worry and compassion were written all over his handsome face. <br /> <br /> This wiped the smile on Raegan's face. Her heart sank. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Let's Divorce<br /> <br /> Mitchel's tall and straight figure got closer and closer to Raegan. And then, without saying a word, he strode past Raegan. <br /> <br /> It was hard to tell if Mitchel saw Raegan or just ignored her. <br /> <br /> Regardless, Raegan noticed that the woman in his arms was the same one who had been photographed with him yesterday. <br /> <br /> She was Lauren. <br /> <br /> Raegan's shoes felt like they were made of lead as she walked away. <br /> <br /> She lost all awareness of her surroundings. She got into a taxi absentmindedly. <br /> <br /> Suddenly, the driver uttered, "Ma'am, where to?"<br /> <br /> Raegan was stunned for a moment. <br /> <br /> She didn't want to go back to Serenity Villas. It was only a matter of time before that place stopped being her home. <br /> <br /> After a while, she replied, "Please take me to Crystal Bay."<br /> <br /> She had purchased an apartment at Crystal Bay after getting married to Mitchel. <br /> <br /> At the time, she had hopes of bringing her grandmother to the city, so she bought the apartment on mortgage. It wasn't that big, but it had more than enough space for two people. <br /> <br /> Mitchel didn't understand why she wanted to buy an apartment. He offered to give her a bigger one, but she declined. <br /> <br /> Looking back now, she realized that buying that apartment was the only wise decision she had ever made in the last two years. <br /> <br /> When she arrived at the apartment complex, Raegan sat in the park alone, trying to cool herself down. <br /> <br /> The memories of the past two years were bittersweet. <br /> <br /> Two years had passed in the blink of an eye even though it was more than seven hundred days and nights. <br /> <br /> Love could move mountains, they said. <br /> <br /> Yet, her love didn't move that stone of a man. She finally realized what a fool she had been. She had been making herself a laughingstock in front of everyone. <br /> <br /> It was already late in the night before Raegan finally decided to go into her apartment. <br /> <br /> As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, she saw Mitchel standing in front of the door. <br /> <br /> His sleeves were rolled up casually, and the top buttons of his shirt were undone, which revealed his long neck and part of his collarbone. He was leaning on the wall by the door, his handsome face straight. <br /> <br /> Raegan froze for a moment. <br /> <br /> Why was he here? Didn't she see him at the hospital with Lauren? What brought him here? <br /> <br /> Their eyes met. With his coat draped over his arm and one of his hands in his pocket, Mitchel squinted at her. <br /> <br /> "Why didn't you answer the phone?" he asked, sounding a little grumpy like someone who hadn't slept in a long time. <br /> <br /> Raegan took out her phone and saw she had accidentally put it on DND. <br /> <br /> There were five missed calls from Mitchel. <br /> <br /> This marked the first time in their two-year marriage. <br /> <br /> Mitchel blew up her phone because he couldn't find her? Surprising! <br /> <br /> Before today, she would have been overjoyed by this. People would've thought she won the lottery. <br /> <br /> But now, she just threw her phone back into her bag, folded her arms, and said in a hoarse voice, "I didn't hear it ring."<br /> <br /> Mitchel raised his hand to check the time on the watch, and said impatiently, "I've been looking for you for two hours."<br /> <br /> After arranging everything for Lauren, he returned home to find an empty house. He looked for Raegan everywhere. When he couldn't find her, he asked Matteo to check the surveillance footage of all the roads that led away from the company. <br /> <br /> He later found out that Raegan went to Crystal Bay without telling him. <br /> <br /> "Next time, tell me when you are coming here, okay? Let's go home now." After that, Mitchel walked toward the elevator without sparing her another glance. <br /> <br /> He meant to go back to Serenity Villas. <br /> <br /> Raegan didn't move an inch. She just stared at his broad back and pondered reluctantly. <br /> <br /> Would they have a future? <br /> <br /> Mitchell turned around, only to see that Raegan hadn't taken a single step. He frowned and asked, "Can't you walk? Do you want me to carry you instead?"<br /> <br /> The light in the corridor illuminated his face, making his side profile almost impeccable. <br /> <br /> Raegan took a deep breath and said, "Let's divorce."<br /> <br /> "What do you mean?"<br /> <br /> Mitchel's voice was cold, and his handsome face changed immediately. <br /> <br /> "I want to move into my own place. After all, we will be strangers soon."<br /> <br /> Raegan forced a smile, but her heart was aching as if someone was tearing it apart bit by bit. <br /> <br /> "We will be strangers?"<br /> <br /> Mitchel smiled coldly. "Raegan, what do you think our relationship is now?"<br /> <br /> His questioning left Raegan stunned for a moment. <br /> <br /> Mitchel had made it very clear to her from the very beginning. This facade of their marriage had happened by mutual agreement. There was no love. In the eyes of others, they were nothing more than just a superior and a subordinate. <br /> <br /> Mitchel was quite the catch in Ardlens. Many young ladies longed for his love and were even willing to throw themselves at him. <br /> <br /> His question just now reminded her of that fact. Was he afraid that she wouldn't let him go that easily? If that was the case, he couldn't be more wrong... <br /> <br /> After biting her lower lip to conceal her bitterness, Raegan said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Dixon. I was giving it too much thought. Anyway, please leave me alone from now on. You don't have to come here again."<br /> <br /> After saying that, Raegan couldn't help but burst into tears. <br /> <br /> How could she not be sad when she was cutting ties with the man she had loved for a decade? It was such a long time. <br /> <br /> Regardless of how difficult it was, she knew it was time to let go. <br /> <br /> It was high time she stopped being a fool. <br /> <br /> Strangely, the light in the corridor began flickering. <br /> <br /> The deathly stare Mitchel was giving Raegan right now made the atmosphere seem like the moment before an attack in a horror movie. <br /> <br /> Although he understood that Raegan sometimes could throw a tantrum, he felt that she had just crossed the line now. <br /> <br /> His eyes shone like blazing torches at this moment. But when he saw the tears in her eyes, the rage inside him extinguished in an instant. He said in a low voice, "If this is about what happened between you and Tessa, I..."<br /> <br /> "No, this isn't about her. Mr. Dixon, please leave now."<br /> <br /> A lot of things happened between them. And the incident with Tessa didn't come close to any. <br /> <br /> Raegan felt exhausted. She passed by Mitchel and was about to open the door. <br /> <br /> Yet, Mitchel was displeased with her stubbornness. <br /> <br /> He loosened his tie irritably. He then took a step forward and grabbed her wrist. <br /> <br /> "Stop this, will you?"<br /> <br /> A second later, he put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her into his arms. <br /> <br /> He instantly realized that she was burning up like someone who had been set on fire. <br /> <br /> "You have a fever?"<br /> <br /> Raegan felt dizzy. She rested her head on his chest weakly. <br /> <br /> This made the whole situation complicated. <br /> <br /> Reagan was slow to catch that. When she finally realized that her body was too close to his, she put her hands against his chest and tried to pull back. <br /> <br /> Before she could escape, Mitchel pulled her back and held her by the waist. With a cold face, he said in a low voice, "Where do you think you are going?"<br /> <br /> The light flickered again. Out of the blue, Mitchel lifted her up. <br /> <br /> He then headed for the elevator. <br /> <br /> In a daze, Raegan asked softly, "What are you doing?"<br /> <br /> "What does it look like I am doing?" Mitchel remarked. "Taking you to the hospital, of course."<br /> <br /> "No way!" Raegan cried out in surprise and seemed to regain more strength. <br /> <br /> Mitchel might find out about her condition if they went to the hospital.<br /> <br /> Raegan struggled to get out of Mitchel's arms. However, his tight grip made her efforts fruitless. <br /> <br /> "Don't be so stubborn. You are sick, so you must see the doctor," Mitchel said firmly. <br /> <br /> He walked to the elevator with her in his arms. At this moment, Raegan's heart was thumping so hard that it could jump out of her chest. She flailed in protest. <br /> <br /> "Put me down! 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1,870,921	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1870913}'	No	2024-06-08 03:24	active	964	435163566099814	❤️👉Click To Read More👉	⚠⚠⚠🔞🔞🔞# "Caught in a web of deceit and betrayal. Discovering the ultimate betrayal from the one you trusted the most. #Heartache #ShatteredTrust"# 🔥🔥🔥<br /> ---------<br /> “I’m sorry Ella.” My physician says gently. “I’m afraid you have very few viable eggs remaining. Frankly, I normally see these numbers in women ten or fifteen years your senior.”<br /> <br /> “What?” I murmur, not believing my ears. I’ve been trying to get pregnant for years. I’m only 30, I should have plenty of eggs left.<br /> <br /> “In terms of fertility, you have very little time left.” She continues. “If you want to conceive, you need to do so before your next cycle begins.”<br /> <br /> “My next cycle?” I repeat, my mouth hanging open in shock. 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1,870,884	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1870881}'	Yes	2024-06-08 03:24	active	964	2261244144207280	🔥🔥🔥 Read <Revelation After My Daughter's Death> 👉👉👉	As my husband Spencer Jones was heading home to pick up our daughter Dora from school, he suddenly called to say he had something urgent. He left Dora halfway and asked me to pick her up.<br /> Worried that something might happen to Dora, despite having a high fever, I rushed towards her. But unfortunately, I was still too late.<br /> A truck without license plates hit her and fled the scene, resulting in her death.<br /> Holding Dora's lifeless body, I broke down in tears.<br /> Meanwhile, Spencer's first love Gloria Smith posted on her social media, ""You always appear just when I need you. Grateful to have you around!""<br /> Accompanying the post was a sweet photo of them together.<br /> Shaking, I took a screenshot and sent it to Spencer, asking, ""Is this why you left Dora by herself?""<br /> It wasn't until after our daughter's cremation and burial that Spencer finally responded, ""Dora is six and can manage by herself, but Gloria can't be without me!""<br /> ""Spencer, let's get a divorce.""<br /> I made the painful decision to request a divorce and sent my final message to Spencer before blocking him.<br /> Spencer had been the guiding light in my life for thirty years. We grew up together, attended school together, and everyone knew I'd always followed him.<br /> I stayed around him as his friend. From supporting his pursuits and dating of Gloria to witnessing his heartbreaks due to Gloria's departure, I'd been there every step of the way.<br /> I didn't recall when I started developing feelings for him, but during his relationship with Gloria, I endured the agony of unrequited love.<br /> After Gloria left and Spencer was heartbroken.<br /> I confessed my feelings, and we eventually married.<br /> We had known each other since we were five, dated at twenty, married at twenty-six, and welcomed our daughter Dora at twenty-nine. Now, Dora was six.<br /> I had followed Spencer for thirty years. For thirty years, my burning gaze had never left him.<br /> For thirty years, I spent all my precious youth on him.<br /> For thirty years, I gave my all, thinking that one day I would have a place in his heart.<br /> But I was wrong. In his heart, I was just the second-best option.<br /> He had always been the one who was doted by love, while I had gotten used to being humble and making sacrifices.<br /> Even though we were married with a child, I didn't dare ask too much of him.<br /> He was very busy at work, so I was sensible and never disturbed him. Whether it was illness, a prenatal check-up, or even giving birth, I dared not trouble him.<br /> I was afraid that if I didn't do something well, it would annoy him.<br /> This was the only time in all these years that I had a severe fever and had no other options, so I asked him to pick up Dora.<br /> But this time, because of Gloria, he abandoned Dora halfway, causing her death.<br /> She was only six years old and had so much potential!<br /> How lonely and scared she must have felt when she died!<br /> I knelt in front of Dora's grave and cried until my last tear dried up.<br /> Then I got up and left with a dead heart.<br /> Not long after, I saw Spencer holding Gloria's shoulders and walking towards me.<br /> Gloria was holding an urn in her hands, her face haggard, and Spencer looked at her with eyes full of pity and tenderness.<br /> ""Spencer, this cemetery is full of birds and flowers. Danny should like it, right?""<br /> Danny was a poodle she Gloria kept.<br /> Spencer had a distressed look on his face and was about to speak. But when he looked up, he saw me not far away.<br /> When our eyes met, the pity in his eyes turned into indifference.<br /> ""Linsey, you're never going to stop, are you? First you talked about divorce, and now you're following me here. Do you have nothing better to do?""<br /> He walked up to me, frowning with displeasure.<br /> ""Step aside.""<br /> I spoke coldly, not wanting to say another word to him.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2<br /> Gloria approached and said gently, ""Linsey, my beloved Danny died suddenly of illness. I was very upset, so I asked Spencer to accompany me. Please don't be angry.""<br /> Her voice was soft, but her eyes held a provocative expression of dominance, as if to say, ""With me, he's always there.""<br /> ""Oh, your man is so good to you,"" I replied expressionlessly.<br /> Spencer frowned. ""Linsey, can you be reasonable? Danny's death has already made Gloria very upset, and you're still being sarcastic?""<br /> Seeing Spencer so eager to defend Gloria, I glanced at him.<br /> Without another word, I simply pushed Spencer's shoulder away and walked off.<br /> As I departed, Spencer seemed a bit dazed.<br /> This was the first time I saw him and Gloria together without crying or making a fuss. I left calmly.<br /> Two seconds later, Spencer caught up with me and whispered, ""Isn't it just because I didn't take Dora home? Why are you so angry with me for so long? Why are you so petty?""<br /> He was the one who did something wrong, but I was always the one who got blamed.<br /> ""Well, it's all my fault,"" I replied coldly without even looking at him.<br /> Seeing my indifference, Spencer was a little surprised. He lowered his tone and explained, ""Danny's death was a big blow to Gloria. I was afraid she might have an accident if she was alone, so I hurried to find her. Is Dora mad at me? I'll make it up to her when I get back. She's so well-behaved, she will forgive me, right?""<br /> If he had paid any attention to our family, he would have known something had happened to his daughter.<br /> But he didn't. He focused entirely on Gloria.<br /> ""You don't have a chance anymore,"" I said, walking away again, not wanting to say another word to Spencer.<br /> Spencer reached out and grabbed my arm. ""Why is there no chance? Okay, okay, I promise to pick up Dora from school every day. You don't have to be so mad about this, okay?""<br /> Noticing my unusually cold attitude, Spencer seemed willing to lower his profile and make a promise for the first time.<br /> If Dora hadn't had the car accident, maybe I would have forgiven him.<br /> But now, it was impossible.<br /> ""Let's find a time and finalize the divorce as soon as possible,"" I said, shaking off Spencer's hand and leaving resolutely without looking back.<br /> Watching my back, Spencer felt as if something was slipping away from him. He frowned and called his secretary.<br /> ""Jenna, prepare the most exquisite doll for me and send it home to my daughter. Ask her to help persuade her mother not to be angry with me.""<br /> <br /> Chapter 3<br /> Before I even reached the cemetery gate, I received a call from the cemetery manager.<br /> ""Ms. Wood, someone is digging up your daughter's grave!""<br /> This sentence hit me like a bolt of lightning, making my heart feel like it exploded.<br /> I immediately turned around and ran towards Dora's grave, disregarding everything else.<br /> Dora was sunny and cheerful. She loved daisies, which also love the sun. She said she wanted to plant the entire backyard with daisies in the future.<br /> Her wish was not fulfilled in her lifetime, so I planted daisies on her grave after her death.<br /> I didn't put a tombstone for her but planted countless daisies, each one carrying my endless longing for her.<br /> ""Spencer, there are a lot of daisies here. Danny will definitely like it!""<br /> As soon as I arrived, I saw Gloria had already placed the urn she was holding into Dora's grave, and two bodyguards were refilling the grave.<br /> The daisies I had planted were dug up and scattered everywhere.<br /> Dora's urn was tossed carelessly next to a dirty pile of dirt.<br /> ""What are you doing?!""<br /> I rushed over like crazy, pushed aside the two bodyguards, and shouted angrily, ""Who told you to dig up the grave?""<br /> Gloria pretended to be terrified and shrank into Spencer's arms. ""I saw there was no tombstone here. It felt like an abandoned grave that no one cared about. It was full of beautiful daisies, so I thought Danny could rest in peace here. I asked the cemetery manager to contact the family of the deceased. I'll give them some compensation. The dead can't compare to real money. Their families won't object. But why are you yelling? You're scaring me.""<br /> Gloria always perfectly plays the role of the delicate lady, but she made me sick.<br /> I didn't waste time talking to her. I snatched the shovel from the bodyguard's hand and frantically dug up the soil they had just filled in.<br /> This was the place I prepared for Dora with all my heart. I won't allow anyone else to occupy it.<br /> ""Linsey, what are you doing? Stop it!""<br /> Spencer roared at me and grabbed the shovel from my hand.<br /> ""Spencer, you're a monster!""<br /> I shouted, then squatted down and dug with my hands.<br /> Seeing I was about to reach the urn, Gloria panicked and shouted, ""Why are you still standing there? Stop her! Don't let her touch Danny!""<br /> Two bodyguards immediately pulled me away.<br /> ""Let me go!""<br /> I struggled desperately, but I couldn't break free from their grip.<br /> Spencer walked towards me with a cold expression. ""Gloria is already upset because of Danny's death, and now you're digging up his grave to provoke her. You've gone too far. Apologize to Gloria immediately!""<br /> <br /> Chapter 4<br /> Spencer accused me condescendingly and ordered me to apologize to the woman who had dug up my daughter's grave.<br /> At that moment, I felt an overwhelming sadness.<br /> I glared at Spencer and said resolutely, ""Never!""<br /> ""Spencer, you said your wife was virtuous and generous, but she was just pretending. Look at her now. She's acting like a crazy woman. If people find out, wouldn't they laugh at you for having such a wife?""<br /> Gloria began to sow discord between Spencer and me, seizing the opportunity.<br /> Spencer glared at me with disgust and said sternly, ""Did you hear it? Don't embarrass me. Go home and be with Dora. How can you leave her alone at home?""<br /> I stared at Spencer and said through gritted teeth, ""Do you still care about Dora?""<br /> Spencer replied confidently, ""What are you talking about? Yes, I'm very busy and don't have time to spend with her, but I work hard for her. She is my only daughter, and all my assets will be hers. When she gets married, I'll give her the most luxurious dowry in the world. I want her to be proud of having a father like me.""<br /> Spencer's words struck a nerve. I couldn't help but yell, ""Spencer, stop pretending. If you really cared about Dora, you wouldn't have left her alone on the road for Gloria. She was only six years old. Did you ever think about how helpless she felt?""<br /> ""Why are you so annoying? You keep arguing with me over such a trivial matter. You're never going to stop, are you?""<br /> Spencer finally lost his patience and yelled at me.<br /> After saying this, he angrily kicked the urn next to the pile of dirt.<br /> Bang!<br /> The powerful kick made the urn roll several times on the ground, scattering the ashes everywhere.<br /> Seeing this, my mind exploded, and I was completely stunned.<br /> Last time, when I saw Dora hit by a truck, I was heartbroken. Now, seeing her ashes destroyed by her father, I felt an even deeper pain.<br /> I hated it so much!<br /> As if on cue, a gust of wind blew, scattering the ashes further.<br /> ""No, don't!""<br /> I struggled to break free from the bodyguards, reaching out to grab the floating ashes.<br /> But how could hands hold the ashes?<br /> They disappeared, just like Dora.<br /> The last tangible thing of Dora was gone.<br /> Overwhelmed by guilt and pain, I felt like I was being shattering.<br /> I lay on the ground, trying to gather the remaining ashes from the soil.<br /> Tears of despair streamed down my face.<br /> Gloria stepped forward, crushing the ashes under her foot, and taunted, ""Linsey, it's just a pile of stranger's ashes. Why are you putting on such a sad show? If you want to stop Danny from being buried, you don't need these tricks!""<br /> ""Get away from me!"" I shouted, standing up suddenly and pushing Gloria away.<br /> She staggered and fell to the ground.<br /> Spencer instantly turned furious. Without a word, he walked up to me and slapped me hard across the face.<br /> It was the first time he had ever hit me.<br /> But I didn't feel any pain on my face—my heart hurt far more.<br /> ""You left Dora at home alone only to bully Gloria out of ridiculous jealousy. You disappoint me so much. How did Dora end up with such a petty mother like you?"" Spencer was furious.<br /> ""You like crying over a stranger's ashes, right? Then cry as much as you want. From today on, I will take Dora away. You are not worthy of being her mother. I don't want Dora to be influenced by you!""<br /> As he spoke, Spencer took out his phone and ordered coldly, ""Jenna, take Dora to my private villa immediately. 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He seems to realize how suspicious it looks that he and Kate are standing there in their underwear and quickly adds, “Kate came to see me so we could plan a surprise for your birthday, but then we spilled coffee all over our clothes so we had to change.”<br /> <br /> Fire blazes in my veins, he must truly believe I’m an idiot if he expects me to buy such a feeble excuse.<br /> <br /> It’s a testament to their horrifically low opinion of me that they buy my act, and I vow to get my revenge one way or another. I can’t believe I wasted so many years – my best years – on this scumbag. And now he may have cost me my future too. As soon as the thought enters my head, I know I can’t afford to waste another moment on Mike, I have more important things to take care of.<br /> <br /> I make my excuses and rush across town for the second time that afternoon, running to the comforting arms of my surrogate sister, Cora. Not only did we grow up together in the orphanage, but she became an OBGYN and now works for the most exclusive sperm bank in the city. I’ve never gone to her before because I always imagined Mike and I would eventually conceive the natural way, but that clearly isn’t an option anymore.<br /> <br /> Even if I could find a man willing to have a baby with me in time, I’m not eager to trust anyone after Mike’s betrayal. I’m going to have to do this on my own, and I know Cora can help me. I don’t have much money, but I have enough savings to pay for the insemination, especially since I basically have one shot and one shot only.	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1,870,768	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-06-08 03:24	active	964	445046351598130	Read next chapter👉	She signed the divorce papers and left without taking her phone. He checked her phone and got floored at the message: Please come tomorrow for another prenatal care checkup!<br /> =============<br /> <br /> Chapter 1 Ex-girlfriend Returns<br /> <br /> Raegan Hayes was a little absent-minded at the moment. <br /> <br /> All she could think of since this afternoon was the doctor's words. "Congratulations! You are going to be a mom."<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Mitchel Dixon pinched her arm. His low voice came the next second. "Come back to earth. What are you thinking about?"<br /> <br /> Mitchel was her husband. They had been married secretly for two years. He was her superior at work, the president of the Dixon Group. <br /> <br /> Everything had happened so fast. She was newly employed in the company when they unexpectedly got married. <br /> <br /> At that time, Mitchel's grandfather fell seriously ill. It was then he proposed a fake marriage just to fulfill his grandfather's dying wish. <br /> <br /> They signed a prenup, agreeing to hide their marriage from the public. Their union could be terminated at any time. <br /> <br /> It was an unconventional thing to do. However, Raegan only considered herself lucky at that time. <br /> <br /> Never in a million years did she think she would ever get married to the man she had a crush on for eight years. She delightfully agreed. <br /> <br /> After their marriage, Mitchel was very busy. He spent most of his time working. <br /> <br /> Raegan wished she could spend more time with him at home. However, she was rest assured because there hadn't been any rumors or scandals about him with women in the past two years. <br /> <br /> Except for his mild indifference, Mitchel was a perfect husband. <br /> <br /> Raegan had mixed feelings as she stared at the medical report. <br /> <br /> In the end, she decided to tell Mitchel this news. <br /> <br /> She also wanted to tell him that she hadn't learned about him for the first time two years ago and that she had been crushing on him for many years before then. <br /> <br /> Just then, Mitchel’s phone rang. He went to the balcony and answered the phone. <br /> <br /> Raegan checked the time and found that it was already midnight. <br /> <br /> She felt a little uneasy. Who would call Mitchel at this hour? <br /> <br /> Mitchel spent a few minutes on the balcony. Thereafter, he returned and changed into formal attire. His handsome face which had a clear outline made him look dignified. <br /> <br /> He was something to see now. <br /> <br /> "Don't wait up for me. Good night," he said finally. <br /> <br /> What? He was on his way out? At this hour? <br /> <br /> Raegan's grip on the report tightened as she stared at him in disappointment. Unconsciously, she withdrew slightly. After thinking for a while, she blurted out, "It's already so late."<br /> <br /> Mitchel's fingers froze on his tie. With a faint smile, he pinched her earlobe and said, "Be good, okay? There's something I have to do. Don't wait up."<br /> <br /> With that, he headed for the door. <br /> <br /> "Mitchel."<br /> <br /> Raegan quickly ran and caught up with him. <br /> <br /> Mitchel turned around and looked at her seriously. <br /> <br /> "What's the matter?"<br /> <br /> There was a tinge of coldness to his voice. An icy cloud hung over them as they stared at each other. <br /> <br /> A little distressed, Raegan asked in a low voice, "I would like to visit my grandma tomorrow. Can you accompany me there?"<br /> <br /> Her grandmother always wanted to see her. As a result, Raegan wanted to take Mitchel there to assure her grandma they were happy. <br /> <br /> "Let's talk about it tomorrow, okay?" Without agreeing or declining, Mitchel left in a hurry. <br /> <br /> Several thoughts were threading Raegan's mind. She couldn't sleep a wink. <br /> <br /> After tossing and turning for a long time, she went to the kitchen and made herself a warm glass of milk. <br /> <br /> A few notifications from some online blogs came into her phone. <br /> <br /> However, she wasn't interested in them. She was about to swipe them away when one of them caught her attention. The familiar name made her click on it. <br /> <br /> The news read, "Famous designer, Lauren Murray was spotted at the airport with her mysterious boyfriend earlier today."<br /> <br /> Lauren was wearing a bucket hat. The man's figure was vague, but the outline of his body was enough to show that he was dashing. <br /> <br /> Raegan zoomed in on the picture. The next second, her heart dropped. <br /> <br /> Mitchel was the man in the picture! <br /> <br /> So, he canceled the afternoon meeting just to go pick up his ex-girlfriend from the airport? <br /> <br /> This realization settled like a boulder in Raegan's gut, rendering her flustered. <br /> <br /> Her hands trembled. Subconsciously, she dialed Mitchel's number. <br /> <br /> The dial tone brought her back to her senses. Just as she was about to hang up, the line connected, and a voice came from the other end. <br /> <br /> "Hello!"<br /> <br /> It was a particularly gentle woman's voice. <br /> <br /> Raegan froze for a second and then threw the phone away. <br /> <br /> She suddenly felt sick in her stomach. Covering her mouth, she ran into the bathroom and threw up in the toilet bowl. <br /> <br /> The next morning, Raegan went to work on time. <br /> <br /> Mitchel had tried to get her to stop working after they got married. Stubbornly, she insisted on making her own money. <br /> <br /> Mitchel didn't kick against her decision, but he asked her to work as his assistant, helping him with the daily chores. <br /> <br /> The head assistant, Matteo Jenkins was left to take care of the major affairs Mitchel had. <br /> <br /> Matteo was the only Dixon Group employee who knew about their marriage. <br /> <br /> Since inception, only male assistants were hired for the president's office. Reagan was the first and only female. Her employment broke the protocol. As a result, other workers couldn't help but wonder if she was involved with Mitchel. <br /> <br /> It took a while before they realized that Mitchel never gave Raegan special treatment. Strangely, this made them despise her even more. <br /> <br /> After all, no one would last long in anything while taking advantage of their looks.<br /> <br /> At this time, one of Raegan's colleagues handed her a document and ordered her to take it to Mitchel's office. <br /> <br /> Mitchel didn't return home last night. Raegan was so worried that she didn't sleep at all. <br /> <br /> All she kept thinking about was the woman who answered his phone when she called. What was her relationship with Mitchel?<br /> <br /> Raegan already knew the answer to that, but she was still in denial. <br /> <br /> It was difficult for her to come to terms with that fact. <br /> <br /> Raegan tried to remain calm now. She reasoned that no matter what happened, she deserved a result that would be rewarding for all the years she spent loving Mitchel. This couldn't be all for nothing, right? <br /> <br /> She pressed the elevator button calmly and went up to the president's office. Before she walked out of the elevator, she smoothed her hair to make sure she looked good. <br /> <br /> She had arrived at the office, only to see that the door was ajar. A man's voice came. She halted instantly. <br /> <br /> "Come on, man! Do you have any feelings for Raegan or not?"<br /> <br /> The voice belonged to Luis Stevens, a childhood friend of Mitchel's. <br /> <br /> "What do you mean exactly?" Mitchel asked in a cold voice. <br /> <br /> "You know exactly what I mean!" Luis clicked his tongue impatiently and added, "I think Raegan is a good girl. Isn't she your type?"<br /> <br /> "Do you want me to hand her over to you?" Mitchel asked carelessly. <br /> <br /> "You know what, forget it!"<br /> <br /> The scornful laughter of Luis sounded particularly harsh in Raegan's ears. <br /> <br /> They were talking about her as if she were an object. <br /> <br /> Raegan took a deep breath and tightened her grip on the document. <br /> <br /> Soon, Luis's voice was heard again. <br /> <br /> "By the way, I saw the gossip news about Lauren's mysterious boyfriend this morning. That was you, right?"<br /> <br /> "Yes."<br /> <br /> "Well, well, well! That woman still has you wrapped around her little finger. You always want to please her."<br /> <br /> Luis sighed and continued to tease Mitchel. "As the old saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Tell me, did you two..."<br /> <br /> Their conversation was like a thunder exploding over Raegan's head. <br /> <br /> Her face turned pale and her body was as cold as ice. <br /> <br /> The woman was indeed Lauren! <br /> <br /> Absence made the heart grow fonder! <br /> <br /> Every word drove a knife into her heart. <br /> <br /> Several whispering voices filled her head at this time. She suddenly felt light-headed. Her vision became blurry. <br /> <br /> She held the wall and took a step backward. Suddenly, the door was opened from inside. <br /> <br /> "Raegan?"<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Chapter 2 One-sided Love<br /> <br /> Luis was the one who opened the door. It appeared he was on his way out. <br /> <br /> Raegan balled her hands, turned to him, and nodded. "Hey, Mr. Stevens!"<br /> <br /> Without waiting for him to respond to her greeting, she walked past him and entered the office with the document. <br /> <br /> Mitchel was seated behind a large luxurious desk. In an expensive suit and matching tie, he looked particularly handsome. <br /> <br /> Raegan noticed it wasn't the same suit he had on when he left home last night. How did he get changed? <br /> <br /> With her eyes lowered, she swallowed that question and said instead, "Mr. Dixon, this is from the Marketing Department. Please sign it."<br /> <br /> Mitchel was expressionless as he signed the document at a glance. <br /> <br /> Raegan walked out the door as soon as he handed the document back to her. Luis was still standing at the threshold. <br /> <br /> It wasn't until she went out of sight that Luis turned to Mitchel and said in a hushed tone, "Do you think she heard us?"<br /> <br /> Mitchel's appealing eyes were expressionless at the moment. Obviously, he wasn't paying attention to what Luis was saying. <br /> <br /> To Mitchel, Raegan had always been docile and never felt jealous of anyone. <br /> <br /> Her strict obedience was all Mitchel demanded from her in exchange for treating her well. <br /> <br /> In the elevator. <br /> <br /> Raegan held her breath just to hold back her tears. Unfortunately, it didn't work. <br /> <br /> She had thought two years would be enough for Mitchel to realize how much she loved him and reciprocate her love. <br /> <br /> Now, it turned out that was just a pipe dream. <br /> <br /> She realized she would always play second fiddle to Lauren, Mitchel's true love. <br /> <br /> Reagan wiped her tears when the elevator halted. Save for her pale face, she looked normal when the doors opened. <br /> <br /> She dragged herself to the break room, intending to make herself a cup of tea. <br /> <br /> Several employees were chatting inside. <br /> <br /> "Guys, have you heard? Lauren Murray is back."<br /> <br /> "And who is that?"<br /> <br /> "Oh, my! You don't know her? Lauren is the heiress of the Murray Group as well as a world-class designer. Most importantly, she's the only girlfriend Mr. Dixon has ever shown off in public. She's his first love!"<br /> <br /> "Why is her return such a big deal? Isn't it rumored that there is something between Mr. Dixon and Raegan?"<br /> <br /> "Raegan? She's nothing to Mr. Dixon. Mr. Dixon never admitted that he was dating her. And that is no surprise to me. After all, look at her. She's not even that beautiful. Yet, she behaves as if she's already Mrs. Dixon. What a fool!"<br /> <br /> Standing at the door, Raegan smiled with self-mockery as she listened to them. It turned out everyone else saw the truth except her. <br /> <br /> The love was one-sided. <br /> <br /> "Ha-ha, have you finally woken up from your wild dream, Raegan?"<br /> <br /> A voice of mockery suddenly came from behind. Raegan turned around to see Tessa Lloyd, Mitchel's cousin, who had always despised her. <br /> <br /> Tessa must have also heard the employees gossiping. <br /> <br /> The last thing Raegan wanted to do now was argue with Tessa in the company. She turned to leave, but Tessa blocked her way. <br /> <br /> With a cup of coffee in her hand, Tessa uttered sarcastically, "Lauren is back now. Do you think Mitchel will still give you any attention?"<br /> <br /> Raegan said nothing to that. <br /> <br /> Seconds later, Tessa continued the ridicule. "Maybe it’s time for you to seek out another man, you pathetic fool."<br /> <br /> Raegan clenched her fists and said coldly, "Ms. Lloyd, if you are interested in that kind of thing, feel free to pursue it yourself."<br /> <br /> "You..."<br /> <br /> Raegan's retort made Tessa's face change. <br /> <br /> The next second, Tessa raised her hand and emptied the cup of coffee on Raegan. <br /> <br /> Raegan didn't think for a second that Tessa would do something so crazy. She held up her arms just to block the liquid from her face. In no time, the coffee drenched her clothes. <br /> <br /> Raegan frowned. "What did you do that for? Are you out of your mind?"<br /> <br /> It was lunch break and many employees were free to watch the drama. Tessa was even more complacent when she saw growing onlookers. <br /> <br /> She put on a mean-girl look as she said, "What makes you so smug every day, huh? Do you seriously think that others don't know you are just an orphan? The nerve of..."<br /> <br /> Tessa was silenced by Raegan’s shove. <br /> <br /> Her jaw dropped to the floor. She had never expected that Raegan, who was so quiet and timid, would shove her. <br /> <br /> Tessa stuttered, "You... You pushed me? How dare you!"<br /> <br /> Raegan eyed her and replied, "Yes, I did! It seems you need to be taught simple politeness."<br /> <br /> Indeed, she lost her parents when she was a child. But that didn't mean she would allow someone to walk over her for it. <br /> <br /> Wrinkles appeared on Tessa's face as she frowned in anger. As Mitchel's cousin, she was used to being fawned over and respected. This was the first time she had been treated like this. <br /> <br /> Tessa charged at Raegan like a raging bull, poised to retaliate. <br /> <br /> This time, Raegan was fully prepared for what was coming. She grabbed Tessa's wrist so that the latter couldn't move another inch. <br /> <br /> Tessa was shorter than Raegan. As a result, she struggled like an octopus that had one of its tentacles stuck in a fishing trap. <br /> <br /> Tessa cursed angrily, "How dare you put your hands on me? Who do you think you are?"<br /> <br /> These harsh words attracted more people to the break room. <br /> <br /> "That's enough!"<br /> <br /> Out of the blue, a baritone came from behind. Mitchel had left his office and ran into this hullabaloo. <br /> <br /> The entire room fell silent. <br /> <br /> "Mitchel?" Tessa's blood ran cold at the sight of Mitchel. She had always been scared of him. Her mother also warned her against provoking him. <br /> <br /> But when she remembered that Raegan humiliated her, she put on a pitiful expression and sobbed. "Mitchel, she bullied me."<br /> <br /> The sunlight from outside fell on Mitchel's handsome face. <br /> <br /> Raegan felt so grieved all of a sudden, and lowered her head to look at her clothes which were soaked with coffee. <br /> <br /> Their gaze met in the air. With a deep frown, Mitchel looked at Raegan and said, "Raegan, have you forgotten the rules of the company?"<br /> <br /> His ruthlessness made Raegan's breathing cease. She couldn't believe her ears. <br /> <br /> No one dared to make a sound at this moment. <br /> <br /> Raegan just stood straight there with her slender figure. <br /> <br /> When she got employed here, Mitchel had told her that the Dixon Group wasn't a place for her to mess around and that he would not tolerate her making any mistakes. <br /> <br /> Raegan could understand why he took this stand. <br /> <br /> However, at this moment, she was desperate to know whether Mitchel had heard those hard words Tessa scolded her or he was just pretending not to have heard because he agreed to those words. <br /> <br /> Was she truly insignificant to him?<br /> <br /> Scared to death by Mitchel's rage, the crowd soon dispersed. A few employees were bold enough to peep from a distance, unwilling to miss the good show. <br /> <br /> Mitchel's cold eyes made Raegan shiver from head to toe. <br /> <br /> Raegan pinched her palm to suppress her emotions as she looked at Tessa. <br /> <br /> "I'm sorry, Ms. Lloyd. As an employee of the Dixon Group, it was wrong of me to have offended you."<br /> <br /> Eyeing Raegan, Tessa raised her chin complacently. "Humph! Don't think you'll be let off the hook just by making a simple apology. I don't buy..."<br /> <br /> "The offence has nothing to do with the company. Personally, I refuse to apologize to you. Now, if you'd excuse me," Raegan chimed in. <br /> <br /> She then walked past Mitchel without sparing him another look. <br /> <br /> "You..."<br /> <br /> Tessa's face turned blue after hearing what Raegan said. <br /> <br /> Never in her years of being alive had she been so humiliated. She was always the bully, not the victim! <br /> <br /> The humiliation was so much that scolding Raegan wouldn't appease her anger. <br /> <br /> Pointing in Raegan's direction, Tessa shouted, "Mitchel, did you hear what that woman just said? She humiliated me, yet she's still so arrogant. Call her back. I have to teach her some manners!"<br /> <br /> Mitchel, staring at Raegan's thin back, had an ambiguous expression at this moment. <br /> <br /> "Enough!" he said coldly, raising his hand. <br /> <br /> As someone who lived and breathed drama and cruelty, Tessa didn't think Mitchel was partial to Raegan just now. She assumed that Mitchel didn't care about Raegan at all. <br /> <br /> Tessa gritted her teeth and said viciously, "Next time, I'll get someone to teach her a lesson."<br /> <br /> "Tessa!" Mitchel's tone and squint made it a reproof. <br /> <br /> Tessa trembled at once. <br /> <br /> With a somber face, Mitchel said, "I'll only say it once. Forget about what happened here today. Leave Raegan alone."<br /> <br /> The aura he exuded made her tongue go dry. All the vicious ideas she had in store against Raegan disappeared in an instant. <br /> <br /> She stammered, "Ok... Okay, got it..."<br /> <br /> Mitchel cast a cold glance at her and spoke to Matteo. "Irrelevant people wouldn't be allowed in here from today onwards."<br /> <br /> Without catching the drift, Tessa flattered Mitchel. "Nice call. This is a top company. Not everyone gains access in here."<br /> <br /> Matteo nodded to Mitchel and then walked over to Tessa. He gestured to the exit. "Ms. Lloyd, this way, please."<br /> <br /> It wasn't until this moment that Tessa realized that she was the irrelevant person Mitchel just mentioned. She tried to speak to him, but Matteo blocked her way. The security guards then escorted her out. <br /> <br /> They showed her no mercy. Her struggle was useless. <br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Raegan got changed when she returned to her office. <br /> <br /> Her heart was filled with sadness as she thought of how Mitchel looked at her minutes ago. <br /> <br /> Closing hour soon rolled by. <br /> <br /> Raegan took her bag and headed for the exit. However, Matteo stopped her. <br /> <br /> He said, "Mr. Dixon has something urgent to deal with, so he asked me to drive you home."<br /> <br /> Raegan declined the ride without thinking twice. <br /> <br /> She was blind before, but now she could see through the situation. <br /> <br /> In Mitchel's eyes, she was just a nobody. <br /> <br /> How could Mitchel agree to accompany her to visit her grandmother when he didn't even care about her? <br /> <br /> Upon arriving at the hospital, Raegan saw that the nurse was about to feed her grandmother dinner. Raegan took the job over and did it by herself. <br /> <br /> All her life, her grandmother had been living in the countryside, enjoying a quiet life. Everything changed last month when her routine medical checkup showed that she was in need of medical care. Raegan insisted on bringing her to the city for better treatment. <br /> <br /> Her grandmother wasn't aware of her marriage to Mitchel. <br /> <br /> Raegan had planned to surprise her today. But as it turned out, that was no longer necessary. <br /> <br /> Raegan waited for her grandmother to fall asleep before she left. She walked out of the hospital and waited for a taxi. <br /> <br /> In the distance, a black luxury car pulled into the entrance of the hospital. <br /> <br /> Raegan's eyes lit up when she saw it. She recognized that car as Mitchel's. <br /> <br /> Did he come to pick her up? <br /> <br /> At this moment, she forgot all the pain she had been feeling. <br /> <br /> Were her thoughts about him all wrong? Did he care for her, contrary to the gossip? <br /> <br /> The door of the driver's side opened and Mitchel got out. <br /> <br /> Raegan started walking toward him with her heart brimming with joy. <br /> <br /> Suddenly, she stopped dead in her tracks. <br /> <br /> Mitchel had just walked over to the other side and carried a woman out of the car. <br /> <br /> Worry and compassion were written all over his handsome face. <br /> <br /> This wiped the smile on Raegan's face. Her heart sank. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Let's Divorce<br /> <br /> Mitchel's tall and straight figure got closer and closer to Raegan. And then, without saying a word, he strode past Raegan. <br /> <br /> It was hard to tell if Mitchel saw Raegan or just ignored her. <br /> <br /> Regardless, Raegan noticed that the woman in his arms was the same one who had been photographed with him yesterday. <br /> <br /> She was Lauren. <br /> <br /> Raegan's shoes felt like they were made of lead as she walked away. <br /> <br /> She lost all awareness of her surroundings. She got into a taxi absentmindedly. <br /> <br /> Suddenly, the driver uttered, "Ma'am, where to?"<br /> <br /> Raegan was stunned for a moment. <br /> <br /> She didn't want to go back to Serenity Villas. It was only a matter of time before that place stopped being her home. <br /> <br /> After a while, she replied, "Please take me to Crystal Bay."<br /> <br /> She had purchased an apartment at Crystal Bay after getting married to Mitchel. <br /> <br /> At the time, she had hopes of bringing her grandmother to the city, so she bought the apartment on mortgage. It wasn't that big, but it had more than enough space for two people. <br /> <br /> Mitchel didn't understand why she wanted to buy an apartment. He offered to give her a bigger one, but she declined. <br /> <br /> Looking back now, she realized that buying that apartment was the only wise decision she had ever made in the last two years. <br /> <br /> When she arrived at the apartment complex, Raegan sat in the park alone, trying to cool herself down. <br /> <br /> The memories of the past two years were bittersweet. <br /> <br /> Two years had passed in the blink of an eye even though it was more than seven hundred days and nights. <br /> <br /> Love could move mountains, they said. <br /> <br /> Yet, her love didn't move that stone of a man. She finally realized what a fool she had been. She had been making herself a laughingstock in front of everyone. <br /> <br /> It was already late in the night before Raegan finally decided to go into her apartment. <br /> <br /> As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, she saw Mitchel standing in front of the door. <br /> <br /> His sleeves were rolled up casually, and the top buttons of his shirt were undone, which revealed his long neck and part of his collarbone. He was leaning on the wall by the door, his handsome face straight. <br /> <br /> Raegan froze for a moment. <br /> <br /> Why was he here? Didn't she see him at the hospital with Lauren? What brought him here? <br /> <br /> Their eyes met. With his coat draped over his arm and one of his hands in his pocket, Mitchel squinted at her. <br /> <br /> "Why didn't you answer the phone?" he asked, sounding a little grumpy like someone who hadn't slept in a long time. <br /> <br /> Raegan took out her phone and saw she had accidentally put it on DND. <br /> <br /> There were five missed calls from Mitchel. <br /> <br /> This marked the first time in their two-year marriage. <br /> <br /> Mitchel blew up her phone because he couldn't find her? Surprising! <br /> <br /> Before today, she would have been overjoyed by this. People would've thought she won the lottery. <br /> <br /> But now, she just threw her phone back into her bag, folded her arms, and said in a hoarse voice, "I didn't hear it ring."<br /> <br /> Mitchel raised his hand to check the time on the watch, and said impatiently, "I've been looking for you for two hours."<br /> <br /> After arranging everything for Lauren, he returned home to find an empty house. He looked for Raegan everywhere. When he couldn't find her, he asked Matteo to check the surveillance footage of all the roads that led away from the company. <br /> <br /> He later found out that Raegan went to Crystal Bay without telling him. <br /> <br /> "Next time, tell me when you are coming here, okay? Let's go home now." After that, Mitchel walked toward the elevator without sparing her another glance. <br /> <br /> He meant to go back to Serenity Villas. <br /> <br /> Raegan didn't move an inch. She just stared at his broad back and pondered reluctantly. <br /> <br /> Would they have a future? <br /> <br /> Mitchell turned around, only to see that Raegan hadn't taken a single step. He frowned and asked, "Can't you walk? Do you want me to carry you instead?"<br /> <br /> The light in the corridor illuminated his face, making his side profile almost impeccable. <br /> <br /> Raegan took a deep breath and said, "Let's divorce."<br /> <br /> "What do you mean?"<br /> <br /> Mitchel's voice was cold, and his handsome face changed immediately. <br /> <br /> "I want to move into my own place. After all, we will be strangers soon."<br /> <br /> Raegan forced a smile, but her heart was aching as if someone was tearing it apart bit by bit. <br /> <br /> "We will be strangers?"<br /> <br /> Mitchel smiled coldly. "Raegan, what do you think our relationship is now?"<br /> <br /> His questioning left Raegan stunned for a moment. <br /> <br /> Mitchel had made it very clear to her from the very beginning. This facade of their marriage had happened by mutual agreement. There was no love. In the eyes of others, they were nothing more than just a superior and a subordinate. <br /> <br /> Mitchel was quite the catch in Ardlens. Many young ladies longed for his love and were even willing to throw themselves at him. <br /> <br /> His question just now reminded her of that fact. Was he afraid that she wouldn't let him go that easily? If that was the case, he couldn't be more wrong... <br /> <br /> After biting her lower lip to conceal her bitterness, Raegan said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Dixon. I was giving it too much thought. Anyway, please leave me alone from now on. You don't have to come here again."<br /> <br /> After saying that, Raegan couldn't help but burst into tears. <br /> <br /> How could she not be sad when she was cutting ties with the man she had loved for a decade? It was such a long time. <br /> <br /> Regardless of how difficult it was, she knew it was time to let go. <br /> <br /> It was high time she stopped being a fool. <br /> <br /> Strangely, the light in the corridor began flickering. <br /> <br /> The deathly stare Mitchel was giving Raegan right now made the atmosphere seem like the moment before an attack in a horror movie. <br /> <br /> Although he understood that Raegan sometimes could throw a tantrum, he felt that she had just crossed the line now. <br /> <br /> His eyes shone like blazing torches at this moment. But when he saw the tears in her eyes, the rage inside him extinguished in an instant. He said in a low voice, "If this is about what happened between you and Tessa, I..."<br /> <br /> "No, this isn't about her. Mr. Dixon, please leave now."<br /> <br /> A lot of things happened between them. And the incident with Tessa didn't come close to any. <br /> <br /> Raegan felt exhausted. She passed by Mitchel and was about to open the door. <br /> <br /> Yet, Mitchel was displeased with her stubbornness. <br /> <br /> He loosened his tie irritably. He then took a step forward and grabbed her wrist. <br /> <br /> "Stop this, will you?"<br /> <br /> A second later, he put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her into his arms. <br /> <br /> He instantly realized that she was burning up like someone who had been set on fire. <br /> <br /> "You have a fever?"<br /> <br /> Raegan felt dizzy. She rested her head on his chest weakly. <br /> <br /> This made the whole situation complicated. <br /> <br /> Reagan was slow to catch that. When she finally realized that her body was too close to his, she put her hands against his chest and tried to pull back. <br /> <br /> Before she could escape, Mitchel pulled her back and held her by the waist. With a cold face, he said in a low voice, "Where do you think you are going?"<br /> <br /> The light flickered again. Out of the blue, Mitchel lifted her up. <br /> <br /> He then headed for the elevator. <br /> <br /> In a daze, Raegan asked softly, "What are you doing?"<br /> <br /> "What does it look like I am doing?" Mitchel remarked. "Taking you to the hospital, of course."<br /> <br /> "No way!" Raegan cried out in surprise and seemed to regain more strength. <br /> <br /> Mitchel might find out about her condition if they went to the hospital.<br /> <br /> Raegan struggled to get out of Mitchel's arms. However, his tight grip made her efforts fruitless. <br /> <br /> "Don't be so stubborn. You are sick, so you must see the doctor," Mitchel said firmly. <br /> <br /> He walked to the elevator with her in his arms. At this moment, Raegan's heart was thumping so hard that it could jump out of her chest. She flailed in protest. <br /> <br /> "Put me down! 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