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373,154	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":376555}'	Yes	2024-02-26 18:39	active	217	370577872456137	The Health Benefits to Acupressure -->	Acupressure is a type of massage therapy in which manual pressure is applied to specific points on the body. It is a practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that is similar to acupuncture, except that it uses fingertip pressure instead of needles.<br /> <br /> Acupressure is said to help with a range of conditions, from motion sickness to headache to muscle pain. Acupressure benefits are achieved by using pressure points along the energy pathways in the body, to encourage the free flow of energy, or qi.<br /> <br /> Acupressure treats blocked energy, and some think the pressure may cause the release of endorphins, natural pain-relieving chemicals in the body. Others think the pressure may influence the autonomic nervous system, the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary things like your heart, digestion, and breathing.<br /> <br /> According to the principles of TCM, invisible pathways of energy called meridians flow within the body. At least 14 meridians are thought to connect the organs with other parts of the body. If qi is blocked at any point on a meridian, it’s thought to cause health problems along that pathway.<br /> <br /> You can use acupressure to handle many common family concerns. Join us for this introductory class, where we will discuss the acupressure process, some useful acupressure points and how to address some familiar conditions.	LEARN_MORE	https://internationalintegrative.com/product/intro	619155258102733	K.P. Khalsa & IIEI School	https://facebook.com/KPKhalsaHolisticHealthConsultant	225,217	7	3,699,622,980,364,365	2024-02-26 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	1	1	1	Learn more	K.P. Khalsa & IIEI School	6518456705662	internationalintegrative.com	NONE	image	Acupressure is a type of massage therapy in which manual pressure is applied to specific points on the body. It is a practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that is similar to acupuncture, except that it uses fingertip pressure instead of needles. Acupressure is said to help with a range of c...	https://internationalintegrative.com/product/introduction-to-acupressure/	2024-02-25 10:34	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/429539889_428338366216828_1534671201960307568_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=Miz7vnIzAccAX_gDYNQ&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&oh=00_AfA2u-5i_8sFLKayVElnNstloHwxJNV1KoA1BqIxXtiJRQ&oe=65E2EEB5	person_profile	0	Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/429526576_1962399170933113_4875483018208792867_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=iibGaxxDyYEAX84Vjny&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&oh=00_AfC2ZRBn0Mm8Pz1jWM1ibs6mvN4vKjVRklVzmX8u0JOMOQ&oe=65E1DB25	3	K.P. Khalsa & IIEI School	2024-02-26 02:00	View Edit Delete
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374,452	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":374340}'	No	2024-02-26 18:39	active	217	7132356950210660	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! I don't want to go to the hospital!"	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372,878	/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	2024-02-26 18:39	active	217	1454116098855241	📚😍"A Touch of Sweetness"	Chapter 1 Please Marry Me<br /> Arriving at the Civil Affairs Bureau, Vivian William was utterly dismayed to discover that the man whom she was supposed to get her marriage certificate with had yet to arrive.<br /> <br /> As the agreed-upon time stretched to more than half an hour, Vivian grew increasingly restless. She was just about to summon the courage to reach out to him when her phone rang, and his name flashed on the screen.<br /> <br /> As soon as she picked up, his furious voice blared out through the phone, “Vivian, I cannot continue with this relationship. I am aware of your past actions during your university days, and it has made me realize that we are not compatible for marriage. It concerns me that you brought up marriage so quickly when we have only known each other for three days. If it weren't for my ex-girlfriend who also attended the same university as you, I may have been misled by your actions. I have made my decision, and it is best if we go our separate ways."<br /> <br /> The man then ended the call.<br /> <br /> Vivian did not even get a chance to explain herself.<br /> <br /> The fingers clenching her phone were turning white while her lips moved soundlessly.<br /> <br /> The man had not bother to tone down his voice at all, which meant that a lot of people had overheard what he said. The gazes that everyone else had shot her were ones filled with scorn and disgust, stabbing into her like thousands of needles.<br /> <br /> It was exactly like that nightmarish night two years ago.<br /> <br /> She felt as though she was being swallowed in the darkness. No matter how hard she tried, there was simply no escape...<br /> <br /> Beads of sweat formed upon her forehead as she paled dramatically. Without realizing, her whole body had begun to tremble uncontrollably.<br /> <br /> Off to the side, a Finnick Norton with a pair of dark, fathomless eyes was staring at the shivering woman thoughtfully while his slender fingers tapped on the armrests of his wheelchair.<br /> <br /> “Mr. Norton.” At that moment, a young man hurried over to Finnick Norton’s side. Leaning down, he whispered, “Ms. Lopez has informed me that she’s still stuck in traffic. She has said that it might take her at least an hour to get here.”<br /> <br /> “Tell her to go back home. She doesn’t have to bother to come anymore.” Finnick did not even bother to turn his head. His sharp gaze was fixated on Vivian as he added placidly, “I don’t like pretentious women.”<br /> <br /> “But...” The young man, his assistant had an upset look upon his face. “Your grandfather is pushing really hard for you to get married...”<br /> <br /> As though he had not heard his assistant’s words, Finnick pushed the button on his wheelchair to move towards Vivian.<br /> <br /> “Excuse me, miss? Would you mind marrying me?”<br /> <br /> A crisp voice rang out, dragging Vivian out of the darkness that was threatening to swallow her whole.<br /> <br /> Raising her head, she was slightly surprised at what had met her eyes.<br /> <br /> She did not know when it happened, but a wheelchair-bound man seemed to come to a stop in front of her.<br /> <br /> His features were so perfect that they would take anyone’s breath away. Sharply defined brows that rested on a chiseled face, it looked as though his face was sculpted out of marble. He emerged resembling flawless masterpiece.<br /> <br /> Despite the simplicity of his white dress shirt, the design accentuated his lean, yet powerful build.<br /> <br /> Being seated in a wheelchair did not take anything away from his noble and proud air at all. On the contrary, it only seemed to make him appear more aloof and unapproachable.<br /> <br /> It was not until the man repeated his question that Vivian snapped out of the daze. <br /> <br /> “What?”<br /> <br /> “I could not help but overhear your conversation earlier. You’re in a hurry to get married, aren’t you?”<br /> <br /> Her breath was stuck in her lungs at his words, as humiliation and distress swept through her.<br /> <br /> Not waiting for her to reply, the man continued in an indifferent tone. “What a coincidence. I’m in the same boat. Since our goals are alike, why don’t we lend each other a hand?” The way he said it made it sound as though he was talking about a business deal, not one of the most important events of life itself.<br /> <br /> At this point, Vivian finally understood that this man was being serious about them getting married. Nonetheless, we’ve only just met! Getting married right off the bat is far too outrageous!<br /> <br /> “Mister, we don’t even know each other! Don’t you think that you’re being a little too hasty and impulsive?”<br /> <br /> “You didn’t know those men whom you went on blind dates with either.”<br /> <br /> His reply was calm and straightforward, catching Vivian off guard, leaving her speechless.<br /> <br /> “Oh, I get it now. You’re looking down on me because I can’t walk, aren’t you?”<br /> <br /> “Of course not!” - was her automatic response. When she caught sight of the small glimmer of amusement in his dark orbs, she realized that she was doing exactly what he had wanted her to.<br /> <br /> “Miss.” He folded his hands on his lap neatly before he fixed her a burning gaze. “I’m pretty certain that you need this marriage very badly. If you miss out on this chance now, what makes you think that you’ll get another?”<br /> <br /> She had to admit that he was very convincing. He’s right. I desperately need this marriage. Truthfully, it’s probably more accurate to say that I need to be registered in a household account here in this city. Only then will I be eligible to apply for health insurance here, to pay Mom’s expensive medical bills.<br /> <br /> Seconds ticked by as she stared at the man for a very long while. At long last, she squeezed out, “Are you a permanent resident here, in Sunshine City?”<br /> <br /> His lips curled up into an unobvious smirk. “Yes.”<br /> <br /> Once again, Vivian fell silent. Her fingers tightened on her household register.<br /> <br /> Although he was physically impaired, the man before her possessed the mannerism and looks that were certainly leagues ahead of those men that she had been blind dating recently. Oh Vivian, hasn’t your sole aim for the past three months been to get married to a local resident as fast as you can? Now, the opportunity to do so is practically leaping into your arms! Why are you still hesitating?<br /> <br /> Conflicting emotions swirled within her. In the end, she made her decision. The woman nodded in agreement. “Alright, I agree.”<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Married Just Like That<br /> <br /> One hour later, Vivian walked out of the Civil Affairs Bureau with the red marriage certificate clutched in her hands. She felt as though she was floating on air as if everything had been nothing but a dream.<br /> <br /> Never had she ever thought that she would one day suddenly marry a man that she had only met by chance. Perhaps this is fate?<br /> <br /> Lowering her eyes, she gazed at the photo of them sitting side by side. The man’s expression was blank, while hers evidently displayed her unease and reservations.<br /> <br /> Beneath that photo were their names. How absurd is it that I’ve only just come to learn of my new husband’s name? From a marriage certificate, of all things! Finnick Norton. A simple but fitting name for a man like him.<br /> <br /> “Vivian William?”<br /> <br /> The man- Finnick, was also staring at his marriage certificate. He pronounced her name slowly, the low timbre of his voice causing it to roll off his tongue smoothly. The way he uttered it sent shivers running down her spine.<br /> <br /> She was still reeling from her change in marital status when a hand suddenly appeared right before her. A card was pinched between its two fingers.<br /> <br /> “Ms. William, I’m aware that having a wedding and getting a wedding ring are some of the most anticipated events for a woman. Unfortunately, I’m sorry to say that I don’t have time for that. If you’d really like a ring, you can choose one yourself.”<br /> <br /> Tilting her head backwards, Vivian met Finnick’s unreadable gaze.<br /> <br /> “There’s no need for that.” She hurriedly waved her hands in refusal at him. “I don’t care for such formalities.”<br /> <br /> She was long past the age where she would care for such romantic routines. More importantly, she did not want to feel like she had owed him anything, even though he was lawfully her husband.<br /> <br /> “At the very least, get a ring.” With that said, he grabbed her wrist, as he stuffed his card into her hand.<br /> <br /> The moment their hands brushed against each other, the slight difference in their temperature sent a jolt, rushing through Vivian. She was rather surprised by his warmth.<br /> <br /> “Fine then.” Since they were newlyweds, so to speak, she did not want to get into an argument with him over his good intentions. Hence, she accepted the card and kept it aside in her bag.<br /> <br /> “I have a meeting in the afternoon, so I’ll be leaving first. You’ll have to find your own transport.” His tone of voice was as neutral as ever.<br /> <br /> “Okay.” She had not held any hope that he would actually treat her like a real wife, someone who he would love and spoil. That was why she was not disappointed at all that he was leaving her there.<br /> <br /> Abruptly remembering something, he spoke up again, “By the way, I’ll send you my home address later today. Just move in when it’s convenient for you.”<br /> <br /> They had exchanged their phone numbers earlier when they were getting their marriage certificates.<br /> <br /> “I’m not in any hurry!” she quickly responded.<br /> <br /> Although it made sense that they would need to stay together after marrying, the truth was that she was simply not prepared to live under the same roof as a stranger just yet.<br /> <br /> Perhaps the rejection in her tone was too obvious, as Finnick soon lifted his head to glance at her. Vivian flushed a little, in embarrassment.<br /> <br /> However, he did not respond to that. All he did was push a button on his wheelchair to turn it in another direction. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll be taking my leave now.”<br /> <br /> “Alright.”<br /> <br /> She waited for him to get into a black car before she soon took to depart as well.<br /> <br /> After that, she immediately made a call to her company’s Human Resource Department. She told them that she was going to be registered in Sunshine City very soon.<br /> <br /> She heaved a deep sigh of relief once it was confirmed that they would apply for the local health insurance for both her and her family.<br /> <br /> While getting married today was quite a rash decision on her part, at the very least, she had finally managed to resolve the matter that had been plaguing her with worry for a while now. At last, she would not need to agonize over her mother’s medical bills.<br /> <br /> Upon arriving at Glamour Magazine, her workplace, Vivian found that the time for their afternoon interview had yet to arrive.<br /> <br /> Using her remaining free time, she headed over to the shopping mall next door, to buy a pair of wedding rings with the card that Finnick had given her.<br /> <br /> Thereafter, she returned to her desk and sat down, planning on going through the information on this afternoon’s interview one last time. Just then, Sarah slid her office chair over. Her eyes were gleaming as she asked, “Vivian, what’s up with the ring?”<br /> <br /> “Quite an observant one, aren’t you?” Vivian had no intention of hiding anything. After all, the Human Resource Department already knew that she had transferred her household register. Everyone in the company would soon come to know of her change in marital status. “I’ve recently gotten married.”<br /> <br /> “Congratulations, Vivian!” Sarah exclaimed while scrutinizing the ring. “Did your husband gift you this? It’s not a very big diamond, is it? How much did it cost?”<br /> <br /> “A little over one thousand.”<br /> <br /> Vivian did not know anything about Finnick’s financial background so she had chosen a pair of the cheapest and simplest rings that she could find.<br /> <br /> Sarah’s brows furrowed and she stated with a solemn expression on her face, “Vivian, that simply won’t do at all! A wedding ring is a symbol of your marriage. How dependable can a man be, if he won’t even buy you a better ring?”<br /> <br /> “It’s fine. He’s just doing the best that he can,” Vivian answered. Noting the sympathetic look in the other woman’s eyes, she realized that Sarah probably thought that her new husband was not very well-off.<br /> <br /> “That’s enough. Let’s not talk about this anymore.” She swiftly changed the subject, unwilling to linger on it any longer. “Are you ready for the interview later?”<br /> <br /> “Hahaha, most definitely!” Vivian’s distraction tactic had been successful, as Sarah soon gestured towards her attire. “Vivian, what do you think? Am I beautiful?”<br /> <br /> It was only then Vivian noticed that her colleague was dressed in a pink and white skirt dress set. Her hair had also been styled carefully.<br /> <br /> “You look amazing!” Vivian complimented.<br /> <br /> Tickled pink by her words of praise, Sarah’s eyes soon lit up in delight. “Then, do you suppose that I’ll have a chance with the wealthy, bachelor president of Finnor Group?”<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 The President Is My Husband<br /> <br /> Vivian blinked in surprise, as an understanding dawned upon her as to why Sarah had gone through so much trouble to doll herself up. The person that they would be interviewing later this afternoon was the president of Finnor Group.<br /> <br /> In Sunshine City, Finnor Group was akin to that of a legend.<br /> <br /> Three years ago, the company suddenly popped up out of nowhere. Rapidly, it managed to make a name for itself in the finance industry, using extremely aggressive methods.<br /> <br /> Within the next three years, it managed to become one of the financial magnates of Sunshine City, as it was on par with the top three families in the city.<br /> <br /> Yet, what had caught everyone’s attention more, was the president of the company.<br /> <br /> Even now, nobody knew what his name was, or how he looked like. His entire identity was a mystery, a fact that only added more to his allure.<br /> <br /> There was no better example to use, than Sarah, who specifically took time to dress up, when she found out they were going to interview the elusive president.<br /> <br /> Amusement glinted in Vivian’s eyes as she teased, “Sarah, are you sure that you’d want to leave such a good impression on him? Aren’t you worried that the president might be a bald, old man?”<br /> <br /> “Pfft! I don’t believe that!” Sarah stomped her foot in annoyance. “Rumor has it that he’s supposed to be really young!”<br /> <br /> In contrast to Sarah’s hopeful expression, Jenny was entirely serious as she stated, “This interview is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so we need to be fully prepared for it. This is the first time that the president actually accepted a media interview. Our sales will definitely reach an all-time high if we managed to get a photo of him.”<br /> <br /> Vivian nodded in understanding.<br /> <br /> It was true that the president of Finnor Group had never once accepted an interview before. When Glamour Magazine first sent an invite over, he had initially refused, as per usual. Inexplicably, a call came in yesterday, saying that he had agreed to it.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, the sudden good news had shocked the chief editors.<br /> <br /> Upon running through the contents of the interview one last time, Vivian, Sarah, and Jenny headed over to Finnor Group with a photographer.<br /> <br /> Finnor Group was located in the financial district of Sunshine City. They greeted the receptionist on the first floor, stating the reason for their visit. Then, they took the elevator all the way up to the top floor.<br /> <br /> “Are you from Glamour Magazine?” The secretary came over to welcome them the moment they stepped out of the elevator. “Mr. Norton is waiting for you.”<br /> <br /> With that said, she led them into the president’s office.<br /> <br /> Vivian paused slightly when she heard the secretary’s words.<br /> <br /> Mr. Norton? Who would have thought that the president of Finnor Group would share the same surname as my new husband?<br /> <br /> Right before they entered, the nervous Sarah tugged on Vivian’s sleeve, whispering, “Is my hair alright? Is it messy? Oh, it better not be messed up...”<br /> <br /> Snickering softly, Vivian murmured in return, “You’re fine. Not a single hair is out of place. It’s-”<br /> <br /> At that moment, she happened to glance into the office as she spoke. Upon spotting the figure by the windows, she stiffened in surprise and trailed off. All thoughts about reassuring Sarah soon vanished.<br /> <br /> Just then, Sarah’s gaze landed on the man as well. Soon enough, she forgot all about her appearance. The shock was evident in her voice as she muttered, “Oh my god, the president of Finnor Group... He’s actually sitting in a wheelchair?”<br /> <br /> Before Vivian could say anything, the wheelchair slowly whirled around to face them.<br /> <br /> Sarah gasped. “Woah! H-he’s so handsome! He’s more handsome than a celebrity!”<br /> <br /> The fact that he was sitting in a wheelchair was completely overshadowed by his attractiveness. Hence, Sarah could not contain her awed whispers.<br /> <br /> Vivian did not hear a single word that she had uttered.<br /> <br /> Her attention was focused on the man too, but for entirely different reasons than her colleague. 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373,318	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":376641}'	No	2024-02-26 18:39	active	217	368503192772940	🔞Click to read on📜My Husband Is A Mysterious Billionaire📜	❤💋"Our marriage will last for three years. After that, we are quits." He made the last term clear before handing her the contract.<br /> "I think I need to add one... that you can't force me to sleep with you." She lowered her head, blushing, like a frightened rabbit. She didn't notice his lips curved into a light smile after her words.<br /> It was a flash marriage, but she didn't know he was not nobody but the most powerful CEO in this city.<br /> ------<br /> In a private hospital in Sherpole.<br /> "Slap!"<br /> Thea Scott received a hard slap in the face.<br /> However, her father, Roger Scott, didn't stop. He wanted to give her another slap, but she grabbed his hand tightly, making him stop.<br /> Thea stared straight at him with angry and icy eyes. Her voice was cold as she said, "Though I was born out of wedlock, you can't trample on my dignity like that!"<br /> "Well, you're really out of line! Thea Scott! I was so kind to allow you to have my family name. Since you are a Scott, you have to obey what I said.<br /> "It's not up to you to decide whether to marry him or not." Roger's big belly trembled as he shouted in anger, which made him look so funny.<br /> Thea sneered.<br /> "Do you even need me to tell you how the country law works? Do you want me to call the police?"<br /> "Beetch!" Roger was livid with rage, and he roared furiously with an imposing manner.<br /> Clang.<br /> Thea opened the door of the ward, and some nurses happened to walk by.<br /> Roger immediately stopped shouting but just glared at Thea.<br /> "I gave you money to study abroad. Is disrespecting me what you've learned there? I would rather have spent the money on an idiot than you."<br /> "Yeah, your money indeed all went to an idiot who stirred up trouble and needed me to clean up his mess!"<br /> When Helen Scott, who had been sitting there and watching the show, heard Thea mocking her son, she couldn't help but yell, "Thea Scott, how could you be so ungrateful?<br /> "It was with our money that you could live such a good life and study abroad! Shouldn't you return our kindness?"<br /> "Can you stop flattering yourself? Have I ever spent a penny from your family in the past eight years? I was admitted to an abroad university through my own effort.<br /> "Are you sure you want to bring this up? How about I give the president of that university a call? Or you can go to the bank to check if you have transferred a penny to me."<br /> Thea calmly retorted. The Scott family didn't take her in until she was fifteen. She was aware that her mother had spent her last years to make that happen.<br /> Although Thea was hated and even abused by the Scotts, she gritted her teeth and held on.<br /> She would rather go to boarding schools than stay at the Scotts' place.<br /> She studied hard and got free tuition and scholarships to support her study and life.<br /> She had wanted to stay away from the Scott family by going abroad, but to her astonishment, the Scotts lied that her grandmother fell sick and needed her to come back.<br /> It was totally a trap.<br /> Thea's half-brother offended someone he couldn't afford to and needed her to clean up his mess by marrying that person.<br /> How ridiculous!<br /> None of them had the right to decide her fate.<br /> Her voice successfully attracted many people's attention.<br /> Seeing this, Thea raised her voice and continued, "Ryan made a mistake, yet you forced me to marry a strange man to make up for it. We are living in a law-governed society. Don't I have the right to decide on my own life?<br /> "Mrs. Helen Scott, though I'm just your stepdaughter, I'm not such an eyesore of yours that you are so eager to marry me off, right?"<br /> As soon as Thea said that, those onlookers instantly understood what was going on.<br /> At the same time, they began to defend Thea and even accused Helen of being vicious.<br /> Helen had never been treated like that before. She hurriedly stood next to Roger and stamped her feet in anger. "Hubby, look what she did"<br /> Thea looked on coldly, and before Roger could speak, she cut in, "Dad, I know you have a son and a daughter with Helen, so you don't like me anymore. I could understand that.<br /> "I don't want any property of the Scott family, and I won't step into your house again. Please don't meddle in my life. I can't agree to your request. Please forgive me."<br /> After that, Thea turned around and took the opportunity to leave.<br /> Roger glared in anger when he saw Thea running away.<br /> "Thea Scott, come back! Come back, beetch!"<br /> His cursing words provoked even stronger indignation among the onlookers. They all defended Thea and blocked the door.<br /> They pointed at Roger and Helen and swore non-stop.<br /> Roger couldn't bear it and had to close the door.<br /> Helen had never expected Thea to become so tough after the latter studied abroad.<br /> Thinking that it would be hard to explain themselves to the Raven family, Helen asked worriedly, "Hubby, what should we do now? The Raven family is pressing us to give them Thea."<br /> Roger was very annoyed, too. "I won't let anything happen to our son."<br /> In the blink of an eye, he came up with an idea.<br /> He dialed a number at once.<br /> Since Thea had returned home, she certainly would visit her mother's grave.<br /> She placed a bunch of pink roses, her mother's favorite flowers, in front of the tombstone.<br /> Staring at her mother's photo with a smile, she said, "Mom, I'm sorry that I didn't come back to visit you these years. You are not angry with me, are you?<br /> "Don't worry. I'm fine. You have to take good care of yourself, understand?"<br /> Thea had so many things to tell her mother and wanted to share her interesting abroad life with her, to find some peace of mind.<br /> She knew that she could not leave Sherpole in a short time.<br /> This time, she had to settle the things between her and the Scott family once and for all, lest something like that happened again.<br /> "Mom, I'll come and visit you in another day, okay?"<br /> Suddenly, a voice broke the silence.<br /> "Tut-tut. You resemble your mother a lot. But you are much prettier, Thea."<br /> <br /> ##2.Chapter 2 Helping Her Out<br /> Thea looked warily to the left.<br /> There, she saw three men, and the leader among them was wearing a fancy shirt with a cigarette between his lips. He looked like a thug.<br /> He didn't give the impression of being a good person.<br /> However, this was a cemetery.<br /> Who would be so bored as to come there to hit on girls?<br /> "Who are you?" Thea reached into her bag and grabbed the pepper spray, glaring at them with narrowed eyes.<br /> "Your future husband," the man said with a smile and threw the lit cigarette on the tombstone next to him.<br /> Seeing this, Thea shot him an angry stare.<br /> Even though she didn't know whose tombstone it was beside her mother's, the man's behavior was utter disrespect to the person buried there.<br /> "I don't care who you are. Please show your respect. This is a cemetery. Pick up your cigarette," Thea yelled at him.<br /> Unexpectedly, the man laughed out loud. "We are not married yet, and you already began to tell me what to do, honey. If I get you laid here, your mother will be happy to see that you got a man, won't she?"<br /> Hearing these disgusting words, Thea flew into a rage.<br /> "Who the hell are you!"<br /> "Hmm? Didn't Roger tell you?"<br /> Thea was confused.<br /> Associating what happened at the hospital with this thug-like man, she realized something.<br /> The man rubbed his chin with an extremely obscene expression on his face.<br /> Thea suddenly realized that it was Roger who told this man that she was there.<br /> That was why that man came there.<br /> Even an animal would not hurt its child.<br /> But Roger was so cruel to Thea.<br /> Thea would bear this hatred in her mind forever.<br /> "Sweetheart, let's have some fun together. We should be quiet at the resting place of those buried down here." The man pounced at Thea as he spoke.<br /> Thea quickly took out the pepper spray and sprayed it directly in the man's face.<br /> "Ahhhh!"<br /> The man knelt on the ground in pain and covered his face.<br /> "Mr. Raven, are you alright?"<br /> "Go get that beetch! Get her! I'll kill you if I can't fvck her!"<br /> Thea turned pale and turned to run.<br /> These two bodyguards quickly chased after her.<br /> Thea was very panicked, but she knew that she had to calm down. There had to be security guards at this cemetery, so she just needed to keep running until she found them.<br /> 'Right!<br /> Security guards,' she thought.<br /> Bang!<br /> Caught off guard, Thea bumped into a man's arms.<br /> She lost her balance, and her mind went blank. She thought she would fall to the ground.<br /> But to her surprise, the man wrapped his arm around her waist and helped her to regain her balance.<br /> "Mr. Howard."<br /> "I'm fine." Thea heard the man say in a low and pleasant voice.<br /> The next second, the man let go of her.<br /> She immediately came to her senses. When she saw the bodyguards running after her, she grabbed the man's arm subconsciously and begged him. "Sir, please help me. Please help. I will return the favor if you help me this time."<br /> "Hey, don't meddle in. Give that woman to me."<br /> Thea hid behind Mr. Howard, and smelling his woody cologne, she managed to calm down for a while.<br /> She felt helpless.<br /> All her friends were abroad, so she couldn't call any of them for help.<br /> She had no one to turn to in Sherpole.<br /> "Are you really going to return the favor?" Mr. Howard asked.<br /> His voice was so charming that Thea's heart skipped a beat at it. She raised her brows and looked at him, stunned to find that he looked so handsome with deep-set eyes. He had an air of aloofness about him and looked like a god of Greek mythology.<br /> About 6'2 feet, he was wearing a suit, his skin tanned.<br /> This moment, he gave the impression of being a dangerous and aggressive playboy.<br /> But the next second, he seemed to be a fragile intellectual.<br /> This puzzled Thea. She chilled out and replied, "Yes, you have my words."<br /> She could do anything just to get rid of Roger's control and the thug's harassment.<br /> "Deal with them," Mr. Howard said in an intimidating tone.<br /> The men behind him got rid of the two bodyguards in minutes.<br /> Thea breathed a sigh of relief. She was lucky to get help. Though she knew very well that Mr. Howard was no ordinary man, she was grateful that he helped her.<br /> "Beetch! Where are you off to?"<br /> It was the thug's voice.<br /> Thea tensed up. "How did you offend him?" Mr. Howard asked her.<br /> Thea replied through her teeth, "My half-brother offended him, and my father wanted me to clean up the mess by marrying this man."<br /> "You don't want to marry him?"<br /> "Of course I don't."<br /> "I've just done you a favor. If you want me to help you deal with this man, you will owe me another favor, but you've used up your bargaining chip."<br /> Thea was stunned by the words for a few seconds.<br /> 'What did he mean?<br /> 'Does he want to take advantage of me in this situation?' she wondered.<br /> "Wh-what do you mean?" Thea was resigned. Now that she was in a dangerous situation, she had no other choice even if she saw through the man's intention.<br /> She had just escaped from one trap and now fell into another.<br /> "Marry me, and I'll resolve the trouble for you," Mr. Howard said.<br /> He said he would do it for her, not to help her.<br /> Thea gritted her teeth and found his request ridiculous.<br /> How dare he even say that?<br /> Unexpectedly, Mr. Howard added in a casual tone, "The Raven family is very powerful in Sherpole. You will be in grave trouble since you offended them."<br /> Thea closed her eyes. Judging by how Roger was scared of the Raven family and desperate to marry her off, she knew her family had offended someone they couldn't afford to.<br /> She gritted her teeth and agreed. "Fine! I'll marry you."<br /> <br /> ##3.Chapter 3 Going Back On Her Words?<br /> As soon as Thea finished speaking, the thug who chased after her was taken down.<br /> It happened so quickly that he didn't even have a clear glance at the man standing by Thea.<br /> Seeing this, Thea couldn't help but feel worried. "Didn't you say that the Raven family was very powerful? Now that you beat him, won't you get into trouble?"<br /> "Who told you that the Ravens were the only powerful ones in Sherpole?"<br /> Thea compressed her lips.<br /> When the thug who just got beaten up was dragged to Mr. Howard, he wanted to swear but stopped with fear when he recognized him.<br /> "Mr.-Mr. Howard!"<br /> The thug had never expected to meet Derrick, the third son of the Howard family, at the cemetery!<br /> What rotten luck he had!<br /> The thug's scared face convinced Thea of Derrick's words.<br /> "I didn't know you were here, Mr. Howard. Please forgive me. This girl is my fiancee, and we had a quarrel just now. Please don't misunderstand it. What I said is true."<br /> As soon as he finished speaking, the man who grabbed him hit him in the belly with his knee.<br /> It hurt so much that he went down on his knees.<br /> "How dare you try to touch my girl?"<br /> "What? She is your girl? That's not possible. She just returned from abroad, and I never heard that you married a Scott. Or..."<br /> The thug went pale when he heard Derrick's words.<br /> He cursed Roger silently for like a thousand times.<br /> In his eyes, Roger tricked him and got him in trouble.<br /> "I really didn't know it, Mr. Howard. I didn't know she was your girl."<br /> The thug was scared out of his wits. His family was rich, but not as awesome as the Howard family.<br /> Compared with the Howard family, the Raven family was nothing.<br /> Just at this moment, someone ran down from above the hill.<br /> "Mr. Howard, the stuff in front of your parents' tombstone caught on fire, and a part of their photos was burned. We found a half cigarette there."<br /> The words immediately reminded Thea of who threw the cigarette there.<br /> The thug on the ground trembled all over in fear.<br /> Derrick was keen enough to notice the man's guilty look. He lowered his eyes and asked in an icy voice, "Why are you looking so scared?"<br /> "I-I'm not."<br /> "Was it you who set the fire?" Derrick asked, but his voice was certain.<br /> "No, no..."<br /> Derrick tilted his head and asked Thea, "What do you think?"<br /> "It's him!"<br /> The thug immediately apologized again and again. "Mr. Howard, I didn't know it was your parents' tombstone. I really didn't know that. Please forgive me, Mr. Howard."<br /> "Teach him a lesson and send him back to his family. Tell the Raven family that they owe me an explanation!" Derrick said casually.<br /> The thug knew that he was done for.<br /> Since he had offended the Howard family, his family couldn't make it up no matter how hard they tried.<br /> In the car.<br /> Thea held her breath with fixed attention. The whole thing happened so quickly, and now, when she calmed down and thought about it, she realized she had fallen into Derrick's trap.<br /> She was not familiar with those rich and powerful families in Sherpole.<br /> But she had heard a thing or two about the Howard family.<br /> She didn't understand why Derrick, who had such an extraordinary background, would use foul means to make her marry him.<br /> It was a bit absurd.<br /> She couldn't figure it out.<br /> "Where is your birth certificate?"<br /> "It's in my bag." Though Thea had moved in the Scotts' place, she had brought all her important documents with her just in case when she traveled far.<br /> However, she didn't expect she would really need to use them.<br /> "Go to the City Hall."<br /> Thea hadn't taken Derrick's words seriously before, and when she heard that they were going to the City Hall, she panicked.<br /> She looked at Derrick nervously. "You know nothing about me, Mr. Howard. Isn't it a bad idea to get married so hastily?"<br /> "Do you think I fell in love with you at first sight, so I want you to marry me?"<br /> Thea looked into his eyes, but she couldn't read the emotions in them. His voice was gentle but detached.<br /> "Why?"<br /> "Just think about your situation. You can get benefits from me. If we get married, it will do good for both of us. Do you understand?" Derrick said slowly, his long legs crossed.<br /> He talked like marriage was just a business deal, not something important that needed his careful consideration.<br /> "Are you going back on your word?" Derrick asked in a cold voice.<br /> Thea shook her head. "No."<br /> "Good."<br /> Derrick gave a bland response.<br /> The car fell into silence once more.<br /> They arrived at the City Hall, and in less than five minutes, they came out with their marriage certificates.<br /> Thea held hers tightly, only to see Derrick threw his to the driver without even looking at it.<br /> She pursed her lips. She now believed that Derrick was telling the truth.<br /> He married her just because they needed each other's help. Their marriage was all about mutual benefits.<br /> But now...<br /> The marriage certificate dazzled her.<br /> Thea never thought she would suddenly get married when she came back to handle the affairs related to the Scott family.<br /> She took a deep breath and wondered what the Scott family would think if they found out that she married a Howard.<br /> At the Begonia Manor.<br /> The manor was Derrick's personal property.<br /> Thea was not interested in the luxurious exterior of this building. She couldn't collect herself from the fact that she got married.<br /> When she followed Derrick into the house, a famous painting hanging in the entryway caught her attention.<br /> It was only natural that she had an impression of this painting.<br /> She was an auctioneer bestowed with a pair of white gloves when she worked abroad, and the painting was exactly an item she auctioned.<br /> Back then, the painting was sold for three billion dollars.<br /> And the buyer was quite mysterious.<br /> Thea never expected the mysterious buyer to be Derrick.	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373,322	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":373328}'	No	2024-02-26 18:39	active	217	398440502876650	🔞Click to read on📜My Husband Is A Mysterious Billionaire📜	😭💔My father forced me to marry a thug to save his bastarrrd son. At the very last minute, I bumped into a man and made a marriage deal with him. I thought he was nobody, and until the day he introduced me to his family, 👀💥I knew he was not only the heir of the richest family in the world...<br /> ------<br /> In a private hospital in Sherpole.<br /> "Slap!"<br /> Thea Scott received a hard slap in the face.<br /> However, her father, Roger Scott, didn't stop. He wanted to give her another slap, but she grabbed his hand tightly, making him stop.<br /> Thea stared straight at him with angry and icy eyes. Her voice was cold as she said, "Though I was born out of wedlock, you can't trample on my dignity like that!"<br /> "Well, you're really out of line! Thea Scott! I was so kind to allow you to have my family name. Since you are a Scott, you have to obey what I said.<br /> "It's not up to you to decide whether to marry him or not." Roger's big belly trembled as he shouted in anger, which made him look so funny.<br /> Thea sneered.<br /> "Do you even need me to tell you how the country law works? Do you want me to call the police?"<br /> "Beetch!" Roger was livid with rage, and he roared furiously with an imposing manner.<br /> Clang.<br /> Thea opened the door of the ward, and some nurses happened to walk by.<br /> Roger immediately stopped shouting but just glared at Thea.<br /> "I gave you money to study abroad. Is disrespecting me what you've learned there? I would rather have spent the money on an idiot than you."<br /> "Yeah, your money indeed all went to an idiot who stirred up trouble and needed me to clean up his mess!"<br /> When Helen Scott, who had been sitting there and watching the show, heard Thea mocking her son, she couldn't help but yell, "Thea Scott, how could you be so ungrateful?<br /> "It was with our money that you could live such a good life and study abroad! Shouldn't you return our kindness?"<br /> "Can you stop flattering yourself? Have I ever spent a penny from your family in the past eight years? I was admitted to an abroad university through my own effort.<br /> "Are you sure you want to bring this up? How about I give the president of that university a call? Or you can go to the bank to check if you have transferred a penny to me."<br /> Thea calmly retorted. The Scott family didn't take her in until she was fifteen. She was aware that her mother had spent her last years to make that happen.<br /> Although Thea was hated and even abused by the Scotts, she gritted her teeth and held on.<br /> She would rather go to boarding schools than stay at the Scotts' place.<br /> She studied hard and got free tuition and scholarships to support her study and life.<br /> She had wanted to stay away from the Scott family by going abroad, but to her astonishment, the Scotts lied that her grandmother fell sick and needed her to come back.<br /> It was totally a trap.<br /> Thea's half-brother offended someone he couldn't afford to and needed her to clean up his mess by marrying that person.<br /> How ridiculous!<br /> None of them had the right to decide her fate.<br /> Her voice successfully attracted many people's attention.<br /> Seeing this, Thea raised her voice and continued, "Ryan made a mistake, yet you forced me to marry a strange man to make up for it. We are living in a law-governed society. Don't I have the right to decide on my own life?<br /> "Mrs. Helen Scott, though I'm just your stepdaughter, I'm not such an eyesore of yours that you are so eager to marry me off, right?"<br /> As soon as Thea said that, those onlookers instantly understood what was going on.<br /> At the same time, they began to defend Thea and even accused Helen of being vicious.<br /> Helen had never been treated like that before. She hurriedly stood next to Roger and stamped her feet in anger. "Hubby, look what she did"<br /> Thea looked on coldly, and before Roger could speak, she cut in, "Dad, I know you have a son and a daughter with Helen, so you don't like me anymore. I could understand that.<br /> "I don't want any property of the Scott family, and I won't step into your house again. Please don't meddle in my life. I can't agree to your request. Please forgive me."<br /> After that, Thea turned around and took the opportunity to leave.<br /> Roger glared in anger when he saw Thea running away.<br /> "Thea Scott, come back! Come back, beetch!"<br /> His cursing words provoked even stronger indignation among the onlookers. They all defended Thea and blocked the door.<br /> They pointed at Roger and Helen and swore non-stop.<br /> Roger couldn't bear it and had to close the door.<br /> Helen had never expected Thea to become so tough after the latter studied abroad.<br /> Thinking that it would be hard to explain themselves to the Raven family, Helen asked worriedly, "Hubby, what should we do now? The Raven family is pressing us to give them Thea."<br /> Roger was very annoyed, too. "I won't let anything happen to our son."<br /> In the blink of an eye, he came up with an idea.<br /> He dialed a number at once.<br /> Since Thea had returned home, she certainly would visit her mother's grave.<br /> She placed a bunch of pink roses, her mother's favorite flowers, in front of the tombstone.<br /> Staring at her mother's photo with a smile, she said, "Mom, I'm sorry that I didn't come back to visit you these years. You are not angry with me, are you?<br /> "Don't worry. I'm fine. You have to take good care of yourself, understand?"<br /> Thea had so many things to tell her mother and wanted to share her interesting abroad life with her, to find some peace of mind.<br /> She knew that she could not leave Sherpole in a short time.<br /> This time, she had to settle the things between her and the Scott family once and for all, lest something like that happened again.<br /> "Mom, I'll come and visit you in another day, okay?"<br /> Suddenly, a voice broke the silence.<br /> "Tut-tut. You resemble your mother a lot. But you are much prettier, Thea."<br /> <br /> ##2.Chapter 2 Helping Her Out<br /> Thea looked warily to the left.<br /> There, she saw three men, and the leader among them was wearing a fancy shirt with a cigarette between his lips. He looked like a thug.<br /> He didn't give the impression of being a good person.<br /> However, this was a cemetery.<br /> Who would be so bored as to come there to hit on girls?<br /> "Who are you?" Thea reached into her bag and grabbed the pepper spray, glaring at them with narrowed eyes.<br /> "Your future husband," the man said with a smile and threw the lit cigarette on the tombstone next to him.<br /> Seeing this, Thea shot him an angry stare.<br /> Even though she didn't know whose tombstone it was beside her mother's, the man's behavior was utter disrespect to the person buried there.<br /> "I don't care who you are. Please show your respect. This is a cemetery. Pick up your cigarette," Thea yelled at him.<br /> Unexpectedly, the man laughed out loud. "We are not married yet, and you already began to tell me what to do, honey. If I get you laid here, your mother will be happy to see that you got a man, won't she?"<br /> Hearing these disgusting words, Thea flew into a rage.<br /> "Who the hell are you!"<br /> "Hmm? Didn't Roger tell you?"<br /> Thea was confused.<br /> Associating what happened at the hospital with this thug-like man, she realized something.<br /> The man rubbed his chin with an extremely obscene expression on his face.<br /> Thea suddenly realized that it was Roger who told this man that she was there.<br /> That was why that man came there.<br /> Even an animal would not hurt its child.<br /> But Roger was so cruel to Thea.<br /> Thea would bear this hatred in her mind forever.<br /> "Sweetheart, let's have some fun together. We should be quiet at the resting place of those buried down here." The man pounced at Thea as he spoke.<br /> Thea quickly took out the pepper spray and sprayed it directly in the man's face.<br /> "Ahhhh!"<br /> The man knelt on the ground in pain and covered his face.<br /> "Mr. Raven, are you alright?"<br /> "Go get that beetch! Get her! I'll kill you if I can't fvck her!"<br /> Thea turned pale and turned to run.<br /> These two bodyguards quickly chased after her.<br /> Thea was very panicked, but she knew that she had to calm down. There had to be security guards at this cemetery, so she just needed to keep running until she found them.<br /> 'Right!<br /> Security guards,' she thought.<br /> Bang!<br /> Caught off guard, Thea bumped into a man's arms.<br /> She lost her balance, and her mind went blank. She thought she would fall to the ground.<br /> But to her surprise, the man wrapped his arm around her waist and helped her to regain her balance.<br /> "Mr. Howard."<br /> "I'm fine." Thea heard the man say in a low and pleasant voice.<br /> The next second, the man let go of her.<br /> She immediately came to her senses. When she saw the bodyguards running after her, she grabbed the man's arm subconsciously and begged him. "Sir, please help me. Please help. I will return the favor if you help me this time."<br /> "Hey, don't meddle in. Give that woman to me."<br /> Thea hid behind Mr. Howard, and smelling his woody cologne, she managed to calm down for a while.<br /> She felt helpless.<br /> All her friends were abroad, so she couldn't call any of them for help.<br /> She had no one to turn to in Sherpole.<br /> "Are you really going to return the favor?" Mr. Howard asked.<br /> His voice was so charming that Thea's heart skipped a beat at it. She raised her brows and looked at him, stunned to find that he looked so handsome with deep-set eyes. He had an air of aloofness about him and looked like a god of Greek mythology.<br /> About 6'2 feet, he was wearing a suit, his skin tanned.<br /> This moment, he gave the impression of being a dangerous and aggressive playboy.<br /> But the next second, he seemed to be a fragile intellectual.<br /> This puzzled Thea. She chilled out and replied, "Yes, you have my words."<br /> She could do anything just to get rid of Roger's control and the thug's harassment.<br /> "Deal with them," Mr. Howard said in an intimidating tone.<br /> The men behind him got rid of the two bodyguards in minutes.<br /> Thea breathed a sigh of relief. She was lucky to get help. Though she knew very well that Mr. Howard was no ordinary man, she was grateful that he helped her.<br /> "Beetch! Where are you off to?"<br /> It was the thug's voice.<br /> Thea tensed up. "How did you offend him?" Mr. Howard asked her.<br /> Thea replied through her teeth, "My half-brother offended him, and my father wanted me to clean up the mess by marrying this man."<br /> "You don't want to marry him?"<br /> "Of course I don't."<br /> "I've just done you a favor. If you want me to help you deal with this man, you will owe me another favor, but you've used up your bargaining chip."<br /> Thea was stunned by the words for a few seconds.<br /> 'What did he mean?<br /> 'Does he want to take advantage of me in this situation?' she wondered.<br /> "Wh-what do you mean?" Thea was resigned. Now that she was in a dangerous situation, she had no other choice even if she saw through the man's intention.<br /> She had just escaped from one trap and now fell into another.<br /> "Marry me, and I'll resolve the trouble for you," Mr. Howard said.<br /> He said he would do it for her, not to help her.<br /> Thea gritted her teeth and found his request ridiculous.<br /> How dare he even say that?<br /> Unexpectedly, Mr. Howard added in a casual tone, "The Raven family is very powerful in Sherpole. You will be in grave trouble since you offended them."<br /> Thea closed her eyes. Judging by how Roger was scared of the Raven family and desperate to marry her off, she knew her family had offended someone they couldn't afford to.<br /> She gritted her teeth and agreed. "Fine! I'll marry you."<br /> <br /> ##3.Chapter 3 Going Back On Her Words?<br /> As soon as Thea finished speaking, the thug who chased after her was taken down.<br /> It happened so quickly that he didn't even have a clear glance at the man standing by Thea.<br /> Seeing this, Thea couldn't help but feel worried. "Didn't you say that the Raven family was very powerful? Now that you beat him, won't you get into trouble?"<br /> "Who told you that the Ravens were the only powerful ones in Sherpole?"<br /> Thea compressed her lips.<br /> When the thug who just got beaten up was dragged to Mr. Howard, he wanted to swear but stopped with fear when he recognized him.<br /> "Mr.-Mr. Howard!"<br /> The thug had never expected to meet Derrick, the third son of the Howard family, at the cemetery!<br /> What rotten luck he had!<br /> The thug's scared face convinced Thea of Derrick's words.<br /> "I didn't know you were here, Mr. Howard. Please forgive me. This girl is my fiancee, and we had a quarrel just now. Please don't misunderstand it. What I said is true."<br /> As soon as he finished speaking, the man who grabbed him hit him in the belly with his knee.<br /> It hurt so much that he went down on his knees.<br /> "How dare you try to touch my girl?"<br /> "What? She is your girl? That's not possible. She just returned from abroad, and I never heard that you married a Scott. Or..."<br /> The thug went pale when he heard Derrick's words.<br /> He cursed Roger silently for like a thousand times.<br /> In his eyes, Roger tricked him and got him in trouble.<br /> "I really didn't know it, Mr. Howard. I didn't know she was your girl."<br /> The thug was scared out of his wits. His family was rich, but not as awesome as the Howard family.<br /> Compared with the Howard family, the Raven family was nothing.<br /> Just at this moment, someone ran down from above the hill.<br /> "Mr. Howard, the stuff in front of your parents' tombstone caught on fire, and a part of their photos was burned. We found a half cigarette there."<br /> The words immediately reminded Thea of who threw the cigarette there.<br /> The thug on the ground trembled all over in fear.<br /> Derrick was keen enough to notice the man's guilty look. He lowered his eyes and asked in an icy voice, "Why are you looking so scared?"<br /> "I-I'm not."<br /> "Was it you who set the fire?" Derrick asked, but his voice was certain.<br /> "No, no..."<br /> Derrick tilted his head and asked Thea, "What do you think?"<br /> "It's him!"<br /> The thug immediately apologized again and again. "Mr. Howard, I didn't know it was your parents' tombstone. I really didn't know that. Please forgive me, Mr. Howard."<br /> "Teach him a lesson and send him back to his family. Tell the Raven family that they owe me an explanation!" Derrick said casually.<br /> The thug knew that he was done for.<br /> Since he had offended the Howard family, his family couldn't make it up no matter how hard they tried.<br /> In the car.<br /> Thea held her breath with fixed attention. The whole thing happened so quickly, and now, when she calmed down and thought about it, she realized she had fallen into Derrick's trap.<br /> She was not familiar with those rich and powerful families in Sherpole.<br /> But she had heard a thing or two about the Howard family.<br /> She didn't understand why Derrick, who had such an extraordinary background, would use foul means to make her marry him.<br /> It was a bit absurd.<br /> She couldn't figure it out.<br /> "Where is your birth certificate?"<br /> "It's in my bag." Though Thea had moved in the Scotts' place, she had brought all her important documents with her just in case when she traveled far.<br /> However, she didn't expect she would really need to use them.<br /> "Go to the City Hall."<br /> Thea hadn't taken Derrick's words seriously before, and when she heard that they were going to the City Hall, she panicked.<br /> She looked at Derrick nervously. "You know nothing about me, Mr. Howard. Isn't it a bad idea to get married so hastily?"<br /> "Do you think I fell in love with you at first sight, so I want you to marry me?"<br /> Thea looked into his eyes, but she couldn't read the emotions in them. His voice was gentle but detached.<br /> "Why?"<br /> "Just think about your situation. You can get benefits from me. If we get married, it will do good for both of us. Do you understand?" Derrick said slowly, his long legs crossed.<br /> He talked like marriage was just a business deal, not something important that needed his careful consideration.<br /> "Are you going back on your word?" Derrick asked in a cold voice.<br /> Thea shook her head. "No."<br /> "Good."<br /> Derrick gave a bland response.<br /> The car fell into silence once more.<br /> They arrived at the City Hall, and in less than five minutes, they came out with their marriage certificates.<br /> Thea held hers tightly, only to see Derrick threw his to the driver without even looking at it.<br /> She pursed her lips. She now believed that Derrick was telling the truth.<br /> He married her just because they needed each other's help. Their marriage was all about mutual benefits.<br /> But now...<br /> The marriage certificate dazzled her.<br /> Thea never thought she would suddenly get married when she came back to handle the affairs related to the Scott family.<br /> She took a deep breath and wondered what the Scott family would think if they found out that she married a Howard.<br /> At the Begonia Manor.<br /> The manor was Derrick's personal property.<br /> Thea was not interested in the luxurious exterior of this building. She couldn't collect herself from the fact that she got married.<br /> When she followed Derrick into the house, a famous painting hanging in the entryway caught her attention.<br /> It was only natural that she had an impression of this painting.<br /> She was an auctioneer bestowed with a pair of white gloves when she worked abroad, and the painting was exactly an item she auctioned.<br /> Back then, the painting was sold for three billion dollars.<br /> And the buyer was quite mysterious.<br /> Thea never expected the mysterious buyer to be Derrick.	LEARN_MORE	https://www.yumread.com/share/middle/gpvzvu1hnuuqx	102313572902564	Oasisnovel	https://facebook.com/100094037070459	743	1	698,669,832,175,328	2024-02-26 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	1	0	1	Learn more	Oasisnovel	120205773248570724	yumread.com	NONE	image	However, her father, Roger Scott, didn't stop. 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373,387	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":373383}'	Yes	2024-02-26 18:39	active	217	7137855502931041	🔞Click to read on📜My Husband Is A Mysterious Billionaire📜	😭💔My father forced me to marry a thug to save his bastarrrd son. At the very last minute, I bumped into a man and made a marriage deal with him. I thought he was nobody, and until the day he introduced me to his family, 👀💥I knew he was not only the heir of the richest family in the world...<br /> ------<br /> In a private hospital in Sherpole.<br /> "Slap!"<br /> Thea Scott received a hard slap in the face.<br /> However, her father, Roger Scott, didn't stop. He wanted to give her another slap, but she grabbed his hand tightly, making him stop.<br /> Thea stared straight at him with angry and icy eyes. Her voice was cold as she said, "Though I was born out of wedlock, you can't trample on my dignity like that!"<br /> "Well, you're really out of line! Thea Scott! I was so kind to allow you to have my family name. Since you are a Scott, you have to obey what I said.<br /> "It's not up to you to decide whether to marry him or not." Roger's big belly trembled as he shouted in anger, which made him look so funny.<br /> Thea sneered.<br /> "Do you even need me to tell you how the country law works? Do you want me to call the police?"<br /> "Beetch!" Roger was livid with rage, and he roared furiously with an imposing manner.<br /> Clang.<br /> Thea opened the door of the ward, and some nurses happened to walk by.<br /> Roger immediately stopped shouting but just glared at Thea.<br /> "I gave you money to study abroad. Is disrespecting me what you've learned there? I would rather have spent the money on an idiot than you."<br /> "Yeah, your money indeed all went to an idiot who stirred up trouble and needed me to clean up his mess!"<br /> When Helen Scott, who had been sitting there and watching the show, heard Thea mocking her son, she couldn't help but yell, "Thea Scott, how could you be so ungrateful?<br /> "It was with our money that you could live such a good life and study abroad! Shouldn't you return our kindness?"<br /> "Can you stop flattering yourself? Have I ever spent a penny from your family in the past eight years? I was admitted to an abroad university through my own effort.<br /> "Are you sure you want to bring this up? How about I give the president of that university a call? Or you can go to the bank to check if you have transferred a penny to me."<br /> Thea calmly retorted. The Scott family didn't take her in until she was fifteen. She was aware that her mother had spent her last years to make that happen.<br /> Although Thea was hated and even abused by the Scotts, she gritted her teeth and held on.<br /> She would rather go to boarding schools than stay at the Scotts' place.<br /> She studied hard and got free tuition and scholarships to support her study and life.<br /> She had wanted to stay away from the Scott family by going abroad, but to her astonishment, the Scotts lied that her grandmother fell sick and needed her to come back.<br /> It was totally a trap.<br /> Thea's half-brother offended someone he couldn't afford to and needed her to clean up his mess by marrying that person.<br /> How ridiculous!<br /> None of them had the right to decide her fate.<br /> Her voice successfully attracted many people's attention.<br /> Seeing this, Thea raised her voice and continued, "Ryan made a mistake, yet you forced me to marry a strange man to make up for it. We are living in a law-governed society. Don't I have the right to decide on my own life?<br /> "Mrs. Helen Scott, though I'm just your stepdaughter, I'm not such an eyesore of yours that you are so eager to marry me off, right?"<br /> As soon as Thea said that, those onlookers instantly understood what was going on.<br /> At the same time, they began to defend Thea and even accused Helen of being vicious.<br /> Helen had never been treated like that before. She hurriedly stood next to Roger and stamped her feet in anger. "Hubby, look what she did"<br /> Thea looked on coldly, and before Roger could speak, she cut in, "Dad, I know you have a son and a daughter with Helen, so you don't like me anymore. I could understand that.<br /> "I don't want any property of the Scott family, and I won't step into your house again. Please don't meddle in my life. I can't agree to your request. Please forgive me."<br /> After that, Thea turned around and took the opportunity to leave.<br /> Roger glared in anger when he saw Thea running away.<br /> "Thea Scott, come back! Come back, beetch!"<br /> His cursing words provoked even stronger indignation among the onlookers. They all defended Thea and blocked the door.<br /> They pointed at Roger and Helen and swore non-stop.<br /> Roger couldn't bear it and had to close the door.<br /> Helen had never expected Thea to become so tough after the latter studied abroad.<br /> Thinking that it would be hard to explain themselves to the Raven family, Helen asked worriedly, "Hubby, what should we do now? The Raven family is pressing us to give them Thea."<br /> Roger was very annoyed, too. "I won't let anything happen to our son."<br /> In the blink of an eye, he came up with an idea.<br /> He dialed a number at once.<br /> Since Thea had returned home, she certainly would visit her mother's grave.<br /> She placed a bunch of pink roses, her mother's favorite flowers, in front of the tombstone.<br /> Staring at her mother's photo with a smile, she said, "Mom, I'm sorry that I didn't come back to visit you these years. You are not angry with me, are you?<br /> "Don't worry. I'm fine. You have to take good care of yourself, understand?"<br /> Thea had so many things to tell her mother and wanted to share her interesting abroad life with her, to find some peace of mind.<br /> She knew that she could not leave Sherpole in a short time.<br /> This time, she had to settle the things between her and the Scott family once and for all, lest something like that happened again.<br /> "Mom, I'll come and visit you in another day, okay?"<br /> Suddenly, a voice broke the silence.<br /> "Tut-tut. You resemble your mother a lot. But you are much prettier, Thea."<br /> <br /> ##2.Chapter 2 Helping Her Out<br /> Thea looked warily to the left.<br /> There, she saw three men, and the leader among them was wearing a fancy shirt with a cigarette between his lips. He looked like a thug.<br /> He didn't give the impression of being a good person.<br /> However, this was a cemetery.<br /> Who would be so bored as to come there to hit on girls?<br /> "Who are you?" Thea reached into her bag and grabbed the pepper spray, glaring at them with narrowed eyes.<br /> "Your future husband," the man said with a smile and threw the lit cigarette on the tombstone next to him.<br /> Seeing this, Thea shot him an angry stare.<br /> Even though she didn't know whose tombstone it was beside her mother's, the man's behavior was utter disrespect to the person buried there.<br /> "I don't care who you are. Please show your respect. This is a cemetery. Pick up your cigarette," Thea yelled at him.<br /> Unexpectedly, the man laughed out loud. "We are not married yet, and you already began to tell me what to do, honey. If I get you laid here, your mother will be happy to see that you got a man, won't she?"<br /> Hearing these disgusting words, Thea flew into a rage.<br /> "Who the hell are you!"<br /> "Hmm? Didn't Roger tell you?"<br /> Thea was confused.<br /> Associating what happened at the hospital with this thug-like man, she realized something.<br /> The man rubbed his chin with an extremely obscene expression on his face.<br /> Thea suddenly realized that it was Roger who told this man that she was there.<br /> That was why that man came there.<br /> Even an animal would not hurt its child.<br /> But Roger was so cruel to Thea.<br /> Thea would bear this hatred in her mind forever.<br /> "Sweetheart, let's have some fun together. We should be quiet at the resting place of those buried down here." The man pounced at Thea as he spoke.<br /> Thea quickly took out the pepper spray and sprayed it directly in the man's face.<br /> "Ahhhh!"<br /> The man knelt on the ground in pain and covered his face.<br /> "Mr. Raven, are you alright?"<br /> "Go get that beetch! Get her! I'll kill you if I can't fvck her!"<br /> Thea turned pale and turned to run.<br /> These two bodyguards quickly chased after her.<br /> Thea was very panicked, but she knew that she had to calm down. There had to be security guards at this cemetery, so she just needed to keep running until she found them.<br /> 'Right!<br /> Security guards,' she thought.<br /> Bang!<br /> Caught off guard, Thea bumped into a man's arms.<br /> She lost her balance, and her mind went blank. She thought she would fall to the ground.<br /> But to her surprise, the man wrapped his arm around her waist and helped her to regain her balance.<br /> "Mr. Howard."<br /> "I'm fine." Thea heard the man say in a low and pleasant voice.<br /> The next second, the man let go of her.<br /> She immediately came to her senses. When she saw the bodyguards running after her, she grabbed the man's arm subconsciously and begged him. "Sir, please help me. Please help. I will return the favor if you help me this time."<br /> "Hey, don't meddle in. Give that woman to me."<br /> Thea hid behind Mr. Howard, and smelling his woody cologne, she managed to calm down for a while.<br /> She felt helpless.<br /> All her friends were abroad, so she couldn't call any of them for help.<br /> She had no one to turn to in Sherpole.<br /> "Are you really going to return the favor?" Mr. Howard asked.<br /> His voice was so charming that Thea's heart skipped a beat at it. She raised her brows and looked at him, stunned to find that he looked so handsome with deep-set eyes. He had an air of aloofness about him and looked like a god of Greek mythology.<br /> About 6'2 feet, he was wearing a suit, his skin tanned.<br /> This moment, he gave the impression of being a dangerous and aggressive playboy.<br /> But the next second, he seemed to be a fragile intellectual.<br /> This puzzled Thea. She chilled out and replied, "Yes, you have my words."<br /> She could do anything just to get rid of Roger's control and the thug's harassment.<br /> "Deal with them," Mr. Howard said in an intimidating tone.<br /> The men behind him got rid of the two bodyguards in minutes.<br /> Thea breathed a sigh of relief. She was lucky to get help. Though she knew very well that Mr. Howard was no ordinary man, she was grateful that he helped her.<br /> "Beetch! Where are you off to?"<br /> It was the thug's voice.<br /> Thea tensed up. "How did you offend him?" Mr. Howard asked her.<br /> Thea replied through her teeth, "My half-brother offended him, and my father wanted me to clean up the mess by marrying this man."<br /> "You don't want to marry him?"<br /> "Of course I don't."<br /> "I've just done you a favor. If you want me to help you deal with this man, you will owe me another favor, but you've used up your bargaining chip."<br /> Thea was stunned by the words for a few seconds.<br /> 'What did he mean?<br /> 'Does he want to take advantage of me in this situation?' she wondered.<br /> "Wh-what do you mean?" Thea was resigned. Now that she was in a dangerous situation, she had no other choice even if she saw through the man's intention.<br /> She had just escaped from one trap and now fell into another.<br /> "Marry me, and I'll resolve the trouble for you," Mr. Howard said.<br /> He said he would do it for her, not to help her.<br /> Thea gritted her teeth and found his request ridiculous.<br /> How dare he even say that?<br /> Unexpectedly, Mr. Howard added in a casual tone, "The Raven family is very powerful in Sherpole. You will be in grave trouble since you offended them."<br /> Thea closed her eyes. Judging by how Roger was scared of the Raven family and desperate to marry her off, she knew her family had offended someone they couldn't afford to.<br /> She gritted her teeth and agreed. "Fine! I'll marry you."<br /> <br /> ##3.Chapter 3 Going Back On Her Words?<br /> As soon as Thea finished speaking, the thug who chased after her was taken down.<br /> It happened so quickly that he didn't even have a clear glance at the man standing by Thea.<br /> Seeing this, Thea couldn't help but feel worried. "Didn't you say that the Raven family was very powerful? Now that you beat him, won't you get into trouble?"<br /> "Who told you that the Ravens were the only powerful ones in Sherpole?"<br /> Thea compressed her lips.<br /> When the thug who just got beaten up was dragged to Mr. Howard, he wanted to swear but stopped with fear when he recognized him.<br /> "Mr.-Mr. Howard!"<br /> The thug had never expected to meet Derrick, the third son of the Howard family, at the cemetery!<br /> What rotten luck he had!<br /> The thug's scared face convinced Thea of Derrick's words.<br /> "I didn't know you were here, Mr. Howard. Please forgive me. This girl is my fiancee, and we had a quarrel just now. Please don't misunderstand it. What I said is true."<br /> As soon as he finished speaking, the man who grabbed him hit him in the belly with his knee.<br /> It hurt so much that he went down on his knees.<br /> "How dare you try to touch my girl?"<br /> "What? She is your girl? That's not possible. She just returned from abroad, and I never heard that you married a Scott. Or..."<br /> The thug went pale when he heard Derrick's words.<br /> He cursed Roger silently for like a thousand times.<br /> In his eyes, Roger tricked him and got him in trouble.<br /> "I really didn't know it, Mr. Howard. I didn't know she was your girl."<br /> The thug was scared out of his wits. His family was rich, but not as awesome as the Howard family.<br /> Compared with the Howard family, the Raven family was nothing.<br /> Just at this moment, someone ran down from above the hill.<br /> "Mr. Howard, the stuff in front of your parents' tombstone caught on fire, and a part of their photos was burned. We found a half cigarette there."<br /> The words immediately reminded Thea of who threw the cigarette there.<br /> The thug on the ground trembled all over in fear.<br /> Derrick was keen enough to notice the man's guilty look. He lowered his eyes and asked in an icy voice, "Why are you looking so scared?"<br /> "I-I'm not."<br /> "Was it you who set the fire?" Derrick asked, but his voice was certain.<br /> "No, no..."<br /> Derrick tilted his head and asked Thea, "What do you think?"<br /> "It's him!"<br /> The thug immediately apologized again and again. "Mr. Howard, I didn't know it was your parents' tombstone. I really didn't know that. Please forgive me, Mr. Howard."<br /> "Teach him a lesson and send him back to his family. Tell the Raven family that they owe me an explanation!" Derrick said casually.<br /> The thug knew that he was done for.<br /> Since he had offended the Howard family, his family couldn't make it up no matter how hard they tried.<br /> In the car.<br /> Thea held her breath with fixed attention. The whole thing happened so quickly, and now, when she calmed down and thought about it, she realized she had fallen into Derrick's trap.<br /> She was not familiar with those rich and powerful families in Sherpole.<br /> But she had heard a thing or two about the Howard family.<br /> She didn't understand why Derrick, who had such an extraordinary background, would use foul means to make her marry him.<br /> It was a bit absurd.<br /> She couldn't figure it out.<br /> "Where is your birth certificate?"<br /> "It's in my bag." Though Thea had moved in the Scotts' place, she had brought all her important documents with her just in case when she traveled far.<br /> However, she didn't expect she would really need to use them.<br /> "Go to the City Hall."<br /> Thea hadn't taken Derrick's words seriously before, and when she heard that they were going to the City Hall, she panicked.<br /> She looked at Derrick nervously. "You know nothing about me, Mr. Howard. Isn't it a bad idea to get married so hastily?"<br /> "Do you think I fell in love with you at first sight, so I want you to marry me?"<br /> Thea looked into his eyes, but she couldn't read the emotions in them. His voice was gentle but detached.<br /> "Why?"<br /> "Just think about your situation. You can get benefits from me. If we get married, it will do good for both of us. Do you understand?" Derrick said slowly, his long legs crossed.<br /> He talked like marriage was just a business deal, not something important that needed his careful consideration.<br /> "Are you going back on your word?" Derrick asked in a cold voice.<br /> Thea shook her head. "No."<br /> "Good."<br /> Derrick gave a bland response.<br /> The car fell into silence once more.<br /> They arrived at the City Hall, and in less than five minutes, they came out with their marriage certificates.<br /> Thea held hers tightly, only to see Derrick threw his to the driver without even looking at it.<br /> She pursed her lips. She now believed that Derrick was telling the truth.<br /> He married her just because they needed each other's help. Their marriage was all about mutual benefits.<br /> But now...<br /> The marriage certificate dazzled her.<br /> Thea never thought she would suddenly get married when she came back to handle the affairs related to the Scott family.<br /> She took a deep breath and wondered what the Scott family would think if they found out that she married a Howard.<br /> At the Begonia Manor.<br /> The manor was Derrick's personal property.<br /> Thea was not interested in the luxurious exterior of this building. She couldn't collect herself from the fact that she got married.<br /> When she followed Derrick into the house, a famous painting hanging in the entryway caught her attention.<br /> It was only natural that she had an impression of this painting.<br /> She was an auctioneer bestowed with a pair of white gloves when she worked abroad, and the painting was exactly an item she auctioned.<br /> Back then, the painting was sold for three billion dollars.<br /> And the buyer was quite mysterious.<br /> Thea never expected the mysterious buyer to be Derrick.	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373,475	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	No	2024-02-26 18:39	active	217	436979108758459	📚Free reading with Title "Rebirth of the Wife in Despair"	Chapter 1 Ended With Hatred<br /> Clack! Clack!<br /> The sound of footsteps in the hospital's corridor broke the silence of the ward.<br /> <br /> Lying on the hospital bed, Eileen Swan strained to open her eyes slightly, catching a glimpse of someone standing before her as the footsteps drew near.<br /> <br /> Could it be that Eric is here to visit me?<br /> <br /> Exhausted as she was, Eileen couldn't help but feel a surge of joy at the thought of that.<br /> <br /> However, she quickly regained her composure and let out a disappointed sigh when she saw that the person was actually Sarah Swire, the woman whom her husband, Eric Snow, treasured deeply.<br /> <br /> Ugh... What am I even thinking?<br /> <br /> In the six months since Eileen was diagnosed with a brain tumor, her days were filled with dialysis, chemotherapy sessions, a myriad of medications, and constant IV drips.<br /> <br /> Even so, it did nothing to stop her illness from worsening. Adding to her distress, Eric never once visited her.<br /> <br /> Eileen forced a wry smile at Sarah and asked in a hoarse voice, “Why are you here?”<br /> <br /> Sarah flashed her a smile and placed a basket of fruits on the table.<br /> <br /> “You seemed disappointed when you saw me. Eric won't come, so you can stop dreaming about him showing up.”<br /> <br /> She then gracefully tucked her hair behind her ear, retrieved a file from her handbag, and tossed it onto the hospital bed.<br /> <br /> “Eric wanted me to bring you this. You have to sign these divorce papers tonight Snow Group is a huge business, so it's only natural that an heir will come to inherit it. Since I'm already pregnant with Eric's child, you should give up your position as his wife!” Sarah declared proudly.<br /> <br /> The slightly raised bump on her tummy was proof of her statement, indicating her victory in winning Eric over.<br /> <br /> Oh, the irony...<br /> <br /> Eileen had experienced motherhood in the past, but she tragically lost the child, and her body suffered irreversible damage, rendering her unable to conceive again.<br /> <br /> Amidst her ongoing battle with illness, Eric impregnated Sarah.<br /> <br /> Normally, Eileen might have fought Sarah fiercely, even risking harm to her unborn child. However, she now lacked the strength and confidence to confront Sarah.<br /> <br /> “All right. I'll sign it,” Eileen said without any hesitation.<br /> <br /> Her hand, which was connected to the IV drip, trembled as she picked up the pen and signed her name on the divorce papers.<br /> <br /> Sarah froze in surprise as she didn't think it would be this easy. A look of joy then spread across her face as she carefully put the divorce papers back into its folder.<br /> <br /> The shiny diamond ring on Sarah's slender finger was quite the eyesore for Eileen, who had devoted herself fully to Eric throughout their eight long years of marriage.<br /> <br /> She had loved him so much that she sacrificed everything for him, and yet, he never gave her a diamond ring.<br /> <br /> He didn't even give her the chance to see him one last time before divorcing her.<br /> <br /> “Does Eric know that I'm sick?” Eileen asked weakly, her lips pale.<br /> <br /> Despite coming to terms with her reality, she felt a lingering resentment for the way Eric had treated her.<br /> <br /> “Yes, he knows. He said you're a burden and that you should just die off,” Sarah replied without hesitation, her harsh tone mirroring Eric's.<br /> <br /> With her heart numb, Eileen no longer had any reason to doubt Sarah's words. She knew with absolute certainty that Sarah was simply delivering Eric's heartless message.<br /> <br /> Eileen's father had entrusted Eric with all of their family's businesses before his passing, elevating Eric from the once-dependent individual the Swan family took in.<br /> <br /> Even after learning about Eileen's cancer and her limited time left, Eric insisted on divorcing her to be with his mistress.<br /> <br /> Heh... He sure is a heartless one...<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, as Eric was the only man Eileen had ever loved, she still wanted to see him one last time.<br /> <br /> “Could you bring me to him so I can see him one last time?” she pleaded while looking at Sarah.<br /> <br /> “No need for that. Have you taken a look in the mirror lately? What's the use of seeing him when you're in this wretched state?” Sarah retorted, looking down on her like a haughty princess.<br /> <br /> “C-Can I at least call him, then?”<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself, Eileen! Do you see how pathetic you are right now? I would never love a man to the point where I lose all dignity, unlike you!”<br /> <br /> The disdain in Sarah's eyes felt like a knife stabbing at Eileen's heart.<br /> <br /> How did I end up in such a pathetic state that a woman like Sarah, who comes from an ordinary family, could insult me to this extent?<br /> <br /> Ignoring Eileen, Sarah stormed out of the ward in her high heels.<br /> <br /> The door slammed shut, plunging the ward into complete silence once again.<br /> <br /> Eileen, fading in and out of consciousness from the pain, lay weakly on the hospital bed.<br /> <br /> She felt as though she was watching her life ebb away as she stared at the IV fluid slowly dripping from its bag.<br /> <br /> It was Christmas that day. The atmosphere in the streets was incredibly lively with heavy snow and festive decorations.<br /> <br /> Many people gathered in the hospital corridor to watch the snow and wish each other a merry Christmas. They got so carried away that no one noticed the beeping from the monitor on Eileen's bed.<br /> <br /> Eileen slowly closed her eyes as her consciousness faded away little by little.<br /> <br /> She couldn't shake the feeling of hatred for having sacrificed so much for Eric, only to end up losing everything in the end.<br /> <br /> If only I had a second chance to start over and change my life.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Reborn<br /> <br /> Eileen sensed her body floating through the air.<br /> <br /> Splash! The next thing she knew, ice-cold water splashed against her face. Eileen mustered all her strength and forced her eyes open.<br /> <br /> Shivers ran down her body as she gazed up to find Eric staring at her.<br /> <br /> He turned off the shower when he saw that Eileen was awake.<br /> <br /> With a disdainful look, as if he were viewing a despicable prostitute, he exclaimed, “I can't believe you'd drug me, Eileen! How shameless can you be?”<br /> <br /> Eileen glanced about and realized that she was in the bathroom inside Eric's bedroom.<br /> <br /> Huh? Didn't I just die? Why am I here? Did I get reborn or something?<br /> <br /> The place was in disarray, with toothbrushes and shampoo bottles scattered on the floor. Eric, in a dark-colored suit, had wet hair and a wet chest.<br /> <br /> Judging by the look of anger in his eyes, it became obvious that things were pretty heated a moment ago.<br /> <br /> After taking a moment to recall what was going on, Eileen remembered that this incident took place on Eric's birthday eight years ago.<br /> <br /> Nursing a long-standing crush on him, she changed into a sexy, black lace nightgown and decided to present herself to him as a gift.<br /> <br /> o ensure the success of her plan, she had spiked Eric's wine with an aphrodisiac.<br /> <br /> However, Eric somehow saw through her scheme and forced that wine down Eileen's throat instead.<br /> <br /> After that, he dragged her into the bedroom.<br /> <br /> It didn't take long for the aphrodisiac's effects to kick in. As Eileen's body got hotter, she tore her nightgown off and threw herself at Eric.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Eric dragged her into the bathroom and hosed her down with the shower. That was what led to the current situation they were in.<br /> <br /> Eileen realized she had been reborn to the time when she was eighteen.<br /> <br /> Kneeling in front of Eileen, Eric fixed her with a cold gaze. Devoid of any affection, he uttered, “This is the final time I'm making it clear, Eileen! I'll never have feelings for you, so stop wasting your time on me! I'm your brother, and that won't change. You're on your own.”<br /> <br /> With that statement, Eric turned away and left.<br /> <br /> Struggling to rise from the bathroom floor, Eileen swayed unsteadily. When she glanced at the mirror, she observed her slender arms and youthful face.<br /> <br /> Her cheeks were still flushed from the effects of the aphrodisiac, and her nightgown lay in tatters, rendering her appearance nothing short of absurd.<br /> <br /> Eric is right. He is indeed my brother...<br /> <br /> She was fifteen when she first met Eric.<br /> <br /> Her father, Will Swan, had brought Eric home and said to her, “He'll be your brother from now on.”<br /> <br /> Despite his young age, Eric exuded a surprisingly mature aura. However, he had a cold personality and always kept his distance from her.<br /> <br /> Despite his efforts to avoid her, Eileen found herself falling in love with him from the moment they first met.<br /> <br /> Eric, on the other hand, persistently avoided her advances and constantly reminded her that they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Even so, Eileen was so madly in love with him that she refused to give up no matter what. The more Eric tried to distance himself, the more determined she became to get closer to him. Eileen's possessiveness reached a point where seeing Eric with other women drove her to the brink of madness.<br /> <br /> On one occasion, she went all out, dressing up and baking him a cake. However, upon arriving at his office, she witnessed an attractive woman smiling warmly at him.<br /> <br /> Consumed by jealousy, Eileen impulsively smashed the cake onto the woman's head, creating a chaotic scene.<br /> <br /> The woman, covered in cream, produced a contract from her bag. To Eileen's embarrassment, it turned out the woman was a representative from a company there for a business discussion with Eric.<br /> <br /> Furious at Eileen for disrupting the business deal, Eric angrily left and went missing for a few days.<br /> <br /> In order to look for him, Eileen skipped classes and waited outside his office daily.<br /> <br /> Whether out of exhaustion from her relentless pursuit or for other reasons, Eric eventually agreed to date her.<br /> <br /> Not long after, she was able to force Eric into marrying her as well.<br /> <br /> However, Eileen's one-sided love ultimately resulted in her losing everything.<br /> <br /> Returning to her bedroom, she took a shower, changed into a clean nightgown, and patiently waited for the effects of the aphrodisiac to wear off before lying down on her bed.<br /> <br /> The room, adorned with a pink color theme and girly décor, emanated a feminine atmosphere.<br /> <br /> This is my bedroom before I got married...<br /> <br /> Eileen's heart sank as she lay on her bed, the familiar surroundings enveloping her.<br /> <br /> She had been reborn and sent back to a moment in time before the tragedy took place. While it wasn't all the way before things went downhill, it wasn't too late for her to do something about it either.<br /> <br /> A mix of indescribable joy and profound pain coursed through her as she crossed her trembling arms.<br /> <br /> At that moment, Eileen vowed to not make the same mistakes again. This time, I shall live for myself instead!<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Meeting Eric Again<br /> <br /> Lost in thought, Eileen was interrupted by a series of knocks on the door.<br /> <br /> “Ms. Eileen, are you all right? Is everything okay between you and Mr. Snow?”<br /> <br /> The voice echoing from outside the door filled Eileen's heart with joy, prompting her to get out of bed and open the door.<br /> <br /> At the sight of Eileen, the Swan family's servant, Sharon Swire, sighed in relief, but the look on her face was swiftly replaced by one of deep concern.<br /> <br /> “Ms. Eileen, I saw Mr. Snow storm out in a fury. Did the two of you have a fight again?”<br /> <br /> The current Sharon was still young. Gazing at her, Eileen couldn't help but feel a lump forming in her throat. Tears welled up in her eyes at once and blurred her vision as she dashed forward to hug Sharon.<br /> <br /> Taking in Eileen's tear-stained countenance, Sharon instantly furrowed her brows. “Ms. Eileen, why are you crying? Did you have a nightmare? Don't worry. I'm here for you.”<br /> <br /> Eileen, unable to stop her tears from falling, buried her face in Sharon's soft embrace, smelling the familiar detergent scent on the latter. It's really Sharon. Only Sharon prefers using this type of detergent to do her laundry.<br /> <br /> Choking back sobs, Eileen shook her head and said, “Sharon, I'm hungry. Do we have anything to eat?”<br /> <br /> Sharon broke into laughter. “So, you're just hungry? Is that a reason for a grown-up like you to cry? I'll go make you some spaghetti!”<br /> <br /> Ten minutes later, Eileen sat at the dining table downstairs, watching Sharon serve her a steaming plate of spaghetti.<br /> <br /> “Eat up, Ms. Eileen!”<br /> <br /> Eileen nodded and began to devour the food, startling Sharon with her demeanor.<br /> <br /> The spaghetti still tastes the same as before. Suppressing her urge to cry, Eileen cleaned her plate.<br /> <br /> Only after watching Eileen finish having her meal did Sharon ask tentatively, “Ms. Eileen, I heard a huge commotion upstairs earlier but didn't dare to check. Moreover, Mr. Snow appeared furious when he left. What happened between you two?”<br /> <br /> Eileen reached out for a piece of tissue and wiped her mouth with it, answering indifferently, “It's nothing, Sharon. We just had a little argument.”<br /> <br /> She couldn't possibly tell Sharon that she tried to seduce Eric but failed and instead ended up being taught a lesson by him.<br /> <br /> Sharon bobbed her head. The next second, seemingly suddenly recalling something, she continued, “By the way, Ms. Eileen, Mr. Swan asked me to tell you he can't make it back for a banquet and wants you and Mr. Snow to attend on his behalf.”<br /> <br /> Eileen was momentarily stunned. In her previous life, Will had only asked Eric to go, so she wondered why she was included this time.<br /> <br /> Pouting, she nodded obediently. It seems I'll be meeting Eric again soon.<br /> <br /> On the day of the banquet, the servants brought the evening gown prepared for her early in the morning.<br /> <br /> Eileen glanced at the outfit. It was a pink princess dress, its fluffy skirt adorned with dazzling gemstones that sparkled under the light.<br /> <br /> Will had always been willing to spend money on his only daughter, but there was no real father-daughter affection between Eileen and him.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she didn't dare refuse Will's request for her to attend the banquet, having no choice but to comply with his instructions.<br /> <br /> After Eileen washed her face, she gazed at her own reflection in the mirror.<br /> <br /> She was looking at a youthful, innocent girl with skin as tender and smooth as a baby's bottom, contrasting starkly with her previous state marred by illness.<br /> <br /> Sharon, holding a blanket, entered. She glanced at Eileen, grinned, and complimented, “You're so pretty, Ms. Eileen, even more charming than the celebrities on television!”<br /> <br /> Eileen replied sheepishly, “Sharon, you're teasing me again!”<br /> <br /> In fact, she was indeed beautiful, having grown into a striking figure at the age of eighteen. With delicate facial features, fair and tender skin, a petite face with a hint of baby fat, and radiant eyes, she looked somewhat naïve.<br /> <br /> However, Eileen's personality was quite despicable. She carried herself with the typical arrogance and willfulness of a pampered young lady from a wealthy family, which was why she never had any friends in her previous life.<br /> <br /> By the time Eileen changed into her evening gown and finished preening herself, it was already evening.<br /> <br /> The sound of a car horn came from outside. Eileen looked out the window and saw a black Bentley driving into the courtyard.<br /> <br /> Eric had returned.<br /> <br /> Gripping the hem of her dress, Eileen turned around and prepared to head downstairs.<br /> <br /> As she descended the stairs, she saw Eric standing in the living room with his arms crossed.<br /> <br /> His tall and upright figure was clad in a crisp, black suit. Even as he stood motionless in his spot, he exuded an overwhelming, aloof, and noble aura. When observed up close, his countenance appeared all the more stunning, carrying an intimidating sense of authority and steadfastness inherent in those of higher status.<br /> <br /> A man like him was naturally attractive to women.<br /> <br /> In the past, I was also enchanted by this very outward form of his, wasn't I? I threw myself at him like a moth to a flame, only to pay a devastating price in the end. At that thought, Eileen felt her legs turn to lead as she continued to advance in his direction.<br /> <br /> Hearing the resounding footsteps, Eric slightly turned his head around to glance behind him and noticed Eileen, who was dressed in a long pink dress with a waist-cinching design that accentuated her slender figure and a pair of strappy heels. As she walked, her delicate ankles could be vaguely observed beneath the hem of her dress. At that moment, she resembled a princess straight out of a fairy tale.<br /> <br /> Such a scene could take any man's breath away, but Eric merely briefly swept his eyes across her before averting his gaze, then uttered expressionlessly, “Let's go.”<br /> <br /> With that, he turned and strode away without waiting for her.<br /> <br /> Eileen awkwardly lifted the hem of her dress and hurried after him.<br /> Click to READ more👉👉Title：🔥🔥🔥Rebirth of the Wife in Despair🔥🔥🔥	LEARN_MORE	https://page.joyreadings.com/h5-book-share-custom4	102114825976458	The novels	https://facebook.com/100085012467697	26,957	1	761,745,695,561,380	2024-02-26 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	1	0	1	Learn more	The novels	120205783648070724	page.joyreadings.com	NONE	image		https://page.joyreadings.com/h5-book-share-custom4.html?lang=en&id=6458&brand=2&app=0&ppid=2269&pid=FBW2A&campaign={{campaign.id}}&adset_id={{adset.id}}&ad_id={{ad.id}}&utm_source=FBW2A&utm_medium={{placement}}&utm_campaign={{campaign.id}}&utm_term={{adset.id}}&utm_content={{ad.id}}&ori_campaign_id=120205783635360724&ori_adset_id=120205783637190724&ori_ad_id=120205783644970724	2024-02-26 01:29	https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/429928116_331446663234330_5270504182862365340_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=-PwqUCcgheUAX-X8NRt&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfBJhR0n83wjkhvKDIbIsp-chACqkxnzRRL6OL6y1ZLHmw&oe=65E1C7B9	person_profile	0	The novels	https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/429963364_309417678418945_2481020690120388728_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=5h1p84LvvLYAX_vGdo5&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfAyZ97WsTZ49voX9xXgghJBHJrV6o-FY4NvsWXZhrPeEA&oe=65E15895	3	The novels	2024-02-26 02:00	View Edit Delete
373,477	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) null	Yes	2024-02-26 18:39	active	217	959320041734854	📚Free reading with Title "Rebirth of the Wife in Despair"	Chapter 1 Ended With Hatred<br /> Clack! Clack!<br /> The sound of footsteps in the hospital's corridor broke the silence of the ward.<br /> <br /> Lying on the hospital bed, Eileen Swan strained to open her eyes slightly, catching a glimpse of someone standing before her as the footsteps drew near.<br /> <br /> Could it be that Eric is here to visit me?<br /> <br /> Exhausted as she was, Eileen couldn't help but feel a surge of joy at the thought of that.<br /> <br /> However, she quickly regained her composure and let out a disappointed sigh when she saw that the person was actually Sarah Swire, the woman whom her husband, Eric Snow, treasured deeply.<br /> <br /> Ugh... What am I even thinking?<br /> <br /> In the six months since Eileen was diagnosed with a brain tumor, her days were filled with dialysis, chemotherapy sessions, a myriad of medications, and constant IV drips.<br /> <br /> Even so, it did nothing to stop her illness from worsening. Adding to her distress, Eric never once visited her.<br /> <br /> Eileen forced a wry smile at Sarah and asked in a hoarse voice, “Why are you here?”<br /> <br /> Sarah flashed her a smile and placed a basket of fruits on the table.<br /> <br /> “You seemed disappointed when you saw me. Eric won't come, so you can stop dreaming about him showing up.”<br /> <br /> She then gracefully tucked her hair behind her ear, retrieved a file from her handbag, and tossed it onto the hospital bed.<br /> <br /> “Eric wanted me to bring you this. You have to sign these divorce papers tonight Snow Group is a huge business, so it's only natural that an heir will come to inherit it. Since I'm already pregnant with Eric's child, you should give up your position as his wife!” Sarah declared proudly.<br /> <br /> The slightly raised bump on her tummy was proof of her statement, indicating her victory in winning Eric over.<br /> <br /> Oh, the irony...<br /> <br /> Eileen had experienced motherhood in the past, but she tragically lost the child, and her body suffered irreversible damage, rendering her unable to conceive again.<br /> <br /> Amidst her ongoing battle with illness, Eric impregnated Sarah.<br /> <br /> Normally, Eileen might have fought Sarah fiercely, even risking harm to her unborn child. However, she now lacked the strength and confidence to confront Sarah.<br /> <br /> “All right. I'll sign it,” Eileen said without any hesitation.<br /> <br /> Her hand, which was connected to the IV drip, trembled as she picked up the pen and signed her name on the divorce papers.<br /> <br /> Sarah froze in surprise as she didn't think it would be this easy. A look of joy then spread across her face as she carefully put the divorce papers back into its folder.<br /> <br /> The shiny diamond ring on Sarah's slender finger was quite the eyesore for Eileen, who had devoted herself fully to Eric throughout their eight long years of marriage.<br /> <br /> She had loved him so much that she sacrificed everything for him, and yet, he never gave her a diamond ring.<br /> <br /> He didn't even give her the chance to see him one last time before divorcing her.<br /> <br /> “Does Eric know that I'm sick?” Eileen asked weakly, her lips pale.<br /> <br /> Despite coming to terms with her reality, she felt a lingering resentment for the way Eric had treated her.<br /> <br /> “Yes, he knows. He said you're a burden and that you should just die off,” Sarah replied without hesitation, her harsh tone mirroring Eric's.<br /> <br /> With her heart numb, Eileen no longer had any reason to doubt Sarah's words. She knew with absolute certainty that Sarah was simply delivering Eric's heartless message.<br /> <br /> Eileen's father had entrusted Eric with all of their family's businesses before his passing, elevating Eric from the once-dependent individual the Swan family took in.<br /> <br /> Even after learning about Eileen's cancer and her limited time left, Eric insisted on divorcing her to be with his mistress.<br /> <br /> Heh... He sure is a heartless one...<br /> <br /> Nevertheless, as Eric was the only man Eileen had ever loved, she still wanted to see him one last time.<br /> <br /> “Could you bring me to him so I can see him one last time?” she pleaded while looking at Sarah.<br /> <br /> “No need for that. Have you taken a look in the mirror lately? What's the use of seeing him when you're in this wretched state?” Sarah retorted, looking down on her like a haughty princess.<br /> <br /> “C-Can I at least call him, then?”<br /> <br /> “Look at yourself, Eileen! Do you see how pathetic you are right now? I would never love a man to the point where I lose all dignity, unlike you!”<br /> <br /> The disdain in Sarah's eyes felt like a knife stabbing at Eileen's heart.<br /> <br /> How did I end up in such a pathetic state that a woman like Sarah, who comes from an ordinary family, could insult me to this extent?<br /> <br /> Ignoring Eileen, Sarah stormed out of the ward in her high heels.<br /> <br /> The door slammed shut, plunging the ward into complete silence once again.<br /> <br /> Eileen, fading in and out of consciousness from the pain, lay weakly on the hospital bed.<br /> <br /> She felt as though she was watching her life ebb away as she stared at the IV fluid slowly dripping from its bag.<br /> <br /> It was Christmas that day. The atmosphere in the streets was incredibly lively with heavy snow and festive decorations.<br /> <br /> Many people gathered in the hospital corridor to watch the snow and wish each other a merry Christmas. They got so carried away that no one noticed the beeping from the monitor on Eileen's bed.<br /> <br /> Eileen slowly closed her eyes as her consciousness faded away little by little.<br /> <br /> She couldn't shake the feeling of hatred for having sacrificed so much for Eric, only to end up losing everything in the end.<br /> <br /> If only I had a second chance to start over and change my life.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Reborn<br /> <br /> Eileen sensed her body floating through the air.<br /> <br /> Splash! The next thing she knew, ice-cold water splashed against her face. Eileen mustered all her strength and forced her eyes open.<br /> <br /> Shivers ran down her body as she gazed up to find Eric staring at her.<br /> <br /> He turned off the shower when he saw that Eileen was awake.<br /> <br /> With a disdainful look, as if he were viewing a despicable prostitute, he exclaimed, “I can't believe you'd drug me, Eileen! How shameless can you be?”<br /> <br /> Eileen glanced about and realized that she was in the bathroom inside Eric's bedroom.<br /> <br /> Huh? Didn't I just die? Why am I here? Did I get reborn or something?<br /> <br /> The place was in disarray, with toothbrushes and shampoo bottles scattered on the floor. Eric, in a dark-colored suit, had wet hair and a wet chest.<br /> <br /> Judging by the look of anger in his eyes, it became obvious that things were pretty heated a moment ago.<br /> <br /> After taking a moment to recall what was going on, Eileen remembered that this incident took place on Eric's birthday eight years ago.<br /> <br /> Nursing a long-standing crush on him, she changed into a sexy, black lace nightgown and decided to present herself to him as a gift.<br /> <br /> o ensure the success of her plan, she had spiked Eric's wine with an aphrodisiac.<br /> <br /> However, Eric somehow saw through her scheme and forced that wine down Eileen's throat instead.<br /> <br /> After that, he dragged her into the bedroom.<br /> <br /> It didn't take long for the aphrodisiac's effects to kick in. As Eileen's body got hotter, she tore her nightgown off and threw herself at Eric.<br /> <br /> Eventually, Eric dragged her into the bathroom and hosed her down with the shower. That was what led to the current situation they were in.<br /> <br /> Eileen realized she had been reborn to the time when she was eighteen.<br /> <br /> Kneeling in front of Eileen, Eric fixed her with a cold gaze. Devoid of any affection, he uttered, “This is the final time I'm making it clear, Eileen! I'll never have feelings for you, so stop wasting your time on me! I'm your brother, and that won't change. You're on your own.”<br /> <br /> With that statement, Eric turned away and left.<br /> <br /> Struggling to rise from the bathroom floor, Eileen swayed unsteadily. When she glanced at the mirror, she observed her slender arms and youthful face.<br /> <br /> Her cheeks were still flushed from the effects of the aphrodisiac, and her nightgown lay in tatters, rendering her appearance nothing short of absurd.<br /> <br /> Eric is right. He is indeed my brother...<br /> <br /> She was fifteen when she first met Eric.<br /> <br /> Her father, Will Swan, had brought Eric home and said to her, “He'll be your brother from now on.”<br /> <br /> Despite his young age, Eric exuded a surprisingly mature aura. However, he had a cold personality and always kept his distance from her.<br /> <br /> Despite his efforts to avoid her, Eileen found herself falling in love with him from the moment they first met.<br /> <br /> Eric, on the other hand, persistently avoided her advances and constantly reminded her that they were siblings.<br /> <br /> Even so, Eileen was so madly in love with him that she refused to give up no matter what. The more Eric tried to distance himself, the more determined she became to get closer to him. Eileen's possessiveness reached a point where seeing Eric with other women drove her to the brink of madness.<br /> <br /> On one occasion, she went all out, dressing up and baking him a cake. However, upon arriving at his office, she witnessed an attractive woman smiling warmly at him.<br /> <br /> Consumed by jealousy, Eileen impulsively smashed the cake onto the woman's head, creating a chaotic scene.<br /> <br /> The woman, covered in cream, produced a contract from her bag. To Eileen's embarrassment, it turned out the woman was a representative from a company there for a business discussion with Eric.<br /> <br /> Furious at Eileen for disrupting the business deal, Eric angrily left and went missing for a few days.<br /> <br /> In order to look for him, Eileen skipped classes and waited outside his office daily.<br /> <br /> Whether out of exhaustion from her relentless pursuit or for other reasons, Eric eventually agreed to date her.<br /> <br /> Not long after, she was able to force Eric into marrying her as well.<br /> <br /> However, Eileen's one-sided love ultimately resulted in her losing everything.<br /> <br /> Returning to her bedroom, she took a shower, changed into a clean nightgown, and patiently waited for the effects of the aphrodisiac to wear off before lying down on her bed.<br /> <br /> The room, adorned with a pink color theme and girly décor, emanated a feminine atmosphere.<br /> <br /> This is my bedroom before I got married...<br /> <br /> Eileen's heart sank as she lay on her bed, the familiar surroundings enveloping her.<br /> <br /> She had been reborn and sent back to a moment in time before the tragedy took place. While it wasn't all the way before things went downhill, it wasn't too late for her to do something about it either.<br /> <br /> A mix of indescribable joy and profound pain coursed through her as she crossed her trembling arms.<br /> <br /> At that moment, Eileen vowed to not make the same mistakes again. This time, I shall live for myself instead!<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Meeting Eric Again<br /> <br /> Lost in thought, Eileen was interrupted by a series of knocks on the door.<br /> <br /> “Ms. Eileen, are you all right? Is everything okay between you and Mr. Snow?”<br /> <br /> The voice echoing from outside the door filled Eileen's heart with joy, prompting her to get out of bed and open the door.<br /> <br /> At the sight of Eileen, the Swan family's servant, Sharon Swire, sighed in relief, but the look on her face was swiftly replaced by one of deep concern.<br /> <br /> “Ms. Eileen, I saw Mr. Snow storm out in a fury. Did the two of you have a fight again?”<br /> <br /> The current Sharon was still young. Gazing at her, Eileen couldn't help but feel a lump forming in her throat. Tears welled up in her eyes at once and blurred her vision as she dashed forward to hug Sharon.<br /> <br /> Taking in Eileen's tear-stained countenance, Sharon instantly furrowed her brows. “Ms. Eileen, why are you crying? Did you have a nightmare? Don't worry. I'm here for you.”<br /> <br /> Eileen, unable to stop her tears from falling, buried her face in Sharon's soft embrace, smelling the familiar detergent scent on the latter. It's really Sharon. Only Sharon prefers using this type of detergent to do her laundry.<br /> <br /> Choking back sobs, Eileen shook her head and said, “Sharon, I'm hungry. Do we have anything to eat?”<br /> <br /> Sharon broke into laughter. “So, you're just hungry? Is that a reason for a grown-up like you to cry? I'll go make you some spaghetti!”<br /> <br /> Ten minutes later, Eileen sat at the dining table downstairs, watching Sharon serve her a steaming plate of spaghetti.<br /> <br /> “Eat up, Ms. Eileen!”<br /> <br /> Eileen nodded and began to devour the food, startling Sharon with her demeanor.<br /> <br /> The spaghetti still tastes the same as before. Suppressing her urge to cry, Eileen cleaned her plate.<br /> <br /> Only after watching Eileen finish having her meal did Sharon ask tentatively, “Ms. Eileen, I heard a huge commotion upstairs earlier but didn't dare to check. Moreover, Mr. Snow appeared furious when he left. What happened between you two?”<br /> <br /> Eileen reached out for a piece of tissue and wiped her mouth with it, answering indifferently, “It's nothing, Sharon. We just had a little argument.”<br /> <br /> She couldn't possibly tell Sharon that she tried to seduce Eric but failed and instead ended up being taught a lesson by him.<br /> <br /> Sharon bobbed her head. The next second, seemingly suddenly recalling something, she continued, “By the way, Ms. Eileen, Mr. Swan asked me to tell you he can't make it back for a banquet and wants you and Mr. Snow to attend on his behalf.”<br /> <br /> Eileen was momentarily stunned. In her previous life, Will had only asked Eric to go, so she wondered why she was included this time.<br /> <br /> Pouting, she nodded obediently. It seems I'll be meeting Eric again soon.<br /> <br /> On the day of the banquet, the servants brought the evening gown prepared for her early in the morning.<br /> <br /> Eileen glanced at the outfit. It was a pink princess dress, its fluffy skirt adorned with dazzling gemstones that sparkled under the light.<br /> <br /> Will had always been willing to spend money on his only daughter, but there was no real father-daughter affection between Eileen and him.<br /> <br /> Therefore, she didn't dare refuse Will's request for her to attend the banquet, having no choice but to comply with his instructions.<br /> <br /> After Eileen washed her face, she gazed at her own reflection in the mirror.<br /> <br /> She was looking at a youthful, innocent girl with skin as tender and smooth as a baby's bottom, contrasting starkly with her previous state marred by illness.<br /> <br /> Sharon, holding a blanket, entered. She glanced at Eileen, grinned, and complimented, “You're so pretty, Ms. Eileen, even more charming than the celebrities on television!”<br /> <br /> Eileen replied sheepishly, “Sharon, you're teasing me again!”<br /> <br /> In fact, she was indeed beautiful, having grown into a striking figure at the age of eighteen. With delicate facial features, fair and tender skin, a petite face with a hint of baby fat, and radiant eyes, she looked somewhat naïve.<br /> <br /> However, Eileen's personality was quite despicable. She carried herself with the typical arrogance and willfulness of a pampered young lady from a wealthy family, which was why she never had any friends in her previous life.<br /> <br /> By the time Eileen changed into her evening gown and finished preening herself, it was already evening.<br /> <br /> The sound of a car horn came from outside. Eileen looked out the window and saw a black Bentley driving into the courtyard.<br /> <br /> Eric had returned.<br /> <br /> Gripping the hem of her dress, Eileen turned around and prepared to head downstairs.<br /> <br /> As she descended the stairs, she saw Eric standing in the living room with his arms crossed.<br /> <br /> His tall and upright figure was clad in a crisp, black suit. Even as he stood motionless in his spot, he exuded an overwhelming, aloof, and noble aura. When observed up close, his countenance appeared all the more stunning, carrying an intimidating sense of authority and steadfastness inherent in those of higher status.<br /> <br /> A man like him was naturally attractive to women.<br /> <br /> In the past, I was also enchanted by this very outward form of his, wasn't I? I threw myself at him like a moth to a flame, only to pay a devastating price in the end. At that thought, Eileen felt her legs turn to lead as she continued to advance in his direction.<br /> <br /> Hearing the resounding footsteps, Eric slightly turned his head around to glance behind him and noticed Eileen, who was dressed in a long pink dress with a waist-cinching design that accentuated her slender figure and a pair of strappy heels. As she walked, her delicate ankles could be vaguely observed beneath the hem of her dress. 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374,869	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":377446}'	No	2024-02-26 18:39	active	217	6406342606135417	10 Day/mo. Private Office Membership - $299/mo. - Many Local Offices!	10 Day/mo. Private Office Membership - $299/mo. - Many Local Offices! - $299.00<br /> <br /> Worldwide 10-Day per month Private Office Membership starting at at $299/month - Over 30 locations in New England + Nationwide & Worldwide locations!<br /> <br /> We also have 5-day/mo. (less) & Unlimited (more) Office Memberships as well as Co-Working Memberships & Lounge Memberships available as well as 24/7 solutions - see our other offerings below:<br /> <br /> At Regus, we have hybrid and full-time options available.<br /> Our full-time office solution is fully furnished locked office with a locking filing cabinet. Perfect for starting a business on a budget.<br /> <br /> If you’re looking for beautifully-designed office space for rent, ours come fully serviced so you can concentrate on growing your business distraction-free. Whether you need something for the short term, longer term, or want to take a flexible approach, we’ve got an office space rental solution to suit you.<br /> <br /> Our Full-Time Offices Include:<br /> - Professional Business Address<br /> - Furnished<br /> - High-speed Internet<br /> - All Utilities and Maintenance<br /> - Free Parking<br /> - Nightly Janitorial Services<br /> - Business Lounge<br /> - Meeting Rooms<br /> - Full-time Reception Team<br /> - Access to a Worldwide Network of Business Lounges at Any of our 3,000+ Locations<br /> <br /> We have flexible lease options available. No long term contract required.<br /> <br /> We offer a range of business solutions: Business Address, Virtual Office, Memberships, Co-working Desks and Private Offices <br /> <br /> Send me a message to learn more!<br /> Facebook Marketplace	CONTACT_US	https://facebook.com/marketplace/item/181349224909	104957841696742	Todd Casey	/marketplace/?seller_profile=100003017115301	0	1	573,456,471,635,446	2024-02-25 02:00	regular_page	eligible	NONE	0	1	0	Contact us	Todd Casey	6546737723208		NONE	image		https://facebook.com/marketplace/item/1813492249098795/	2024-02-25 21:37		regular_page	1	Todd Casey	https://scontent-mia3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/427688668_1607553486741125_1010196908550152619_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=lN7-YvVLCJcAX9G7Zl6&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAYd5A_b4C6a2PnOwkd110Dg3Aoddi4DwROaPd37toaSw&oe=65E1B7FF	3	Todd Casey	2024-02-25 02:00	View Edit Delete
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373,352	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":373349}'	No	2024-02-26 18:39	active	217	1108913980151678	Free gift code: Dragon7777	💎 Log in daily for valuable rewards!	PLAY_GAME	http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gfhdc	100305063164689	Awakened Dragon Warrior	https://facebook.com/100095102874208	176	1	887,320,483,082,879	2024-02-26 02:00	person_profile	eligible	NONE	1	1	1	Play game	Awakened Dragon Warrior	120205665879200052	play.google.com	NONE	video		http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gfhdc.yujhg.dbxxz	2024-02-26 00:20	https://scontent-atl3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428652697_411917107920238_2073649440033771255_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=I2vjhkvnHIYAX9yVEDw&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-2.xx&oh=00_AfAEKBE8iUt6Jpcovw6N1XjeprZ_qWOIJNE0iHOusInXNw&oe=65E2B3E6	person_profile	0	Awakened Dragon Warrior	https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/428654535_1434424453826896_9032787996551333716_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=1aZpOGRQdBgAX-yleXt&_nc_ht=scontent-atl3-1.xx&oh=00_AfBFy8CVHpNh-ttQopNNjVmDP2KcuH95fodrVSGyKOAcMw&oe=65E2264B	3	Awakened Dragon Warrior	2024-02-26 02:00	View Edit Delete
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