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1,284,144	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1288053}'	Yes	2024-04-18 14:37	active	550	404159625705817	🔥😍Free reading with Title👉"Georgina's Trials of Fire"	"I want divorce. She's back."<br /> I am not his wife or his girlfriend. I'm just a substitute for his ex...... 😭💔<br /> <br /> "Mrs. Allen, Mr. Allen probably won't come home again tonight. Why don't you get some rest?" Nicole Itzel advised kindly when she saw that the bedroom lights were still on.<br /> <br /> A look of disappointment flashed past Georgina Lawrence's eyes at her words. Just then, she suddenly heard the sound of a car from the courtyard, and she raced to the window to have a closer look without even putting on her slippers. As expected, the sound came from Matthew Allen's silver Bentley as it entered the garage.<br /> <br /> With a deep inhale, Georgina lowered her gaze to her seductively enticing lingerie, her heart drumming in her chest. 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She could hear the sounds of running water from the bathroom—Matthew was probably still in the shower.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, the sounds from the bathroom stopped, and Matthew soon strode out from the bathroom with a pair of lean and tapered legs, clad in nothing but a towel around his waist as he hadn't expected another person to appear in his room.<br /> <br /> His chiseled figure was bared in the air, droplets of water gliding down his sculpted muscles, and Georgina was completely entranced by the sight. What a hot body he's got! I can't believe he's been keeping that hidden underneath his clothes!<br /> <br /> She gulped, her eyes fixed on his artfully crafted features. This was the first time that she had seen her husband's body during the past two years.<br /> <br /> "Georgina!" Matthew suddenly spoke up, his voice cold as he demanded, "Are you done staring? 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All of a sudden, she recalled her best friend, Shermaine Lewis', theory.<br /> <br /> According to Shermaine, Matthew was not only in the prime of his youth, but he was also the young master of the wealthiest family in Jedburt who possessed both good looks and fortune, and he certainly had an abundance of women who were desperately trying to win him over. He couldn't possibly be celibate for an extended period of time unless he'd had his fill outside. That was the only explanation for why he often looked as if he had no desires at all upon returning home.<br /> <br /> Just like that, Georgina blurted out, "Matthew, are you seeing someone else behind my back?"<br /> <br /> Matthew's eyes glinted, but he didn't admit to nor deny her words.<br /> <br /> Instead, he looked apathetic, uttering the cruelest words with a calm expression, "Georgina, I told you on the day of our wedding that the only thing I can give you is the title of Mrs. Allen. You shouldn't think about anything else."<br /> <br /> Every time he said these words to her, defeat and hopelessness churned in her heart and tugged painfully at her nerves. Perhaps, to him, she was nothing but a girl from a family of nobodies who sought after the Allen Family's power. After all, there was no one who would be willing to give their hand in marriage to a man they barely knew.<br /> <br /> However, he didn't have the slightest clue that many years ago, he had brought warmth to her world like a ray of light.<br /> <br /> While she was lost in her thoughts, Matthew had already opened the door for her.<br /> <br /> "Go and rest. Also, don't dress like this anymore. It doesn't suit you."<br /> <br /> The dismissal in his words was clear, and Georgina scampered out of his room, her face flushed as red as a beetroot.<br /> <br /> She had just returned to her bedroom when her father, Charles Lawrence, called.<br /> <br /> "I'm sorry, Dad. He probably won't attend Grandma's birthday dinner tomorrow," Georgina said, knowing that she wouldn't be able to convince Matthew.<br /> <br /> Charles heaved a sigh and said, "You've been married for two years, and he has never stepped a single foot into our family's house at all. I've said back then that we aren't good enough for the Allen Family, but your mother was bent on doing things her way and insisted…"<br /> <br /> "Dad." Georgina had a repugnance for people badmouthing her mother, and she interrupted, "I willingly married him!"<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> The next day, Georgina could only return home alone for her grandmother, Agatha Carey's, birthday. Although she was aware that she did not receive Agatha's favor, she still had to give her a toast due to the presence of other guests.<br /> <br /> Her stepmother, Sarah Chambers, said sarcastically, "Oh? Georgina, why didn't you bring your husband along with you? 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However, the wine was too strong—strong enough for her to completely lose consciousness after she finished her drink, and she eventually collapsed.<br /> <br /> In a car, Sarah and Gianna sat on either side of Georgina.<br /> <br /> "Mom, as long as we send Georgina onto Mr. Jaxon's bed, the role of the second female lead of his new project will be mine!" Gianna said excitedly, her eyes gleaming.<br /> <br /> "You must never let your father find out about this. If not, with the way he dotes on this brat, he'd kill us!" Sarah instructed her secretively as if they were committing a crime.<br /> <br /> "Okay, okay." Gianna said, "I've already confirmed the room with Mr. Jaxon. It's the presidential suite on the top floor of Cloud Haven."<br /> <br /> Sarah let out an eerie laugh. "What does Georgina have that makes her worthy of marrying into the Allen Family? It's only because that mother of hers succeeded in performing Old Mr. Allen's operation back then and shamelessly left her daughter to them before she died. At the end of the day, they just want them for their power. How impertinent!"<br /> <br /> Gianna hurriedly agreed, "Exactly! Even if they needed a bride, it should've been me. How am I any worse than her?"<br /> <br /> Sarah growled through gritted teeth, "Tonight, we'll ruin everything she has!"<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> As Sarah and Gianna did not spike her drink heavily, Georgina jolted awake the moment she felt the heavy pants and searing heat of the man on top of her.<br /> <br /> "Mmph! Let go of me!"<br /> <br /> The room was pitch black, rendering her unable to decipher the man's features, and she could only desperately attempt to push him away. She knew that there was no coming back from something like this if she didn't stop it soon, but to her dismay, the man easily captured her hands in a vice-like grip.<br /> <br /> A pair of warm lips landed on her ears, filling her eardrums with a low and hoarse voice. "Be a good girl."<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Took Her First Time<br /> <br /> At this point, Matthew had completely lost all his sense and reason. He didn't know if it was the food or the alcohol at the dinner party that had gone wrong, but he was now driven by desire and unable to control himself.<br /> <br /> As soon as he laid his hands on the soft and fragrant woman on the bed, his desire immediately turned into a taut bowstring that he couldn't hold back. 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Then, a smirk appeared on her lips as she stripped her clothes and lay down next to him.<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> When Georgina exited the clubhouse, she did not have the courage to return to the mansion that belonged to her and Matthew, afraid that Matthew or one of the mansion's staff would see her in her current state.<br /> <br /> After all, in the past two years of their marriage, Matthew had not even touched a single finger of hers. However, her innocence had now been stolen away by a man she didn't know.<br /> <br /> At the thought, Georgina's mind went blank, and her heart raced in a frenzy.<br /> <br /> She called a cab to return to the Lawrence Residence, planning to take a shower and change her clothes at the very least.<br /> <br /> When she returned home, Gianna and Sarah were waiting for Dominique Jaxon's call in the living room.<br /> <br /> "Mom, do you think that Georgina and Mr. Jaxon are already… I'm going nuts. Why won't Mr. Jaxon give us a call? It's about time he gave me that role, right?" Gianna asked, her eyes filled with greed.<br /> <br /> Sarah narrowed her eyes and said, "What's the hurry? It's just past 11.00PM. Mr. Jaxon is known for being wild in bed. How could he let Georgina off so easily?"<br /> <br /> Just as the two were chatting, Georgina walked into the house with a brooding expression.<br /> <br /> "G-Georgina?" Gianna's voice turned into a stammer from shock. "Why are you back?"<br /> <br /> Georgina rebuked with a smirk, "Can't I come back now?"<br /> <br /> Sarah's expression was just as frantic as she plastered on a false smile and said, "Georgina, why did you leave your grandma's birthday dinner without telling us? Your sudden departure made your grandma really angry, you know!"<br /> <br /> Georgina slowly walked toward them.<br /> <br /> Upon seeing the way they were acting, Georgina was mostly certain that they were the ones who dropped her off at a place like Cloud Haven. When she thought of her innocence that had been inexplicably stolen away, she was filled with rage.<br /> <br /> Slap! A loud slap landed on Sarah's face.<br /> <br /> Immediately, Gianna erupted into a fury and roared, "How dare you hit my mother, Georgina? I'm going to call Grandma and Dad downstairs now. Just you wait!"<br /> <br /> Georgina seized her wrist and yanked her back.<br /> <br /> Her black eyes gleamed with an eerie light as she said pointedly, "Go ahead and call them. Everything that happened tonight has been captured by Cloud Haven's surveillance cameras. If Dad knows about it, just wait and see what he'll do to you!"<br /> <br /> Immediately, the color drained from Sarah and Gianna's faces. They were just as afraid that Charles would find out. As Georgina was still young when Charles divorced his ex-wife and was even a victim of bullying during middle school, she had suffered from depression in the past. Hence, he was unable to shake off his guilt toward her since she was a child and favored her a little more.<br /> <br /> Moreover, this was not a small matter. If things escalated, they would be forced to face the consequences as well.<br /> <br /> Georgina could sense their guilt and anxiety, and she viciously shook Gianna off, causing her to plummet to the ground. Then, she dragged her exhausted body and headed upstairs.<br /> <br /> Sarah hurriedly helped Gianna up, her eyes intently fixed on Georgina's back.<br /> <br /> Gianna pressed anxiously, "Mom, why is Georgina back so early? Did she and Mr. Jaxon…"<br /> <br /> "They definitely did." Sarah let out a sinister laugh and said, "Didn't you see how many marks were left on her neck? It looks like Mr. Jaxon didn't go easy on her!"<br /> <br /> Suddenly, Gianna asked worriedly, "Georgina must bear a grudge against us now. What if she checks the surveillance cameras and tells Dad about this? Did you see what she looked like just now? She looked like she was going to kill us!"<br /> <br /> Sarah replied unhurriedly, "What are you scared of? Georgina is the Allen Family's daughter-in-law. Do you think she would dare to tell anyone what happened today? Would she have any pride left if she does?"<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Gianna finally relaxed and hurriedly urged, "Mom, hurry up and give Mr. Jaxon a call and ask him when I can start filming."<br /> <br /> Sarah dialed Dominique's number and asked slavishly, "Mr. Jaxon, were you satisfied with Georgina tonight?"<br /> <br /> "Don't even talk about it. Someone got to the presidential suite I booked tonight first. I heard they're a bigwig." Dominique grumbled grouchily, "I didn't even catch a single glimpse of the pretty girl you offered me."<br /> <br /> At his words, Sarah's face immediately dropped. "What? A bigwig? Does that mean you didn't go to the presidential suite?"<br /> <br /> In that case, who did Georgina sleep with? Her neck had been covered in hickeys earlier!<br /> <br /> "Enough of this. We'll talk about your daughter's audition later."<br /> <br /> Unable to get a taste of what he was promised, Dominique was naturally in a foul mood.<br /> <br /> Gianna stomped her foot in anger; was her first acting role about to slip away just like that?<br /> <br /> In a corner of the stairway, Georgina surveyed the mother and daughter from above. Through their conversation, she could vaguely piece together what had happened.<br /> <br /> They had most likely prepared to hand her over to Dominique, but their plan had gone awry as the presidential suite was suddenly taken away by someone more influential and authoritative. This person was someone that Dominique could not afford to offend, which meant that someone else had…<br /> <br /> Georgina squeezed her eyes shut, afraid to continue her train of thought.<br /> <br /> When she recalled the disaster earlier that night, she yearned to smother Sarah and Gianna, but she couldn't. This matter involved the Lawrence Family and Allen Family's pride as well as her own, and she could only bite her tongue and act as if nothing had happened.<br /> <br /> After that, Georgina headed to the bathroom. Under the running shower, she viciously scrubbed her mottled body, as if every part of her body had turned filthy after the night she had experienced.<br /> <br /> She hadn't given her first time to her husband but lost it to a stranger instead. As the thought took over her mind, her sobs mingled with the sound of the shower, desolate and sorrowful.<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> For the entire night, Georgina was unable to fall asleep. When she headed back to Matthew's mansion early the next morning, she even bought a box of morning-after pills along the way. Although she was only twenty-two this year and was still wet behind the ears, she still knew the basics.<br /> <br /> Once she had taken the pill, she carelessly placed the box in a drawer. Soon, fatigue engulfed her, and she drowsily drifted off to sleep.<br /> <br /> When she arose from her slumber, it was already noon, and to her surprise, Matthew had returned home at some point and was sitting on the couch in the bedroom. His black suit and silver tie made him look dignified and elegant, yet even more unattainable than usual.<br /> <br /> Georgina jolted at the sight of him. When she recalled what she had experienced the previous night, she instantly felt a pang of guilt. Moreover, he always went to the guest room in the past and had never stepped into the master bedroom.<br /> <br /> Matthew stood up and slowly walked toward her, saying in a nonchalant voice, "I just came back and heard the servants say you didn't look too good. I thought you fell ill, so I came in to check on you."<br /> <br /> Georgina had just let out a sigh of relief when a box of medicine was tossed in front of her.<br /> <br /> "I was looking for a thermometer in your bedside drawer, but I found this. What is this?"<br /> <br /> While Matthew's voice was calm, there was a trace of iciness and probing that was easily detectable. As Georgina's gaze fell on the box of morning-after pills she bought, her heart immediately jumped to her throat.<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Saw the Woman He Was Hiding With Her Own Eyes<br /> <br /> Georgina hastily looked at Matthew and said through a choked sob, "I can explain. Yesterday, I…"<br /> <br /> "Enough."<br /> <br /> Before she could speak, Matthew cut her off, his eyes falling on the red marks by her collar that was undoubtedly a hickey.<br /> <br /> His voice was calm yet icy as he said, "I'm also responsible for making you sleep alone in the past two years, so I don't blame you for doing something like this. But, Georgina, the Allen Family will not accept a tainted woman as their matriarch."<br /> <br /> Georgina's mind went blank, as if all of her explanations had turned into empty words. That was right. Who would believe her story? Moreover, even if she proved that she had been a victim of Gianna and Sarah's schemes, she was still tainted.<br /> <br /> Georgina's lips lifted into a bitter smile. "So, what you're saying is, we're getting a divorce?"<br /> <br /> Matthew nodded coolly. "I hope that you'll clarify to Grandpa that you were the one who wanted to get a divorce. I'll also save you a little dignity and not let him find out that you cheated."<br /> <br /> At that moment, Georgina only felt her eyes aching with tears, and she desperately held them in so that they would not fall.<br /> <br /> After a long pause, she inhaled deeply and requested, "Then… Can you answer a question for me?"<br /> <br /> "Go on."<br /> <br /> Matthew's eyes were like a vast, endless abyss, making her unable to read his emotions.<br /> <br /> She looked at him, her voice trembling as she asked, "Are you seeing someone else? Did you not have even the slightest feelings for me during our two years of marriage? Without her, would you have had feelings for me?"<br /> <br /> Matthew narrowed his eyes slightly and replied in a detached voice, "Sorry. I told you on the day we got married that all I can give you is the title of Mrs. Allen."<br /> <br /> He did not give her a straight answer to her question, but Georgina was a woman, and her instinct told her that his heart already belonged to someone else long ago.<br /> <br /> "I'll get a lawyer to prepare the divorce agreement. After you sign it, go and explain things to Grandpa."<br /> <br /> As Matthew talked about divorce, his careless attitude was as if they were discussing what they should eat for dinner that night.<br /> <br /> After saying these words, he left the bedroom without any hesitation. To Georgina, everything around her felt as if it had turned into frost. It was a scorching summer day, but why did she feel like she was trapped in a cave of ice?<br /> <br /> What made her despair the most was not that Matthew had asked for a divorce, but rather that he assumed she was having an affair, yet he remained so calm. From this fact, she realized that his composure did not stem from his manners and upbringing, but rather from the fact that he did not love her at all.<br /> <br /> Georgina fell into a stupor. She had already known that their wedding would end like this one day, but when the day finally came, she only realized that she was too powerless to bear it and that she didn't want to let him go at all.<br /> <br /> Taking out her phone, she called Shermaine. "Shermaine, are you off work? I… I…"<br /> <br /> A lump formed in Georgina's throat, and she only felt as if she were swelling with hurt and grief, making her unable to speak.<br /> <br /> Shermaine could tell that something was up, but she said in a conflicted voice, "Georgina, I have an interview tonight, so it might take quite a while before I'm done with work. How about this? I'll send you the address, and you can come to look for me. We'll talk after my interview ends, okay?"<br /> <br /> "Yeah."<br /> <br /> After agreeing, Georgina immediately left the house. Heading to the location Shermaine had sent her, she stopped her car under a dance studio.<br /> <br /> According to Shermaine, in order to promote the grand opening of the dance studio, the owner had arranged for an interview, and a journalist from Daridge Daily was set to conduct the interview. Upon hearing that Georgina had arrived, Shermaine rushed downstairs and got into her car.<br /> <br /> As soon as she saw Georgina, she immediately started complaining, "The owner of that studio is so unreliable. The ribbon-cutting and opening ceremony were originally scheduled for this morning, and I could have gotten off work early today, but because she changed the time, I had to work overtime and wait here for the interview. Who has an opening ceremony at night anyway?"<br /> <br /> Georgina could only comfort her. "This is Daridge Tower, a place where every inch of land is worth a king's ransom. Rich people are just selfish."<br /> <br /> Just as the two were speaking, Shermaine received a call from her colleague and was told to head upstairs.<br /> <br /> "Go on. I'll wait for you here."<br /> <br /> Unable to muster any more strength, Georgina told Shermaine to head upstairs herself. After Shermaine left, her gaze fell on the road nearby.<br /> <br /> Suddenly, her eyes widened intensely. Just seconds ago, she unwittingly watched as her husband, Matthew, got out of a black Bentley with a bouquet of red roses in his hand, the bright crimson as piercing as the color of blood.<br /> <br /> Georgina's hands trembled as she gripped the steering wheel. This man had just brought up divorce to her at noon, and now, he was holding a bouquet of roses that she had never received before.<br /> <br /> As Matthew walked into Daridge Tower, Georgina immediately exited the car and followed after him from afar. The entrance to the dance studio was decorated with colorful lights, and the air was vibrant and joyous. Inside, Shermaine was interviewing the studio's owner, a knowledgeable and beautiful woman with a gentle and friendly smile, who was even holding the bouquet of roses that Matthew had just given her.<br /> <br /> Georgina only felt a buzz in her ears as her gaze fell on Matthew. Alas, he didn't notice her as all his attention was on that woman, and even the gentle smile on his lips was something she had never seen before.<br /> <br /> Georgina clenched her fists tightly, and it was only by doing so that she stopped herself from rushing over to question them.<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> After the opening ceremony, Amaya and Matthew headed to the lounge alone.<br /> <br /> "Matthew, did you really bring up the divorce to your wife?" Amaya leaned in his chest and asked woefully, "Your grandfather wouldn't blame you, right? I'm really scared that you'll offend your grandfather because of me."<br /> <br /> Matthew comforted her softly, "You're the woman I cherish the most. If I can't give you a proper name, I'd rather not touch you. I've always felt guilty for keeping you hidden all these years, and since I took your first time last night, I won't run away from my responsibilities."<br /> <br /> A trace of conniving flashed past Amaya's eyes before she returned to her pitiful expression.<br /> <br /> "I'm really glad to be your woman. I've never regretted it before." Amaya clutched her chest and said meaningfully, "It's a good thing your assistant told me last night that you got set up and drugged. Otherwise, if another woman had entered that room, I… I don't think I can bear it. Matthew, I don't want to share you with anyone else."<br /> <br /> Just as the two were curled up together in a loving embrace, Matthew's phone rang urgently. When he saw who was calling him, a flash of surprise darted past his eyes. Georgina? What was she calling him for?<br /> <br /> "Hello? Do you need anything?" he asked in a cold voice.<br /> <br /> On the other end, Georgina's voice sounded. "Matthew, it's about the divorce. I'm taking it back."<br /> <br /> Matthew jolted and asked subconsciously, "What do you mean?"<br /> <br /> "Just come home. I think we need to talk."<br /> <br /> Upon saying that, Georgina hung up the call. Amaya's face had darkened as well, as she had vaguely heard that Matthew's wife did not want a divorce anymore.<br /> <br /> "Maya, I have to go back." Matthew said frankly, "There might be some changes with the divorce."<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 Husband and Wife in Nature<br /> <br /> By the time Matthew arrived home, it was already past 11.00PM. The mansion was eerily silent, and only a single light was turned on in the living room, where Georgina was sitting on the couch as if she had been awaiting his return.<br /> <br /> Matthew removed his suit and loosened his tie, his voice carrying a trace of impatience. "Didn't we already settle the matter of the divorce this afternoon? I will be fair in dividing the assets, so you don't have to worry about that."<br /> <br /> Clearly, he was assuming that she only wanted a larger share of their assets.<br /> <br /> Georgina's voice was hoarse as she asked, "Matthew, are you asking for a divorce because of that woman?"<br /> <br /> Matthew's expression faltered at her words, but he quickly regained his composure. He did not want to continue hiding the truth from her, nor could he be bothered to.<br /> <br /> "Yes. I have to take responsibility for her. I owe her that," he admitted coolly.<br /> <br /> Georgina let out a self-deprecating laugh. "I only realized today how hypocritical you are. Just this afternoon, you acted like a victim to make me feel guilty and force me to get a divorce. You were probably happy with yourself, right? That you finally caught my weakness and pressured me to comply so that you can be with her."<br /> <br /> Matthew's brow furrowed slightly, and his voice froze over. "Georgina, let me make it clear. Even if we talk about who came first, it was Amaya who was with me first. You know very well how you ended up marrying me. Now that you have someone else, we're even. So, let's just let each other go so that both of us can be happy, all right?"<br /> <br /> "No!" Georgina's tone was light, but every word that left her mouth was as sharp as knives. "I hate being deceived the most. For the past two years, you and that woman have been playing me like a fool. Do you think I'll let you get away with it?"<br /> <br /> Matthew rubbed his forehead, suppressing the rage that was boiling in his chest as he gritted out, "Then what do you want?"<br /> <br /> "I won't get a divorce."<br /> <br /> After spitting out these words, Georgina stormed back to the bedroom, her tears gushing down her face as soon as she turned away from him.<br /> <br /> For two entire years, she had been waiting fervently for him to give her a second glance. Before her mother's passing, she had told her that in most cases, marriage came before affection, and true love was when it was love at first sight, just like how she felt toward Matthew.<br /> <br /> However, at the end of the day, the pillars of marriage were understanding and patience. Georgina had faith in the idea that her persistence would one day warm his heart, but now she finally realized how wrong she had been. That woman's existence had brushed aside all of her efforts and perseverance.<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> For half a month, Matthew did not step foot into the mansion, refusing to even stay in the guest room.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Georgina decided to immerse herself in the school laboratory, focusing on her studies and research. As a senior, she was determined to pursue a graduate degree and didn't want to be trapped in a marriage without a future. That way, even if she had lost her chance at love, she still had a career to look forward to. For now, she needed to concentrate on her studies in order to keep her mind from dwelling on Matthew's name.<br /> <br /> In the evening, she finally finished her lab session for the day and left the laboratory.<br /> <br /> "You must be Miss Lawrence, right?"<br /> <br /> Amaya was standing outside the lab, seemingly waiting for her. Immediately, Georgina recognized her at first glance—she was the dancer who was interviewed by Shermaine.<br /> <br /> "Yes. And you are?" Georgina asked in an aloof voice, pretending not to know her.<br /> <br /> Amaya smiled, as gentle and empathetic as ever. "Miss Lawrence, do you mind going out for a chat? I'm Matthew's… friend. My name is Amaya Dalton."<br /> <br /> "Friend?" Georgina's lips curled into a mocking smile. "Matthew has too many friends, and I've never heard him talk about you. Sorry, but I'm not free at the moment."<br /> <br /> However, Amaya stood in her way and prevented her from leaving, her smile still plastered on her face. "Miss Lawrence, I won't take much of your time."<br /> <br /> As a matter of fact, Georgina had long been harboring resentment toward this woman. Since she was being so persistent, she wanted to see what exactly Amaya was up to. Hence, the two of them went to a nearby coffee shop near Daridge University.<br /> <br /> "Miss Lawrence—"<br /> <br /> Amaya was about to speak when she was interrupted by Georgina. "Miss Dalton, since you're a friend of Matthew's, you should know who I am, right? Please call me Mrs. Allen!"<br /> <br /> She emphasized the last two words heavily through gritted teeth.<br /> <br /> A look of embarrassment appeared on Amaya's face as she nodded. "All right, then I'll call you Mrs. Allen for now. I wanted to talk to you today to apologize. After all, because of me, Matthew has made you suffer a lot."<br /> <br /> "Has he?" Georgina feigned a breezy laugh and rebuked, "When did he make me suffer and why don't I know about it? Miss Dalton, aren't you overestimating yourself? Matthew is quite kind to me, really."<br /> <br /> Amaya's smile grew deeper as she pierced through Georgina's facade in a gentle voice. "Is that so? However, Matthew told me that you don't want a divorce, and he's just as troubled by this matter. After all, the two of us went to the same university, and we've been together since a long time ago. Yes, we were around your age when we fell in love."<br /> <br /> Although Georgina had prepared herself to face her husband's mistress, she only realized that she and Amaya were at completely different levels now that they met face to face, especially when Amaya spoke of her past with Matthew.<br /> <br /> "Matthew has told me all about your story. When Old Mr. Allen had a complex heart surgery many years ago, it was your mother who saved him, and this made him feel that he was indebted to your family. Hence, when your mother entrusted you to Old Mr. Allen before she died, it must've been very difficult for him to refuse. Of course, you were also a sacrifice in this arranged marriage by the elders, so you're just as pitiful."<br /> <br /> Amaya's voice was soft and unhurried, but it was enough to throw Georgina's pride and dignity onto the floor and step all over it.<br /> <br /> Georgina continued to stir her coffee with her slender and slightly trembling fingers, but her heart had sunk into utter turmoil. So, it seemed that Matthew had told this woman everything. She must've been a complete joke to them all this while.<br /> <br /> In the end, she went along with Amaya's words and said, "Since you pity me so much, Miss Dalton, be a good person to the end and stay out of my and Matthew's lives. Okay?"<br /> <br /> Amaya's expression froze. She had thought that Georgina would lose her temper and go into a frenzy, but this girl unexpectedly excelled at keeping her composure.<br /> <br /> However, she pressed forward with a small smile. "I didn't want to do this either, but Matthew insisted on taking responsibility for me. After all, even if we aren't married by law, we're already husband and wife in nature. Miss Lawrence, you're still young, so you won't understand."<br /> <br /> Georgina's hands clenched tightly under the table. Every word that left Amaya's lips felt like a dagger digging into her heart. Deep down, she knew that they were no longer chaste. After all, how could a man control himself around the woman he loved? Even so, when Amaya blatantly bared these words to her, Georgina felt like her heart was stuffed with cotton, making it difficult to breathe.<br /> <br /> Taking a deep breath, she said, "So the reason you came to see me is to ask me to let the two of you be together?"<br /> <br /> "If possible, I'll make sure that Matthew provides you with enough financial security in the future. You can be assured that you'll be compensated well," Amaya said, using money to tempt Georgina on the assumption she had resigned to defeat.<br /> <br /> Georgina let out a light chuckle. "I'm really sorry. If I continue being Mrs. Allen, I can get so much more than what this divorce agreement will give me."<br /> <br /> "But, love always has a first come, first served basis." Seeing that she was not getting through to her, the smile on Amaya's face faded and a hint of urgency seeped into her words. "Miss Lawrence, even if you refuse to give up, it's still useless. After all, I stayed by Matthew's side first. He and I are the ones who are truly in love."<br /> <br /> Georgina inclined her head. "Yes, what you have with him is love, but what I have with him is marriage. Love may have a first come, first served basis, but the law does not mandate that. That marriage certificate of ours has doomed you to always be a mistress, and you will never be able to present yourself to the world with dignity."<br /> <br /> Just then, Georgina's phone rang. Upon seeing that it was a call from Matthew, she immediately recalled that the 15th of every month was the day they had dinner with Cedric at the Allen Residence. As she answered the phone, she deliberately turned on the speaker in front of Amaya.<br /> <br /> On the other end, Matthew's voice sounded. "Where are you? We have to return to the Allen Residence today."<br /> <br /> "Darling, I'm still in school. I just finished my lab session. Why don't you come and pick me up?" Georgina's voice was tender and soft, carrying a hint of a flirtatious undertone.<br /> <br /> Matthew froze, unable to bring himself to believe that Georgina had just called him that.<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 Are You That Desperate to Share a Bed With Me? I'll Satisfy Your Wishes Today!<br /> <br /> Who allowed her to call me that?<br /> <br /> However, before Matthew could chide her, Georgina had already hung up.<br /> <br /> As she looked at Amaya's severe expression, a satisfied smile appeared on Georgina's face, one that she hadn't revealed before.<br /> <br /> "See that, Miss Dalton?" She waved her phone at Amaya. "My darling husband is coming to pick me up. No matter if you came first or I showed up later, the person that my husband will be able to take with him to the Allen Residence will always be me, Georgina Lawrence!"<br /> <br /> She stood up and pulled out two banknotes, placing them on the table.<br /> <br /> "Enjoy your drink, Miss Dalton. I'll take the bill."<br /> <br /> At that, Georgina strode away from the cafe. At that moment, her heart which had been suffocating for the past few days was finally able to breathe again.<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Soon after, Matthew quickly arrived at the entrance of Daridge University to pick Georgina up. As Cedric had single-handedly brought him up, he treated him with nothing but respect, and it was also because of this that he personally came to fetch her to return to the Allen Residence together to avoid upsetting him.<br /> <br /> When she entered the car, Matthew ordered in an icy voice, "Georgina, don't call me that in the future."<br /> <br /> "Okay," Georgina agreed docilely.<br /> <br /> She didn't mention that Amaya came to look for her because she knew that a man's preferences could cloud their judgment. If anything, he might even accuse her of picking on his beloved!<br /> <br /> Seeing that she accepted his words without retorting, Matthew didn't dwell on the pet name that she had briefly given him any longer and headed straight to the Allen Residence.<br /> <br /> The Allen Residence was nestled between towering peaks and glistening waters in the south of Daridge. Once, a wealthy foreigner had offered 120 million for the mansion, but their efforts only earned a contemptuous scoff from Cedric. On the 15th of every month, the Allen Family would hold a family banquet which Matthew's father and stepmother would also attend.<br /> <br /> Currently, Matthew's stepmother, Velma Whitney, was giggling and teasing Cedric, "Dad, we heard that your health hasn't been great lately, and your asthma keeps acting up. Derrick especially went abroad to look for a specialist, but he couldn't make it back in time to dine with you today, so he asked me to apologize to you."<br /> <br /> A little taken aback, Cedric asked, "Since when was Derrick so sensible?"<br /> <br /> Velma's expression faltered for a moment, and she hurriedly explained, "Derrick has always been a good child. Just a while ago, he said that it's been a long time since he finished university, and he wanted to help his brother out at Allen Corporation so that he can relieve your burden along with Matthew!"<br /> <br /> Matthew's face gradually darkened at the mention of his stepbrother, Derrick Allen. Back then, he only agreed to marry Georgina on the condition that Cedric would promise to hand the executive power in Allen Corporation to him and prevent Derrick from joining the company. Did Cedric not make it clear to Velma and the others yet?<br /> <br /> Matthew's father, Richard Allen, chimed in as well. "Dad, why don't you see if you can give Derrick a spot in Allen Corporation? Even though Matthew is doing well, it's difficult for him to handle such a large company alone."<br /> <br /> After Richard got a divorce from his ex-wife and married Velma, Cedric relieved him of all his positions in the Allen Corporation and instead allowed Matthew to monopolize the company. Richard and Velma were afraid that their youngest son would also meet the same end as him and be excluded by Cedric, so he spared no effort to speak up for Derrick.<br /> <br /> Cedric cleared his throat and said dismissively, "Derrick is still young, so he still needs more training. At the moment, there aren't any positions that are suitable for him at Allen Corporation."<br /> <br /> Instantly, Velma's expression darkened. She had a feeling from the start that as long as Matthew was around, her son would never fully earn Cedric's favor.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, Georgina silently savored her meal next to Matthew, but she still tuned in to every word of their conversation.<br /> <br /> Just then, Cedric shifted his attention onto her, his stern face softening as he looked at her.<br /> <br /> "Georgina, you look like you've lost weight. Here, have some more." Cedric asked with a cheery smile, "Has Matthew been kind to you? He isn't picking on you, right?"<br /> <br /> Glancing at Matthew, Georgina mustered a forced smile. "Don't worry, Grandpa. Matthew has been treating me well."<br /> <br /> As soon as she finished speaking, Velma chuckled. "Are you sure? I heard that Matthew only returns home a few times a month, and even if he does, he sleeps separately from you!"<br /> <br /> "What? Sleeping separately?" Cedric's expression immediately sank. "What's going on?"<br /> <br /> Matthew pursed his thin lips, his suspicious gaze falling on Georgina. He had carefully hand-picked every single one of the maids in their mansion, so it was impossible for any of them to let anything slip. However, how did Velma find out?<br /> <br /> As if afraid that Cedric wouldn't believe her, Velma added, "Dad, Georgina has married into our family for two years, but she has yet to get pregnant. At Matthew and Georgina's age, it should've happened a long time ago."<br /> <br /> Hearing that, Cedric seemed to think of something and rose from his seat. "Matthew, come to the study with me."<br /> <br /> Georgina watched their retreating figures worriedly, feeling conflicted. Even though she thought that Matthew deserved to be berated by Cedric, she was still consumed with worry.<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> In the study, the two faced each other off in silence.<br /> <br /> After a long pause, Cedric finally began to speak in a grave voice. "Matthew, when I let Georgina get married to you, it wasn't so that she would have a hard time in our family. I'm only alive because of Georgina's mother!"<br /> <br /> "Marrying her is the biggest compromise that I can make. As for anything else, I can't do it." Matthew's voice was completely void of emotion.<br /> <br /> Cedric scoffed coldly at his reply. "You heard what Velma said. If you treat Georgina like this, I can only be fair and reconsider my heir. After all, Derrick is my biological grandson as well."<br /> <br /> Matthew held himself back, not telling Cedric about the divorce in the end. Back then, he had given up everything and married Georgina, and he would not let all of his sacrifices go to waste.<br /> <br /> When he was six years old, the age when he needed his mother's love the most, Richard forced her to leave and married Velma instead. For ages, he searched high and low for his mother but to no avail, and even now, he had no idea if she was alive or dead. How could he let go of such a grudge?<br /> <br /> Eventually, he conceded, "I understand, Grandpa. I know what to do."<br /> <br /> As long as he was around, he swore to give Richard and Velma a hard time!<br /> <br /> However, Cedric would never trust him so easily.<br /> <br /> "From today onward, you'll move back to the Allen Residence with Georgina." Cedric commanded solemnly, "When you give me a grandchild, I'll hand all of the shares and executive power that I own in Allen Corporation over to you."<br /> <br /> …<br /> <br /> Just like that, Matthew and Georgina moved into the Allen Residence that night. Naturally, Cedric arranged for them to sleep in the same bedroom as well.<br /> <br /> Currently, Georgina looked at Matthew's glower nervously, her heart in her throat.<br /> <br /> Matthew reached out and lifted her chin, forcing her to raise her head and meet his eyes. "How did Velma find out what happened between us? Are you close to her?"<br /> <br /> Deciphering the suspicion in his voice, Georgina immediately explained herself, "You despise that woman, and I don't like her either, so why would I have contact with her?"<br /> <br /> However, her words weren't convincing in the slightest.<br /> <br /> Matthew's lips curled into a cruel smile. "Are you that desperate to share a bed with me? 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1,284,523	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":1288264}'	Yes	2024-04-18 14:37	active	550	953729756495830	🔥🔥 Click to Read 👉🏻👉🏻	"Desert her, Alpha" the crowd yells.<br /> "You, Octavia Johnson can't match as my mate and Luna to Novilunium Pack,I, Alpha Juda, reject You,"<br /> I can hardly breathe.<br /> "I, Octavia Johnson, accept your rejection Alpha Juda"<br /> A tear falls from my eye. Not for him. But for the pain that the rejection. <br /> "I, Octavia Johnson, cut all ties to the Novilunium Pack" I scream out.<br /> ******<br /> He punishes me. Juda is always relieving his frustrations out on me, but now this seems different.<br /> "You are so worthless. I can't believe the Moon Goddess would pair me with the likes of you."<br /> I can't move. I'm shocked by his words.<br /> I knew it was coming, I knew he would reject me, but even still it hurts.<br /> "Yes, this unworthy wolf is our mate" I heard Atia say before Juda slapped me again.<br /> "Are you even listening to me? You will die by my hand before you ever become this packs Luna" he grabs my arm and begins to drag me toward the pack house.<br /> "Juda" I say nervously.<br /> Nothing.<br /> "Juda, please let me go. I promise I won't tell anyone. Just reject me. I'll leave and never come back" before I could finish he stops abruptly.<br /> He turns around to face me. His face darkened, the air chills. If I wasn't already terrified, this look would have sealed it.<br /> "Reject you? You think I'll allow you to get off that easy. No. You will never get off that easy. Everyone already knows, everyone saw it before you ran on your pathetic attempt to flee me. Escape me? You think you can run? I will hunt you down to the ends of the earth. You will never leave that basement again. For the rest of your pathetic, miserable life, you will live down there. When I get my true Luna, Jessica, you will always feel the pain. You will feel the pain when I mark her."<br /> I couldn't think straight.<br /> Why is this happening to me.<br /> All our lives we were told the Moon Goddess pairs us with the other half of our soul. The perfect match is to complete us. A love so unconditional, even the Gods themselves envy.<br /> But here I am, fated to a monster.<br /> A man who will never love me, who has tormented me my whole life.<br /> Why me? What did I do that was so wrong?<br /> My fate is to be his mate, a dark secret buried in the basement, while he shows Jessica around.<br /> I'll die before I let this monster do that.<br /> It's been a week since Juda locked me down here.<br /> After he returned from the woods, he went Jessica and announced to everyone that she was his mate. No one questioned. Minds were wondering what the fiasco with me was about. Jessica didn't care that she wasn't the destined mate, just as long as she got the position in the end.<br /> In 3 days he will mark her before the pack and they will start a new Alpha mind link for everyone. He will officially take over as our new Alpha.<br /> I'm not really sure what is said during the mind linking times, as they've never included me.<br /> "Octavia" I heard Atia say.<br /> "We are going to leave this place. But you need to get stronger. You have to trust me. If we stay here much longer, I don't know how long I can protect you"<br /> I will try Atia, but I'm so worthless. You should probably just leave me too. You are so strong and beautiful, you deserve a better human. I'm sorry for being a failure.<br /> "Octavia, don't you ever say things like that again. You have no idea the things you are capable of. You just need to trust me and soon. You will see. Everything that is happening will just make you stronger. You can't let it break you. We have to fight, together"<br /> Together, I thought.<br /> I'll do everything I can for Atia.<br /> I will fight.<br /> BANG<br /> The door flew open. A dark ominous cloud was hovering on the silhouette of a man. Then the piercing eyes locked with mine and I knew exactly who it was.<br /> Juda.<br /> "Hello. How's my lovely mate tonight. Keeping warm" he taunted. Knowing that the first snow was coming any day now and the scraps of blankets barely cover my legs.<br /> Keep strong for Atia.<br /> I chanted over and over In my head.<br /> He grinned.<br /> "The mate bond, even a strong Alpha like me, can't resist the pull. Just being away from you drives my wolf crazy. He needs to feel you. To breathe you in" he said<br /> I trembled. Even though part of me responded to the mate bond and it's effects. I was disgusted by him. Everything about this felt wrong.<br /> I hate him. <br /> I hate myself but most of all. I hate the Moon Goddess.<br /> Just as quickly as a switch, Alpha Juda was back in control.<br /> Smack, he slapped my cheek.<br /> Then he leans in for another whiff of my scent. Once his wolf seems satisfied, he turns and leaves.<br /> Again, I feel worthless.<br /> Why this is my life.<br /> The night of the ceremony is here.<br /> The new Luna will be marked and a new bond for mind linking will be set for all pack members.<br /> Meanwhile, I'm still locked in the basement, starving, trying to think of any way that I can escape this inferno. Just one chance is all I need.<br /> I will never look back.<br /> All I ever thought, was that I needed to wait it out and finish school. Getting an education was so important to me, but now, now I just need to run. I run as far as I can and never look back.<br /> Never let him find me.<br /> I'll die before that happens.<br /> The snow falls on the ground and the tiny window, that I once used to escape before, which is now bolted shut, is completely covered with snow. I can no longer see outside. Time is slowly ticking away, reminding me of my empty future.<br /> My gaze is fixated on the nighttime shadow, now consuming the window. Distracted by by thoughts, never even noticing the bulky figure coming from behind. Pain engulfs my body, feeling as though my soul is being ripped in two.<br /> He marked her.<br /> My mate marked another wolf.<br /> Water pools in my eyes, a tear falls to the ground beside me. I can't help but laugh at what is now my life, to be locked while my mate takes another.<br /> "Don't cry Octavia" I heard Atia say.<br /> Trying to bring what little peace she can offer.<br /> "Mate isn't our mate anymore. He's rejected us but we will be stronger. They will all regret their betrayal" she huffs, letting me feel the anger soaring through us both now.<br /> My mind carries me back to Mrs Ollie, the short fleeting moment when she showed me compassion. My heart longs to see her again, to feel the warmth from her hand, a gentle mother's fondle. I know that I'm undeserving of love, anyone who tried, just died in the end. I'm cursed for eternity to be unloved, to be alone in the darkness.<br /> Everything is pitch black down here now, the snow on the window so thick, no light can shine through. I'm alone and cold. Shivering trying to find any bit of warmth in my dirty pile of rags I call a bed. I know I won't find sleep tonight, the pain still aching on my neck, and in my heart. I never wanted him as my mate, I'm not sad that he didn't mark me, but as much as we try to fight it, we can't help but feel the mate bond.<br /> Another wave of pain beings to consume me, jolts of lightning burning across my body. I scream out again, even though no one will come.<br /> It hurts so bad.<br /> He's completing the final step of the bond.<br /> The official dating.<br /> I feel sick. Like I could throw up any second.<br /> God. When will it end?<br /> As I lay my head down on the bed, I can't help but laugh at the unfortunate circumstances. A single tear slips down my cheek.<br /> The day will come when he will atone for every tear I've shed.<br /> I hope that day comes soon.<br /> They head straight to the fire and start drinking.<br /> Juda pulls away from her and sniffs the air.<br /> He's sniffing for me. Oh Goddess, please don't let him smell me. Too late, his head turns directly to the bush I’m in.<br /> I hear a growl coming from him and everyone looks his way. His eyes never leave the direction I'm in. I can hear Jessica ask him what's wrong as she tightens her grip on his arm. He never acknowledges her. His eyes are pitch black now.<br /> It's time.<br /> I jump up and run as fast as I can towards them.<br /> Everyone is shocked.<br /> "What are you doing here?" Alpha Jeremiah booms. His Luna looks at me with her typical disgusted frown.<br /> Alpha Juda stiffens, he snaps his head towards his father and then back to me. Like he was almost about to say something to his father, but stopped himself.<br /> His hands are in fists by his side, any tighter and I'll probably be able to see blood drip from them.<br /> "Come here, Octavia" Juda snarls.<br /> I gulp.<br /> "Why are you out of the basement? I've warned you to never leave. Now you are choosing to disobey your Alpha", he says.<br /> "I came out so you could reject our mate bond on this New Moon night" I retort.<br /> Gasps move across the crowd.<br /> Jessica's face is completely red at this point. I can see her claws coming out and she's getting ready to lunge at me.<br /> "I'll avenge against you now!" She screams as she jumps to attack me.<br /> Juda grabs her, holding her back from slashing my face.<br /> "Let me go Juda, she deserves to disappear." she screams.<br /> "No, you will not harm her. Only I can." he growls.<br /> Trying to hold back his wolf from coming out. Alphas are possessive by nature, and his wolf hasn't accepted Jessica as his mate.<br /> "Reject me!" I yell.<br /> His brows fury together. His even darker now, like a starless sky.<br /> "Reject her, Alpha" the crowd yells.<br /> "Yes, son, how have you not rejected her yet. The Moon Goddess made a mistake. You must reject her so Yours and Luna Jessica's bond can be complete" I hear Alpha Jeremiah say.<br /> Juda's eyes never shift from me. He looks me up and down and I can see that he's furious. Angry that I left the basement and came outside. He wanted to keep me locked away forever so he could use me whenever he wanted. He doesn't love me. He just wants to possess me. Like I'm just an unworthy plaything meant to be a secret. Well, not anymore. I need to escape him. I need to be free from the chains Alpha Juda has me wrapped in.<br /> "I, Alpha Juda, reject you Octavia Johnson as my mate and Luna to Novilunium Pack"<br /> It burns. My chest is on fire. I can barely breathe.<br /> "I, Octavia Johnson, accept your rejection Alpha Juda"<br /> A tear falls from my eye. Not for him. But for the pain that the rejection is making me feel.<br /> Alpha Juda grabs himself, this is my chance.<br /> "I, Octavia Johnson, cut all ties to the Novilunium Pack" I scream out.<br /> Goddess that felt good.<br /> I run as fast as I can to the woods.<br /> Atia, you know what to do.<br /> I stumbled into the cave, still unaware of the dangers lurking just a few miles away. My body is exhausted, unable to fight the need for sleep any longer. Crashing to the ground, I succumb to the darkness.<br /> After about 4 hours of sleeping, I woke up to the sound of a branch breaking. Jolting up, I gather my bag, preparing to make a run for it. I'm not sure how far away that sound was but it was definitely close enough for my senses to pick it up. We need to keep moving, stay too long somewhere will just guarantee death, or worse, like being found by a psychotic alpha.<br /> I shift and let Atia take control again. We run for another 6 miles when she stops to drink from a stream. Her ears perk up to something. Unsure what it is she gets in her battle stance.<br /> God, someone has found us.<br /> No matter how far or fast we run, fate is determined to play its sick joke on me.<br /> A growl comes from the left, and another from the right.<br /> One might of been a challenge to take down, but I'll never be able to take down two.<br /> Then I hear a howl, it pierces right into my soul. This isn't an ordinary howl. This is a submit to me or die kind of howl. It rumbles through the air like thunder. Whoever is at the other end of that howl, I don't want to meet. I know I will surely die if they find me.<br /> I have to run.<br /> We can't stay here any longer, we won't survive.<br /> Atia jumps across the stream and runs faster than she had before. Pumping every ounce of stamina she can.<br /> I don't hear the growls anymore.<br /> That's a good sign.<br /> I think we might be ok, we managed to escape whatever that nightmarish sound was.<br /> As she picks up her pace a pain spread over our back.<br /> Atia stumbles and we collide with a tree forcing us to a sudden stop.<br /> Our wolf healing abilities are trying to heal the wound when suddenly, we see it.<br /> A giant silhouette of a creature walking toward us.<br /> The last thing I see before passing out is the blackest eyes, looking at me with so much rage. 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It was a perspective she hadn't considered amidst all the chaos and despair.<br /> The guy in front of Dayana had a super soothing vibe, like a spring breeze in human form. And his smile was like pure magic, just melting away any gloom in the room.<br /> "You mean, like, breaking free and starting fresh?" Dayana suddenly asked.<br /> "Totally!" The doctor nodded, lowering his voice like he was spilling some top-secret info. "Sometimes, people who deal with stuff like breast hyperplasia or ovarian cysts get to step back and even make a new life for them. It's all part of the journey, right?"<br /> Dayana nodded, feeling a mix of determination and frustration bubbling up inside her. She clenched her fist at her side, trying to muster up some courage.<br /> Then, out of the blue, a lollipop appeared in front of her. She looked up, and there was Noah, grinning like he'd just won the jackpot. "Life needs to have a little sweetness," he said, all wise and cheerful.<br /> "People should learn to live for themselves," Noah continued, his tone getting a bit more serious. "If you don't love yourself, who's gonna do it for you, right?"<br /> "Thanks, Dr. Scott," Dayana said, feeling a bit choked up.<br /> "No sweat," Noah replied, giving her a little nod before walking away.<br /> Once he was out of sight, Dayana let out a heavy sigh, feeling a whole bunch of emotions swirling around inside her. She closed her eyes for a moment, and a single tear slipped down her cheek.<br /> "Aaron, why aren't you picking up?" Dayana muttered to herself, feeling that all-too-familiar pang of disappointment.<br /> Suddenly, she found herself fiddling with her phone, and before she knew it, she'd opened Instagram. And there it was, Scarlett had just posted a story.<br /> "Shoutout to Mr. A for the necklace," the caption read, accompanied by a picture of a mystery man, his face hidden from view, helping Scarlett wearing the "Dreamweaver Pendant."<br /> Dayana's heart skipped a beat. ‘Mr. A? Could it be...?’<br /> Dayana and Aaron had been in each other's lives for three whole years. They knew each other's quirks and touches like the back of their hands. How on earth could she mistake his distinctive fingertips on Scarlett's collarbone for anyone else's?<br /> Dayana felt like someone had slapped her hard. That pink diamond necklace from the auction was supposed to be Aaron's gift to her, yet here she was, only two days out of a coma, and Scarlett—Aaron's first love, was flaunting the Dreamweaver Pendant.<br /> Feeling a surge of emotions, she couldn't help but dial Aaron's number. And this time, he finally picked up.<br /> "Aaron, why have you been dodging my calls?" Dayana's voice quivered with a mix of hurt and frustration.<br /> "Busy with work stuff," came Aaron's curt reply.<br /> Dayana's heart sank at his impatient tone. "And where exactly are you right now?" she asked, her mind racing.<br /> She couldn't ignore the fact that Scarlett's Instagram story had been posted just five minutes ago.<br /> "In the office," Aaron replied, his tone cold as ice.<br /> Just then, a sweet little voice piped up in the background, "Daddy, come on, Mommy's waiting to cut the cake .... "<br /> Dayana couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh, tears streaming down her face. "Aaron, spinning lies every single day, isn't it exhausting?"<br /> "I …. " Aaron's voice trailed off, caught off guard by Dayana's accusation.<br /> "I know you gave her that necklace …. " Dayana's voice caught in her throat. She wiped away her tears, not giving a damn about her image. "Aaron, it's over between us."<br /> "Can you just stop causing drama?" Aaron snapped, his patience wearing thin.<br /> <br /> Chapter 2 Me or Her?<br /> He pulled the 'stop causing drama' card every darn time he ran off with his old flame. And she was getting tired of it.<br /> Was he just testing her love for him? But love always has an expiration date.<br /> ‘Aaron, we're bound to become strangers eventually,’ she firmly thought.<br /> Two more days passed.<br /> Despite Noah's attempts to dissuade her, Dayana went through with the discharge procedures.<br /> Her friend Chloe, fresh off a business trip from another city, swung by to pick her up. Upon hearing Dayana's ordeal, Chloe was fuming. She spent the entire afternoon tearing into Aaron until her throat felt parched. Dayana promptly handed her a glass of warm water.<br /> After taking a few sips, Chloe set the glass down and couldn't resist chiming in. "Girl, don't let love blind you, alright? He's just a guy. Why put up with his sketchy antics?"<br /> Dayana gripped her friend's hand, her eyes slightly teary. "I wanted to let go, but the idea of him not being there with me anymore .... "<br /> She choked up, unable to finish her sentence.<br /> Chloe sighed to herself, love was indeed scary. Maybe staying single was the way to go after all.<br /> Supporting Dayana, the two of them rode the elevator all the way down to the first floor. Chloe's car was parked not too far away, so she told Dayana to hang tight at the hospital entrance while she fetched the car.<br /> July's heat was absolutely brutal, with the sun blazing down and heat waves rippling up from the pavement. Dayana couldn't handle the scorching weather, especially after feeling weak from the surgery. Her body started trembling a bit, and she was just about to find a spot to rest when her gaze locked onto something.<br /> "Aaron?"<br /> Right next to her, a man rushed past, carrying Archie, Scarlett's son, with a look of concern plastered on his face. Scarlett trailed behind him.<br /> "What are you doing here?" Dayana asked, her voice catching.<br /> "I .... " Aaron started to reply, but was cut off.<br /> "Daddy, my tummy hurts so bad...." Archie's plaintive voice interrupted, drawing Aaron's attention.<br /> "Archie, don't worry, I'll take you to the doctor," Aaron reassured him.<br /> But just as he was about to leave, Dayana exploded. "Hold up! Why are you here taking care of him when his mom's right here? Aaron, you're my husband, not Scarlett's."<br /> Scarlett's eyes welled up with tears. "Dayana, you've got it all wrong .... "<br /> "Since Aaron's already taking your son to the hospital, can't you figure it out yourself?" Dayana shot Aaron a pointed look. "Aaron, give her son back and take me home, now!"<br /> "Dayana, how long are you gonna keep this up? His life's on the line now, let me go!" Aaron said, giving her a cold stare.<br /> "Aaron .... " Dayana's whole body trembled, and she slowly released her grip. "So, what's it gonna be? Me or her?"<br /> Aaron didn't bother answering her question. Instead, he stormed off into the hospital with Archie in his arms.<br /> "Aaron, let's just get divorced!" Dayana blurted out, her heart sinking.<br /> Aaron stopped in his tracks, but he didn't even bother turning around. "Fine, whatever you want!"<br /> And with that, he kept on striding forward, Scarlett tagging along behind him like they were some sort of family. Meanwhile, Dayana just felt like a third wheel.<br /> Dayana slapped herself hard, trying to snap out of her romantic illusion.<br /> "What in the world are you doing?" Chloe grabbed her hand, concern written all over her face. "If you wanna throw hands at him, I'll round up some backup to kick that jerk's butt, okay? You don't have to deal with this crap alone."<br /> "Ugh, not a good idea," Dayana sniffled, her voice thick with emotion.<br /> Chloe glanced up at the sky, taking a deep breath. "Daya, you don't need him anymore, alright?"<br /> "Yeah, I guess so."<br /> <br /> Chapter 3 Astronomical Alimony<br /> Finally, the greed that had been gnawing at Dayana's heart vanished into thin air. She'd been holding onto bitterness for three long years, and frankly, she was done being disrespected.<br /> Noah, just clocking out for the day, let out this pity-filled sigh as he watched Dayana walk away, tears streaming down her face. Seemed like he'd need to stock up on lollipops for her next visit. But hey, a lollipop wasn't gonna solve all her problems.<br /> Dayana climbed into Chloe's car and they headed towards Edenridge Estate, a fancy residential area where she'd been living since tying the knot with Aaron.<br /> Once inside the mansion, Dayana went straight to the cloakroom. She gathered up all the pricey jewelry and designer bags Aaron had gifted her over the past three years without a second thought. She wasn't about to leave a single cent for that other woman, but hey, who could blame her?<br /> Three freaking years down the drain—how much time had she let slip away?<br /> It was time to start moving on.<br /> "Hey miss, the movers have packed up all your stuff. Should we haul it over to the other side of Yellowbrick Road now?" the crew leader asked, strolling over.<br /> Dayana nodded, taking one last look around the villa with a heavy heart. Sure, it felt like she was leaving a piece of herself behind, but she quickly shook off the feeling. Trash was trash, and she was so over it.<br /> "Aaron, from now on, we're strangers. Let's just cut ties and call it a day," she muttered to herself, as if sealing the deal.<br /> "Madam..." Mimi, the housekeeper, hurried to catch up, her expression hesitant. "Are you sure about going this far?"<br /> "Mimi, she can't stick around, so let's just leave him for Scarlett to deal with," Chloe snorted, her annoyance clear as day. She knew she was blowing off steam.<br /> Watching Chloe stand by Dayana's side, Mimi let out a deep sigh. To her, Dayana was a wonderful person, why couldn't her husband see that? From where Mimi stood, Scarlett was nothing but trouble. Sure, she might seem all sweet and nice on the outside, but who knows what ulterior motives she had lurking beneath the surface?<br /> Love really did have a way of blinding people.<br /> If the old lady found out about this mess, the Keane Family would be in for another storm. After all, Dayana was the old lady's prized pupil. It was her who had pushed for this marriage in the first place.<br /> At ten o'clock that evening, Aaron returned home to find the bedroom empty. Frowning, he wondered, 'How could she still want to be my wife when she's so quick to run away from home?' It wasn't the first time she'd pulled a disappearing act, and he was starting to get fed up.<br /> Loosening his tie, he headed downstairs. "Get her on the phone and tell her to get back here. If she doesn't want to, then she can stay gone for good."<br /> Mimi's expression looked a little weird when she said, “Sir, haven't you noticed what's missing from home?'<br /> "Ah, come on, don't tell me that troublemaker..." Aaron muttered to himself, his thoughts racing as he stomped upstairs to the bedroom, his sharp eyes scanning the room.<br /> Sure enough, something was off. A pillow was missing from the bed, the dressing table was bare, and her jewelry, clothes, and shoes were nowhere to be found in the closet.<br /> Aaron let out a grunt of irritation. She was always stirring up trouble, and even when she wasn't bothering him directly, she managed to get on his nerves. How could he stand living with her any longer?<br /> "Sir, looks like Madam's really done with this place," Mimi said, appearing with a document in hand.<br /> Aaron shot her a suspicious look. "Mimi, what's that supposed to mean?"<br /> "Here," she said, holding out the document.<br /> "A divorce agreement?" Aaron's gaze darkened as he took it from her. He skimmed through it quickly, his anger mounting as he saw the clause, 40 million in alimony.<br /> With a loud smack, Aaron slammed the divorce agreement down hard on the dressing table.<br /> <br /> Chapter 4 Without Me, You Are Nothing<br /> Aaron muttered a string of curses as he grabbed the key left at the entrance and stormed out of the house.<br /> The sleek black car raced along the wide road, reaching Medellin in just half an hour.<br /> Room 2302, Building A.<br /> When Dayana heard the urgent ringing of the bell, she assumed Chloe had arrived and headed towards the door, hastily zipping up the back of her dress. "I'm coming!"<br /> But when she saw Aaron standing there, her first instinct was to slam the door shut. Unfortunately, Aaron's fancy shoes blocked the door's path, preventing it from closing, and he barged his way into her home.<br /> "This is my house, get out!" Dayana protested, trying to stand her ground.<br /> "Your house?" Aaron scoffed, eyeing the modest 80 to 90 square meter apartment. "Hate to break it to you, but I'm the owner here."<br /> Dayana's heart sank. How could this be?<br /> "That's impossible! Grandma said she put the house under my name .... " she argued.<br /> "Sure, Grandma said that, but when Edgar went to do the paperwork, he accidentally registered it under my name," Aaron explained casually. He vaguely remembered Edgar mentioning it to him, but it was such a minor detail that he'd completely forgotten about it. Little did he know, it would come in handy now.<br /> Dayana's eyes narrowed ever so slightly, caught off guard by Edgar's move. "Then you’d better put the house in my name."<br /> "Transfer the property to you?" Aaron lounged back on the sofa, legs crossed, looking all relaxed, but his words had an edge that made Dayana want to give him a piece of her mind. "Why should I clean up after Edgar's mess?"<br /> "Then go have a chat with Edgar!" Dayana practically gritted her teeth, abruptly changing the subject. "Are you here to just talk nonsense? What about the terms of the divorce agreement? I'm ready to divorce you."<br /> Aaron's face twisted with disdain, her words a blow to his pride and self-esteem. "Dayana, I won't give you a single cent. For three years, you've lived it up with the Keane's, enjoying fancy meals and strutting around in designer brands. Without me, you're nothing."<br /> Dayana's eyes welled up with tears, but she took a few calming sips of hot milk to steady herself. She locked eyes with Aaron, her tone firm. "I'd rather starve than stay stuck with you!"<br /> "Fine!" Aaron shot up from the sofa, veins bulging on his forehead, sending a shiver down Dayana's spine. In the next moment, his voice turned icy cold. "I won't sign a damn thing."<br /> Dayana was so furious she could barely catch her breath. "Aaron, I've been putting up with this for three years, three whole years you've been tangled up with Scarlett. I begged for your love, but I'm done begging. I'm letting you go!"<br /> "Three years ago, you begged me to marry. But now, the tables have turned." Aaron's grin was so infuriatingly smug. "Dayana, you'll do just fine as the Keane Family's little lucky charm."<br /> "You .... " Dayana's words got stuck in her throat, but Aaron shut her down with a raised finger pressed against his lips.<br /> "Shut it!" His voice was sharp as he pointed towards the door. "One more word, and you'll be packing your bags and getting out of here."<br /> Dayana's hand clenched by her side, feeling the need for a place that was truly hers. The thought of being at the mercy of men, kicked out whenever they pleased, filled her with a mix of helplessness, confusion, and fear.<br /> Seeing her deflate, Aaron let out a jeering snort. "You've got three days to move back to Edenridge Estate, or you'll be coughing up the cash yourself."<br /> <br /> Chapter 5 I’ll Make You Pay<br /> Putting aside the threat, Aaron slammed the door and left.<br /> Dayana wiped her face. After that, she dialed Chloe's number, apologetically and bluntly said that she was not feeling well, so Dayana could not go out with her.<br /> Originally, Chloe was afraid that Dayana was bored out of her mind and couldn't walk away from her love affair, so she specially took her to the fashion show to see male models. However, it turned out that Dayana was not in the mood at all that time.<br /> What Dayana didn't expect was that Aaron would appear in Medellin early the next morning.<br /> Looking at the bunch of keys in his hand, Dayana resisted the urge to snatch them. She decided to ignore him, just eat the porridge and drink the milk.<br /> Being ignored, Aaron's eyes were cold, but he didn't pick a fight. Instead, he said in a deep voice, “Grandma is so angry with you.”<br /> Dayana was shocked to hear that. She couldn’t help but ask, “What do you mean?”<br /> Aaron sneered, “Isn't this the result you want?”<br /> Dayana threw away the spoon, stepped forward, and grabbed his collar before saying, “Tell me what happened to grandma?”<br /> Aaron swatted away her hand. With a backhand, he grabbed her collar, slightly lifting her up, and said sinisterly, “Dayana, if something really happens to Grandma, I will make you pay with your life.”<br /> Dayana's neck was so strangled by the collar that she almost couldn't breathe. She tried to push him while said haltingly, “Let… me… go!"<br /> Aaron let go of her, straightened the folds of his coat, and walked out first. He ordered, “Follow me!”<br /> Dayana quickly grabbed the bag at the door and chased after him.<br /> The old residence of the Keane family was a small historical house.<br /> When Dayana was about to get out of the car, someone clamped her wrists. She twisted her head and heard the man's warning, “Be careful with your words. If you irritate Grandma again, I won't be able to spare you.”<br /> Aaron’s grandmother, Edith Keane, was the only person in the Keane family who had given her warmth. Even if Dayana wanted to divorce with Aaron, she would not irritate her so mercilessly. So, in response to his words, Dayana just rolled her eyes and said, “I know.”<br /> Aaron held back his anger and loosened his grip on her. Then, he opened the car door and got out of the car first.<br /> Two rows of servants at the main entrance bent down to welcome them home.<br /> Dayana curled her lips. The most elaborate person in the Keane family was her grandmother-in-law, so she must be the one who was also responsible for this formation.<br /> The butler, Edgar, came up to meet them. His face full of grooves filled with worry. He directly greeted Aaron, “Mr. Keane, you are back. Madam Keane has just woken up and she is clamoring to see you.”<br /> “How is she now?” Dayana asked anxiously.<br /> Edgar answered her question with dissatisfaction, “Mrs. Keane, even if you want to make trouble, you shouldn't make it public. If something happens to Madam Keane, what are you going to pay for it?”<br /> Dayana had become accustomed to Edgar's accusations. The servants of the Keane family were all on the right side of the family. So, when they saw that Aaron didn't take her seriously, they lost respect for her.<br /> “I did something wrong. But I promise I will tell Madam Keane the result next time, after the trouble is over,” Dayana apologized sincerely.<br /> Edgar was speechless to hear that.<br /> What did Dayana mean actually?<br /> Aaron glared at her accusingly. Edgar was the longest worker of the Keane family, even Edith has to respect him. So, if Edgar heard about that affair or the divorce’s news, Aaron was afraid that they couldn’t hide their bad relationship anymore in front of Edith.<br /> Therefore, Dayana could only keep silent and come in without a word.<br /> <br /> ---<br /> In the living room.<br /> Edith was sitting in a wheelchair, looking at the pair of eye-catching people who walked in. She waved to them sharply, “Come here quickly. I have something to ask you.”<br /> Aaron secretly gave Dayana a warning look, but Dayana turned away, not bothering to pay attention to him.<br /> “Grandma, how do you feel now? Why did you faint?”<br /> <br /> Chapter 6 Apologize Quickly<br /> Samantha gloated, “Don’t worry, it’s not because she is angry with you.”<br /> “Samantha!” Edith warned with a look on her face.<br /> Samantha shrank her neck and said, “I'm sorry, grandma. I won't say anything anymore.” As she spoke, she carefully covered her mouth.<br /> Edith shook her head in disappointment, then grabbed Dayana's hand and said with a smile, “I'm fine. When people are old, some parts of their body are no longer useful. So don’t worry about it. Anyway, Dayana, is it Aaron who made you suffer?”<br /> “No, it’s not like that, grandma."<br /> “Dayana, please stop covering up for Aaron. It made me feel so sorry about it."<br /> “Grandma, it’s really nothing,” Dayana didn't dare to tell the truth, for fear that Edith would be angry or disappointed.<br /> Edith was half-convinced. She suddenly looked at her grandson and said, “Aaron, I know you never lie to me. Tell me, the rumor that you are going to divorce Dayana, is it true?”<br /> Seeing his grandmother’s pale old face, as if she was about to collapse at any moment, Aaron's eyes flickered. He decided to deny it and said, “It's not true, I have no intention of getting a divorce with Dayana.”<br /> Dayana was anxious, but when she saw Edith relaxing with naked eyes, she momentarily swallowed back the words in her mouth.<br /> Edith grabbed her hand and suddenly said, “Oh my Dayana, why are your hands so cold? Aaron, come and help rubbing her hands to warm them. Also Dayana, you must tell me when Aaron bullies you in the future, okay?”<br /> Aaron could tell that his grandma was testing. So, he answered, “Sure.” Then took Dayana's hands, breathed a sigh of relief, and stiffly helped her rub Dayana’s hands.<br /> Dayana saw his reluctance and said deliberately, “Aaron, you are so kind. My feet are also cold. Why don't you warm my feet... Aw!"<br /> “Dayana, what's wrong?” Edith was startled by her scream and asked quickly.<br /> “It's just that Aaron's strength is too strong,” Dayana answered. She almost grimaced. Seemed like that man's desire for revenge was so strong that he pinched the skin off her palms.<br /> “Aaron, she is fragile. you have to be gentle and compassionate. Lighten your force, okay?”<br /> “Alright, grandma.”<br /> Mirabelle on the side saw this scene. Her eyes flashed with displeasure. <br /> She had four children, but the eldest was in a vegetative state because of a car accident. Then the second one, who was smart since he was a child, had no pride in front of his wife. <br /> Moreover, the reason why Aaron had to carefully serve the powerless Dayana, whose background was shabby, was because of Edith’s want.<br /> “Anyway, why do I see Dayana lose so much weight? Aaron, you should take care of your wife in a better way. Otherwise, I want you all to move back to this mansion.”<br /> Edith's words made Dayana panic. Wouldn't it be easy to expose their affairs if they moved back to the old house?<br /> “Grandma, I want to spend my whole life with Dayana only. I think the two of us are enough.”<br /> Aaron's words immediately made Edith breathe a sigh of relief. Moreover, he just said that the divorce was indeed rumored outside. <br /> “Okay, okay, I won’t be your third-wheeler.”<br /> Immediately, she glanced at her daughter-in-law, granddaughter, and grandson, then said, “Dayana is my granddaughter-in-law, as well as your daughter-in-law and sister-in-law. So, it’s better for you all to get along with her. Get it?”<br /> Even if Edith said like that, none of the Keane family’s members liked Dayana.<br /> “Even her husband doesn't like her,” Samantha muttered.<br /> “Oh my God, who taught you to say that? Is that your mother? Mirabelle, you should teach Samantha well at home. If she continues like this, she will bring trouble to the Keane family and even her husband's family.”<br /> Mirabelle's face suddenly changed. It was all because of Dayana that she was embarrassed by Edith in front of everyone. She secretly put the account to Dayana, but said respectfully to Edith, “Yes, Mom. I understand.”<br /> Then, she turned her head to look at her daughter and said with an order, “Samantha, apologize quickly.”<br /> “I'm not wrong,” Samantha said with a stout in her neck.<br /> Snapped!<br /> Edith slapped her and said, “Apologize!”<br /> <br /> Chapter 7 Incomplete Marriage<br /> Samantha covered her beaten face and burst into tears, “I hate you!”<br /> After saying that, she ran upstairs sadly.<br /> “Look at the good daughter you taught.” <br /> Edith had long been dissatisfied with her daughter-in-law's education. Since her third and fourth kid were both spoiled which made them unruly, willful, and ignorant.<br /> Mirabelle's face changed slightly. She was determined to speak kind words for her daughter, “Mom, Samantha is still too young to understand."<br /> Dayana suddenly interrupted her, “She's not young anymore. We are actually the same age. I think Samantha really needs to learn to grow up. Fortunately, we are all a family. Otherwise, with her no-gate mouth, it's easy to offend people. Isn’t that right, Mom?”<br /> Mirabelle was blocked and speechless. Did her daughter-in-law, who always only knew how to please her, dared to scold her that day?<br /> “Dayana, you are right.”<br /> Edith was very cooperative with her granddaughter-in-law. Since that day she was willing to stand up, of course Edith wanted to cheer her up.<br /> In the past, it was not that she didn't want to help Dayana. However, Dayana seemed to love Aaron too much, which made her too humble and selfless. So that when she was wronged, Dayana would swallow it all alone. <br /> Of course, those attitudes made Edith couldn't get involved at all. But at that moment, Dayana really could take care of herself in a good way which was a great thing.<br /> Edith wanted to talk to them for a while, but her old bones couldn't hold on any longer. Seeing that, Aaron hurriedly pushed her back to her room to rest.<br /> In the living room, there were only Mirabelle, Dayana, and Lynne, who were playing his feet on the armrest of the sofa.<br /> “Dayana, is there still no movement in your stomach?”<br /> Dayana clutched the phone, since the questions made her eyes teary. She had experienced this before, but it still made her disappointed.<br /> Perhaps, that was God’s will also, so that Dayana could leave Aaron without any worries in the future.<br /> Seeing that Dayana was silent, Mirabelle showed displeasure. She scolded her, “Dayana, it's been three years since you got married. It's been so long but you two still don't have any babies. Otherwise, the purpose of marrying is to carry on the family line. If you don’t give birth, another woman will give birth to you. Don’t blame your mother for forcing you. A marriage without children is incomplete.”<br /> Dayana could only fall silent when heard it.<br /> “Not to mention Scarlett, who is so smart. She uses her children to seduce Aaron to her place on this day. But you, you don't have any children and you can't even tie up a man. You are so useless.”<br /> “Mom, Since Scarlett is pretty good and Aaron likes her, why don't you help them both?” Lynne interrupted, since he liked Scarlett too. <br /> “You shut up!” Mirabelle glared at her son.<br /> Actually, what kind of sin had she created?<br /> How come everyone in the family was so seduced by Scarlett's scheming girl that they lost their souls?<br /> “Dayana, you and I will go to that famous clinic one day. I heard that many women who were not pregnant became pregnant after going there.”<br /> “Are you sure about it, Mom? Since pregnancy is God’s will.”<br /> Edith scowled and scolded, “Dayana, what are you babbling about? Be serious!”<br /> “Mom, there is nothing wrong with my health. How about you ask Aaron to go to the hospital for a check-up? I'm afraid he is infertile.” <br /> Dayana didn't want to endure it anymore. In the past, Mirabelle used to give her some home remedies every day in order to get her pregnant. But once she drank, her mouth frothed. If Mimi hadn't discovered it in time, she would have died long ago.<br /> “How dare you say that, Dayana!” <br /> In Mirabelle’s eyes, her son must be good in every way. So, she put the blame on Dayana.<br /> “But I have checked and there is nothing wrong with my body. That’s why I’m sure if the problem isn’t on me.”<br /> <br /> <br /> Chapter 8 I'm Not That Cheap<br /> Edith became angry and said something against Dayana. She should have mustered up the courage to oppose her mother-in-law to the end.<br /> “Then try every means to get pregnant.”<br /> “I don't want to have children for the time being,” Dayana answered loudly. She was ready to divorce Aaron, so there should be no children between them.<br /> Edith was so angry that she took a sip of coffee and said, “Do you want another woman to give birth to you? Dayana, don't blame me for not reminding you. If you really go to that point, you will have no place in the Keane family.”<br /> Dayana just wanted to chuckle, since she couldn't wait to do it. “Perhaps, let Scarlett’s baby be born?”<br /> Hearing that, Edith's face turned red. She couldn’t help but said angrily, “Dayana, you deliberately want to annoy me, don’t you?”<br /> Dayana shrugged innocently, then said, “Mom, you have wronged me. I just saw you were so anxious, so I was kind enough to share the burden with you.”<br /> “If you are really willing to share the burden with me, then come with me to the clinic,” Edith ordered, couldn't help raise her tone.<br /> “Never!” Dayana answered, making her attitude clear.<br /> Edith was also furious and said, “Then you can’t be the next Mrs. Keane here. Don't shamelessly occupy the pit.”<br /> Dayana didn't want to stay there anymore. She picked up her bag and stood up, “Then you go and ask your son to divorce me.”<br /> Dayana glared fiercely in a certain direction, which was as dark as a crow. It was so shameless to see that Aaron just hid in the dark and watched while she was being induced.<br /> “Bitch!” Mirabelle couldn't help but get angry when she heard that words. <br /> After Mirabelle caught a glimpse of Aaron from the corner of her eye, she couldn't help but ramble on.<br /> “Aaron, look at her, she has such a bad temper. How could she dare to scold me like that? Aaron, you are already 31 and you don't have a child, that’s why I’m so worried. So, why don't you find another one? I’ll find you a good choice this time. I also have heard that women who have big butts are easy to give birth to. Or maybe, you can tell me what type you want?”<br /> Aaron put his suit jacket on his arm and said expressionlessly, “Mom, do you want to piss grandma off to death?”<br /> Mirabelle was speechless when hearing that. How could she afford to carry this charge?<br /> “I’ll go back first.”<br /> Seeing Aaron disappearing into the living room, Mirabelle wiped her tears and said, “Since Aaron is getting married, he doesn't even listen to my words.”<br /> Lynne said flatteringly, “Mom, I listen to you.”<br /> “Oh, my Lynne is still a good boy.”<br /> Hearing that Mirabelle was so pleased with that, Lynne suddenly said what he wanted while massaging Mirabelle's shoulders, “Mom, I want to buy a sports car. It's not expensive, just over five million. You can pay for it, right?” <br /> “You brat! Turns out you only care about yourself and that sports car. Starting from this day, I’ll cut your pocket money,” Mirabelle responded angrily, patted her chest, and sighed. <br /> Really, there was no kid who suited her expectations.<br /> “Mom, I’m sorry. Please don’t cut my money.”<br /> *<br /> “Get in the car!”<br /> The black Cullinan was parked on the side of the road, with the window half-lowered, revealing Aaron's cold and handsome face.<br /> Dayana didn't refuse pretentiously. She could take a taxi from there, but the man had frozen her card and she didn't have much cash on hand.<br /> “Since grandma’s health is not very good, divorce is impossible. I think it’s better for you to pack your things and go back to the Edenridge Estate.”<br /> Dayana exited the apartment to find peace. So, it annoyed her when Aaron ordered her to go back. <br /> “Aaron, I'm not that cheap!”<br /> After hearing that, Aaron only felt irritated. He opened the car window and said impatiently, “Then what do you want?”<br /> <br /> Chapter 9 Abandoned Baby<br /> "I want you to go shopping with me and be my cash machine." Dayana said smirking. <br /> The most infuriating thing she had seen in the scandal between her husband and Scarlet was that he always bought Scarlet whatever she asked for no matter the price. She was jealous at that time, but she didn't dare to make a fuss, for fear that Aaron would divorce her, so she swallowed her grievance and jealousy. Since they are getting divorced, she wanted to squeeze his pocked dry. <br /> "Are you taking me for granted?" Aaron sneered, with ridicule in his eyes.<br /> "Are you going to do it or not?" Dayana was not angry either. She crossed her arms and raised her chin slightly, "If you spoil me today, I will consider moving back to the Mansion." Aaron narrowed his narrow slightly, feeling a frightening low pressure lingering all over his body.<br /> "You really are something," he said through his clenched teeth.<br /> "Thanks for the compliment,” Dayan replied casually, tilting her head. <br /> Their black car stopped, and Aaron said in a calm voice, "Get off.”<br /> Looking at the large shopping mall not far away, Dayana's lips curled up with a happy smile. She grabbed her bag and got out of the car. As she was about to turn, the door was closed from inside, and the car sped away, spraying exhaust fumes all over her face. Dayana gritted his teeth. <br /> “What a bastard!” She grumbled. She must have been blind to be fall in love with that cold-stone man. <br /> She came to Budapest a few years ago, a place she was unfamiliar with, to learn how to make perfume. Here, she met many people, including Edith, Edith, who later became her mentor, and Aaron who treated her like an alien. The handsome Aaron didn't feel anything for her, but she fell in love with him completely when he appeared in time to save her when she was dragged into a dilapidated building by a homeless man.<br /> At that moment, he was like a prince in shining armor, rescuing her from a desperate situation. After discovering that he had no feeling for her, she still married him without hesitation, thinking that over time, he would warm up to her.<br /> The reality smashed her into pieces.<br /> Dayana took out a wet tissue and wiped the dust off her face, exhaled a breath, and walked towards the mall.<br /> A stage was set up in the atrium of the shopping mall today. Dayana listened for a moment. Apparently, a celebrity came to that mall and make a small show. <br /> It's understandable because the mall wasn't usually crowded on weekdays, but now it's filled with people and hustle and bustle. <br /> Dayana walked around and was about to return home when she heard noises and the faint cry of a baby coming from the bathroom not far away.<br /> She paused subconsciously, and headed towards the bathroom.<br /> She saw a slightly fat middle-aged woman running out of the bathroom holding a baby and, shout "Somebody left a baby in the rest room. This baby is a newborn, how cruel.” <br /> The baby was wrapped in baggy short sleeves, probably clothes worn by middle-aged women.<br /> Dayana subconsciously followed the middle-aged lady all the way to the security room. When the security guard herald about this, he was immediately alerted and took action. This shopping mall ranked high in Budapest. If words about an abandoned baby spreads, that mall would definitely got a lot of negative reviews.<br /> Through surveillance, the security found a pregnant woman quickly. No one expected that the pregnant woman was actually a high school student. The high school student who was brought over by the security guard cried a river when she saw the baby she had thrown in the toilet hole.<br /> "I don't want the baby. I can't raise him all by myself because I am just a high schooler,” she said sobbing. <br /> The aunt was so angry that her brows arched, "If you knew you couldn't take care of him, why did you decide to keep him in the first place? You youngsters, all you know is how to have fun regardless of the consequences in the future. Now that you decided to keep the pregnancy, you have to take responsibility for the baby."<br /> The female high school student was also aggrieved, "His father said he would take responsibility, but he disappeared last month and I can't find him anywhere. I don't want my mother know about this or she will beat me to death.”<br /> <br /> Chapter 10 Next Family<br /> The older mom grunted, if she had such a daughter, she would also have the urge to beat her to death, it was not easy to bring her up, but in the end, she was raised to be spoiled by others.<br /> Even though the female high school student begged hard not to tell her mother, the security guard refused, they had to notify the parents when something this big happened.<br /> The high school girl sat limply on the ground, bawling with regret.<br /> The baby was being held and coaxed by the older woman, and another lady was busy making formula.<br /> Dayana was standing in the corner, her eyes staring straight at the baby with wrinkled features. If that embryo had landed in her womb in the first place, wouldn't she also be giving birth to a baby so ugly that it looked like that old man after ten months of pregnancy? Dayana's heart suddenly ached and tears were falling from the ends of her eyes.<br /> "There are no ifs in this world." With the sound of a warm voice, a clean dark blue handkerchief appeared in front of her, "Wipe your tears.”<br /> Dayana froze as his words made her realize that she had said everything that was on her mind, her cheeks burned slightly as she awkwardly took the handkerchief and wiped the tears off her face.<br /> She took the handkerchief and took a deep sniff, the smell was nice and a bit familiar, she didn't move towards Noah's side, the smell emanating from him was the same as the smell of the handkerchief.<br /> "Don't cry, Miss Nolan," Noah sensed that Dayana was not herself today, and comforted her with a warm voice, "The baby will be fine."<br /> Dayana asked anxiously, "Noah, did you go to the city ten years ago?"<br /> Hearing the shocking question, Noah shook his head, "No, why?"<br /> Dayana was disappointed, she thought she had found someone she knew.<br /> Ten years ago, a horrific robbery took place in Sioux City, the shopping malls were stained with a piercing red color, the pungent smell of blood made people want to vomit. Dayana was at the scene at that time, she followed someone to escape, together.<br /> After being rescued, she could not remember the face of the person who had accompanied her through life and death due to shock. The only thing she knew was that the person was from H town.<br /> She defied her family's objections and insisted on going to H town, not only to look for her mother, but also to find that person.<br /> "I apologize for soiling your handkerchief because of my unreasonable fear," Dayana said as she grabbed the handkerchief in embarrassment.<br /> "It's okay, you can keep it," Seeing Dayana trying to divert attention, Noah understood not to pursue the matter further. <br /> “Once in a while we have to laugh at life,” he said warmly. “Tears won't do any good if you shed too many of them, after all.”<br /> Certainly, she was nicknamed as the Warming machine, it suited her personality, "Has everyone ever told you of how sweet you are? Oh, you can call me Dayana."<br /> "You give me too much credit," Noah rubbed her head lightly. <br /> Dayana was stunned and moved her eyes upwards. What caught her eye was his thin wrist. She coughed slightly in embarrassment. Noah also realized that his act was a little over the top, so he retracted his hand as if he was electrocuted.<br /> Suddenly, Dayana's felt her arm was being pulled and she sway away from Noah. She looked at the person snatching her in pain and saw Aaron staring at her fiercely. <br /> She frowned and said, "Let me go."<br /> Aaron couldn't hear what she said. He sneered and said sternly, "So this is why we’re getting divorce? You have a new boyfriend you’re keeping away from me and Grandma. Is he the reason you’re running away? You have a man under your finger ready to build your next new family, or do you even live together already? You can't feel enough of just me to satisfy you, can you?"<br /> As he spoke, his dark eyes looked at Noah cynically.<br /> Aaron didn't expect to saw this infuriating scene when the mall manager made announcement about the abandoned baby and he hurried over.<br /> Noah returned Aaron's sharp gaze by explaining calmly, "Sir, I think you misunderstand. Dayana and I do not have a relationship as you imply."<br /> "I'm talking to my wife, Pretty boy." Aaron ignored him completely.<br /> Dayana's heart was pounding she could hardly breathe. She slapped Aaron with her eyes glazed over.<br /> Along with the loud slapping sound, a red slap mark appeared on Aaron's handsome face. Dayana was very disappointed, wondering if this was the same man she loved so much.<br /> “What are you doing to storm in and throw your fit. You can't even keep your to yourself and you have the face to round around second-guessing people.” <br /> Aaron touched his cheek with his tongue and laughed gloomily. Dayana was frightened by his laugh that she subconsciously took a step back. <br /> Aaron squinted throwing a dangerous glare, "That's a bold move even from you. Do you have a death wish?"<br /> "And who asked you to humiliate me?" Dayana raised her head stubbornly, then said, "Apologize."	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