Chapter 7
At that time, I was accompanying him on a business trip to South City. I caught the flu and had a high fever that wouldn’t break. But when Lily called, he abandoned me there and flew to her side overnight.
Travis suddenly showed up at my hotel. He pretended to be reluctant but took care of me
anyway.
Our relationship suddenly grew closer, and that’s when I realized how he felt about me.
A week later, when I was feeling better, I saw Lily’s not–so–subtle social media posts rubbing her relationship in my face.
She never mentioned Patrick by name, but every word was designed to remind me how loving and happy they were while I was sick and miserable.
I got drunk that night. Travis was frustrated with me. “You could have any man you want with a snap of your fingers.”
“Even you?”
Two adults, taking what they needed from each other.
After that night, I called Patrick to break up with him. He thought I was just throwing a tantrum and didn’t take it seriously.
We had a cold war for two months, then Grandpa suddenly got worse. All my attention was
on him.
As Grandpa’s condition deteriorated, the company was also in turmoil. He decided to entrust me to the Luther family.
Grandpa said earnestly, “After I die, you’ll inherit the company and fortune, which will attract schemes from all sides. I wouldn’t feel safe leaving you with just anyone.”
I looked down. “Grandpa, I’ll protect everything.”
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Grandpa sighed. “I don’t want life to be too hard for you. Old Mr. Luther and I have been through life and death together. He watched you grow up–at least he won’t let anyone destroy you completely.”
After a sleepless night, I agreed to the marriage.
Patrick probably didn’t expect me to admit it so readily. He asked unwillingly, “Did you ever really love me?”
“I loved you long ago. But each time you hurt me for Lily’s sake, that love died a little
more.”
The atmosphere fell silent. We stared at each other wordlessly.
Lily hurried over, her voice shrill. “What are you two doing?”
I said calmly, “Talking.”
She’d probably had too many shocks tonight–her emotions seemed out of control.
“Miss Spencer, I know you’re bitter, but you’re married now. Please stay away from
Patrick!”
My tone was cold. “Trying to mark your territory? You’re barking up the
wrong tree.”
She broke down. “I’m his girlfriend now. I’m begging you–leave us alone. Leave Patrick
alone.”
How ridiculous. She made it sound like I was desperately chasing after him.
I stood up, picked up the wine glass from the table, walked over to her, and poured it over her head. “Are you clear–headed now?”
“Who’s really shameless here? You don’t think everyone here is blind, do you? How long are you going to keep deluding yourself?”
“You picked up the man I threw away and treat him like treasure, thinking everyone’s as desperate for him as you are.”
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Some onlookers couldn’t help but snicker.
“Oh wow, playing the victim after being a homewrecker–how shameless.”
“Girlfriend? Wonder if he’s even acknowledged that.”
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“These kinds of women are everywhere, all thinking they can climb the social ladder…”
Tonight’s guests were all from our circle. I’d grown up here, and soon friends stepped forward to defend me.
Lily bit her lip, trembling and looking terrible.
Travis walked over and took the glass from my hand. ‘That looked tiring–next time let your husband deal with the trash.”
Lily asked him resentfully, “Everyone knows she loved Patrick most. Doesn’t that bother you?”
I raised an eyebrow. Already trying to drive a wedge between us?
“Ha, way to flatter herself. Just because you’re blind doesn’t mean you should drag my beautiful wife down with you.” Travis said dismissively. “I’ve known her since I was three. I know what kind of person she is better than anyone–I don’t need you to enlighten me.”
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