married you, can’t you tolerate even one of my ex–girlfriends?
Apologize!” Grace’s return changed everything.
I could have had a different life, but now I’ve become a part of
their twisted game.
I said firmly, “I won’t apologize.”
“If you don’t apologize today, don’t even think about coming
home!”
“Fine by me. I don’t have any attachment to this home anyway.” Surprise appeared on the previously angry face.
“What did you say? That’s our home, and you say you’re not
attached to it?”
Seeing Cian’s attitude shift, Grace’s knees buckled and she
fainted into his arms.
86%
He picked Grace up, “You can stay here tonight and think about
what you’ve done!”
As he turned, Grace subtly kicked me. Already standing at the edge of the bridge, I lost my footing and fell towards the lake.
In that split second of falling, I saw Cian’s cold back and Grace’s smug smile.
I didn’t call for help, because even if I did, he wouldn’t care about me.
As the icy water filled my ears, images of Cian and me,
inseparable, flashed before my eyes, quickly replaced by scenes
11
inseparable, flashed before my eyes, quickly replaced by scenes
of him torturing me in the wilderness.
Is this my life flashing before my eyes?
I think I can’t breathe anymore.
On the brink of death, a powerful force pulled me up.
A man’s voice sounded in my ear.
“Can’t even night fish in peace.”
Next Episode
11
Conscious of still being alive, I abruptly sat up. “My credit card…”
This was a clean and luxurious room.
The man standing guard by my side chuckled.
“You’re quite the money–grubber, aren’t you?”
I surveyed the unfamiliar surroundings and unfamiliar people. A pretty young woman brought in some soup.
“You’re awake. My brother caught a cold trying to save you.” “Too much information.”
The man was wrapped in a thick bathrobe. His features were handsome, and I could tell he had a tall, impressive build. He introduced himself: “Nolan. This is my sister, Melody.” Hearing his name and examining his features more closely, I felt like I’d seen him on TV before.
In New York City, both the Grey and Prescott families‘
companies were top–tier industry leaders, but the Grey family had always had the upper hand over the Prescotts.
These two families seemed to have been at odds for a long time. “I’m Vivienne. Thank you for saving my life.”
Nolan scrutinized my face. “Your face…”
I felt a bit self–conscious under his gaze, given the two unsightly scars. Melody came over and cupped my face in her hands. “Sis, you’re a real beauty, if it weren’t for this scar.”
She left and came back with a jar of ointment.
“This is a medicine our team has been developing for three years. Want to give it a try?”
Hearing this news, I was overjoyed. Perhaps I wouldn’t have to hide my face in public anymore.
Nolan handed me my phone and bank card. “I dried out your phone. See if it still works.”
“You had message pop–ups enabled. I didn’t mean to see your
messages.”
I turned it on and saw that Cian had bombarded me with texts.
“I told you to stay outside. Don’t you know how to come home?”
“Wait where you are. I’m coming to get you.”
“Vivienne, where did you go?”
“Why isn’t your phone working?”
Cian’s call came through. My hand trembled, but I neither answered nor hung up. Eventually, it disconnected on its own. “There’s no need to keep a man like that around.”
I looked at Nolan and painfully knelt down, dragging my leg.
He immediately pushed me back, making me lie down. “What are you doing?”
“Given the Grey family’s status in New York City, I want to ask you for a favor. Could you help me erase my identity?
you for a favor. Could you help me erase my identity?
“I want to leave the country. I don’t want him to find me
anymore…“Nolan agreed readily.
“We can do it tomorrow. I was actually thinking of going abroad. Would you like to come with me?”
Melody leaned in and whispered in my ear, “My brother’s being pressured by our dad to get married. It’s driving him crazy. He was in a foul mood today and went night fishing by the lake, which is how he ‘caught‘ you. It’s perfect timing for him to escape to the overseas branch for some peace and quiet.” “Yes, I’d like that.”
Erasing my identity was quick. I got a new phone and SIM card, then boarded an international flight with Nolan.
The past faded like a dream, and I wouldn’t look back again.
09:10 Fri, 14 F
3
Cian felt increasingly uneasy as he drove Grace home, as if
something was about to happen.
Just as he was about to turn back, Grace started crying again, saying she felt unwell.
He had bought Grace a house and was planning to head back after dropping her off.
This time, Grace didn’t try to make him stay.
He rushed home, eager to see if Vivienne had taken a cab back by herself.
The house was silent when he arrived; she hadn’t returned.
He texted her, but got no reply. He called, but no one answered. He went back to the bridge to look for her, circling the entire lakeside, but still couldn’t find her.
He realized that he might have truly upset her.
When he had proposed to Vivienne, it was indeed out of spite, lying that his heart was clear of other feelings.
Now, in just a few short days, he had repeatedly sided with Grace against Vivienne.
No wonder she was angry.
But Vivienne had said before that she wouldn’t divorce him.
