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As soon as Sean said those words, the atmosphere became awkward.All the servants were shocked. But due to the look on Wendy's face, none of them dared to say anything.Sean pretended not to notice anything and smiled gently. "Wendy kept saying that I'm not as smart as you. You always have a solution when a problem arises. Unlike me, who could only sigh when I came across a problem. This means that I can't be successful."James held his phone tightly in his hands. He forced himself to suppress his disgust by thinking about the plane ticket and operation in a month's time. "You seem like quite a smart guy to me, Mr. Greenwood. You've kept quiet about having a child with Wendy and about the wedding."The smile on Sean's face froze. The sarcasm was evident in those words.Sean turned around and looked at Wendy. "Wendy, I think I might have sprained my ankle on my way here. It hurts..."Wendy's face changed and she began to panic. "Where does it hurt? Let's go see a doctor!""I thin
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James stayed at a hotel for several consecutive days.From the moment Sean stepped into the home he shared with Wendy, James no longer wanted to return to that house.At dawn, he instructed his driver to take him to the law firm.While waiting at a traffic light, he opened Sean’s livestream.During the livestream, Sean accidentally revealed the kiss marks on his neck.“I’m about to have a wedding with my wife. I’ll stream it live for everyone when the time comes,” he announced, his face flushed with excitement as he shared the good news with his fans.‘His wife... If Wendy’s his wife, then who is my wife?’ wondered James.James turned his head to look at the rain streaks drifting past the car window.Jelaston was a city of frequent rain.It had also been raining on the day he and Wendy registered their marriage.Carl Jackson had served as the Bundred family’s lawyer for a lifetime and had practically watched James and Wendy grow up.“James, are you sure you want to divorce W
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“Please adjust the share transfer allocation yet again,” said James, his face pale. “As for the Bundred Group’s shares, I don’t want any of them.”He had made up his mind long ago. Since he had decided to leave, he would repay all the kindness the Bundred family had shown him.The Bundred family had supported him for 20 years, giving him a life-changing opportunity.He had preserved the Bundred family’s business and would return all the shares as repayment for their kindness.In the end, he still came out ahead.Thanks to the education he had received over the years, he had developed many skills.He had also managed to save some assets to rely on.As for Wendy…“All you're doing now is managing the Bundred Group for my child.” Sean’s words echoed in his ears. “Wendy cares about me and would always tip me on my livestream channel. All the money belongs only to me. Me and my child will both have a bright future ahead of us.”Since she had been heartless toward him, why should he
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When Wendy and Sean returned, it was already a week later.The day they came back, James happened to be at home.The sound of laughter and playful banter echoed as Sean planted a kiss on Wendy's face.“Honey, I really like the wedding rings you chose.”Under the crystal chandelier, the sparkling diamond ring radiated brilliantly.“Oh, James is home too.”Standing in the living room, Sean looked surprised.After a brief hesitation, he pulled a box out of his bag. “James, I got you a gift as well. Look, I picked this out myself. Do you like it?”James suddenly felt disgusted.He and Wendy weren’t even officially divorced yet, but the shameless homewrecker dared to stride into his home with such audacity.And now, he had the gall to act as though he were a master handing down rewards to a servant.“No need, keep it for yourself,” James replied curtly, rejecting the gift as he turned and headed upstairs.“Honey, is James mad at me?”Wendy quickly coaxed him in a soft voice. “H
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“Sir…”Several servants cautiously approached him, their voices trembling as they softly inquired, “Are you alright?”James struggled to control his shaking. He took a deep breath and forced a smile that was more heartbreaking than tears.“Call an ambulance for me, please. I can’t move anymore.”Under their pitiful gazes, James was carried into the ambulance.His injuries were worse than he had expected, with bruises and abrasions covering his entire body.“These injuries are severe. Don’t you have any family to stay with you?”The doctor couldn’t help but comment as he treated James’s wounds. “You’ll need help since you won’t be able to move around.”“I don’t have any family,” replied James, his voice distant and hollow. “There’s no one in this world who’s tied to me anymore.”His parents were gone and Wendy… she was gone too.Or maybe, she was never truly there to begin with.As the nurse wheeled him out, he overheard two other nurses gossiping nearby.“Did you hear? That
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The wedding was held at a seven-star hotel.Sean seemed to deliberately disgust James, every flower, every decoration, and even every dish was brought to James for his opinion.“Sean is very busy, and he needs to take care of his health. You should help with setting up the venue,” Wendy said matter-of-factly.“I’m busy preparing for pregnancy as well,” she added.“Yes, James, I trust you. What you like, I like too,” Sean said with a smile. “James, treat this like it’s your own wedding Nothing can go wrong.”James looked at his triumphant demeanor with an expressionless face.“Okay,” replied James.He treated the wedding as if it were his own, meticulously overseeing every detail with perfection.Soon, the day before the wedding arrived.“James, leaving the wedding arrangements to you was the right decision. I’m very satisfied,” Sean said during the rehearsal, holding Wendy’s hand as they arrived late.“Wendy, you grew up with James, and this wedding dress is so heavy... Why d
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The wedding was warm and intimate.The officiant, Carl, stepped up to the couple at the host's invitation."I watched Wendy grow up since she was a child. Many years ago, I looked forward to attending her wedding, and today, that day has finally come," he said.Carl glanced at the smiling guests below, then suddenly shifted his tone."But what I didn’t expect was that when the wedding day came, the groom wouldn’t be him."Wendy’s smile froze. "Uncle Carl, you...""Before delivering my speech, I have another task to complete," said Carl, turning off the microphone and handing a document to her.The moment Wendy glanced at the document, her hand froze.It was a divorce agreement.Her heart was gripped by inexplicable panic, but she reassured herself. It had to be fake—James couldn’t possibly bring himself to divorce her.He loved her too much."Uncle Carl, James is just throwing a tantrum. Why are you joining him in this nonsense? This is a wedding, and he’s being so unreasona
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‘Memory erasure operation... forget you completely.’Those were the only words Wendy could hear.She stared at the divorce agreement, momentarily dazed.She was 28 years old this year.Out of those 28 years, she had spent 20 with James.They had grown up together. He was her family, her lover, someone entwined with her very being.In the dark days when her parents passed away one after another, in the turbulent times of her company’s crises…He had always been by her side.They had weathered so many storms together.How could he leave her?And now, he was going to forget her completely!Her trembling fingers reached out for the divorce agreement. He had left everything to her—his shares in the company, his assets, his properties. Everything about her. He didn’t want anything.Her hands shook as she pulled out her phone, dialing James’s number over and over, but the call never connected.“James, pick up. Stop joking around. Please, pick up… pick up the phone!”By the end,
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James and Jessica successfully obtained their marriage certificate.They decided to hold their wedding in Jeswood.That was Jessica's hometown, and they decided to settle there in the future."The location for the hospital has been decided, and the related paperwork is already being submitted. Considering the construction period and preparation time, it will coincide perfectly with your recovery."James leaned on Jessica's belly and listened."Be good and don't make Mommy too tired, okay?""It's still too small to understand your words." Jessica pinched his ear and teased, "Are you silly?""I've never managed a hospital before. Do you think I can do it?"James flipped through the documents in his hands. "I need to learn more about hospital management.""Take away that 'do you think' part." Jessica smiled as she took the documents from him. "I have great confidence in my husband.""There's no rush about the hospital. Your top priority now is to take care of me and the baby."
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Sean was thrown out of the hospital.Wendy collapsed to the ground.She had lost everything.For the sake of a non-existent child, she had destroyed it all.James was gone, the company had fallen apart, and all that was left to her was a single piece of paper proving her infertility.Less than a year later, Wendy and Sean became infamous on the internet again.The video of their dramatic fight at their wedding was still circulating online.This time, it was a video of their argument in the ward.Someone had secretly recorded the video and uploaded it.It turned out that Sean had planned from the start to exploit her, intending to have Wendy undergo IVF to carry a child with no biological relation to her.For the sake of a liar, Wendy had driven away her husband and ruined the company’s reputation.When the truth was revealed, it caused an uproar on the internet.While Wendy faced ridicule and scorn, Sean’s ugly deeds were exposed completely.Worst of all, Wendy publicly su
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The roar of the engine echoed through the sky as the black car sped like the wind, racing toward the hospital."Ah—"Wendy’s eyes were bloodshot as she slammed the steering wheel with force.James’s words lingered in her ears.The thought of her suspicions brought a flood of anger and pain to her heart.The tires screeched against the road as she pressed the accelerator to the floor, her body trembling uncontrollably.If what James said was true...Then what had she been doing all this time?For a futile, illusory hope, she had destroyed her own home with her own hands!The rising sun illuminated her bloodless face as she approached the hospital, unable to suppress her emotions any longer.Sean sat in the ward, looking haggard.Ever since his affair had been exposed, followed by arguments with Wendy and his face being disfigured, not a single thing had gone his way.Wendy was his only hope for the rest of his life.What did it matter if she hated him or didn’t want to marr
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James wanted to register their marriage in Jelaston.Having grown up there, he had a special attachment to the city.At his insistence, he chartered a plane for Jessica.“There’s no need to be so nervous. I feel fine,” said Jessica, walking ahead with a relaxed stride while James followed closely behind, pushing their luggage with a tense expression.By the time their vehicle left the airport, night had fallen.Snowflakes began drifting down from the sky.The car’s heater was on high, but Jessica suddenly felt stuffy and cracked the window slightly to let in some fresh air.A car's headlights pierced through the snow ahead. As the two vehicles passed each other, a familiar profile flashed by in an instant.Screech—The sudden sound of brakes shattered the quiet of the road.The black car came to a halt, snowflakes accumulating on its roof.Wendy’s heart raced as she lowered her window and stared at the rearview mirror.Cold wind rushed into the car, and her eyes began to bu
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"I have already booked the plane tickets, we leave tomorrow."Jessica was in an excellent mood, swinging James’s hand back and forth.The White family’s old home was originally in Jeswood, but ever since Jessica’s mother had surgery, the entire family had relocated to Norwea permanently.Jessica’s mother, Anna White, loved Norwea’s scenery. The tranquility and distance from the bustle were also good for her health."Are we heading straight to Norwea?""No, we’ll visit other places first, and then go visit your family afterwards."James’s eyes were full of affection, and he indeed followed through with this plan.During the following days, they visited many places. They went to Edinton, strolling on cobblestone streets and admiring medieval architecture.They went to Prost, danced in the sunset on the square, and ate delicious ice cream.Together, they traveled to numerous destinations, and their final stop was Norwea.This was the perfect time of year in Norwea to view the au
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Sean’s once-prized handsome face was disfigured.The hardware on that luxury-brand bag was incredibly sturdy. Coupled with the full force used to strike him, the wound was deep enough to expose bone.Wendy spared no expense, pouring a fortune into treatment, but scarring was inevitable.“The wound has been stitched up, but even with current cosmetic procedures, it can’t be fully repaired.”Jessica shook her head as she read the message from a friend back in the homeland.You reap what you sow.“What’s going on?”James approached, holding a cup. “Who sent you a message?”“My family,” said Jessica, curling up on the sofa and intertwining her fingers with his.“They heard that you agreed to be with me and want to meet you.”She lifted his hand and kissed the back of it. “I’ve been single for so many years, they were almost losing their minds. Now that I have you, they’re overjoyed.”“Meeting the family already?” James teased with a laugh. “Do you like me that much?”Jessica ra
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"Your new husband is still waiting for you. You’re supposed to have children together. Go back. Our story is in the past now. Don’t come looking for me anymore."After that conversation, Wendy still refused to leave, so James made his stance clear."He’s not my husband!" Wendy hurriedly argued. "James, I know I’ve made many mistakes in the past. Just give me one more chance…""A chance to do what? Hurt me again? Sean still wants to have children with you. Don’t you want to have a child of your own?"Facing James’s cold gaze, Wendy froze.She didn’t know how to make amends, but she wasn’t ready to end things with James.Fate, however, didn’t give her a chance to argue further.Her phone suddenly rang. She declined the call, but it rang again, the incessant ringtone like a life-or-death alarm.The urgency on the other end of the call was evident.After answering the phone, she hesitated for a moment before finally leaving.In Jelaston, Sean sat on the sofa, carefully admiring t
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"Don’t worry. I’ll talk to Ms. Bundred," Jessica said as she took off her apron, comforting James."If you don’t want to agitate him, then come outside with me to talk," she added, walking over to Wendy and firmly grabbing her arm. "Stop provoking him.""You know who I am," Wendy said angrily as they sat in the cafe downstairs. "I’m his wife!""You used to be," Jessica replied calmly. "And he has already forgotten everything. James is someone who always follows through on what he decides to do. If he chose such a drastic method, you must have hurt him deeply."Wendy suddenly felt a lump in her throat.James’s willpower was stronger than anyone else’s. He was more tolerant than anyone.And when he left, he would be more ruthless than anyone."I want to talk to him, to have a proper conversation," said Wendy, struggling to keep her voice steady. "You have to agree to this! Don’t forget, we’ve only signed the divorce agreement. The final registration hasn’t been completed yet! Jess
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After James was discharged from the hospital, he moved into the apartment next to Jessica’s.She personally found the place for him—it was conveniently located, peaceful despite being in the city center, and close to the hospital.Before he was even discharged, she had already started setting up the apartment for him.The color of the curtains, the texture of the bedding, the kitchen utensils—everything was arranged thoughtfully, leaving nothing to be criticized.James sat on the sofa, watching Jessica move in and out of the room, pour him tea, and casually hand him a cushion.“Watch some videos for a while. I’ll go make dinner,” she said.The semi-open kitchen was bright, and as he watched the busy woman inside, James suddenly felt a sense of peace.For the first thirty years of his life, he had always been the one trying hard to take care of others.But now, there was a woman saying to him, “I want to take care of you.”His heart warmed, and he couldn’t resist snapping a pho
