The man walked to the driver’s seat and got his cell phone out through the window. Mona’s name flashed on the screen.He answered the call. “What?”The man’s tone was arrogant, thinking Mona had called to ask him to come home.However, Mona’s voice on the other end of the phone was sensible and calm. “I’m with the traffic police now, paying your fine.”The man frowned. “It’s late. What are you doing outside?”“You were speeding.”The man sighed. “I’ll go over to you now.”Thaddeus drove to the traffic police station. Mona lay on the bench in the hall, so tired that she fell asleep.The man walked over and squatted down, intending to wake her. However, he could not bear to disturb her. He took off his jacket and covered her body.He originally wanted to carry her home, but Mona slept lightly and jolted awake at his touch.She rubbed her drowsy eyes and saw the man she was unlucky enough to have as her husband.“If you’re awake, then walk by yourself. Go home.” Thaddeus lifted
Thaddeus pressed her back and took her into his arms. He bent his head and said in her ear, “How about we don’t get divorced?”Mona stayed still in the man’s arms, motionless like a wooden puppet.When the man saw that she did not respond, he laughed wickedly.Mona took a step back and raised her eyes to meet the man’s dark gaze. Her eyes were calm as water with no ripples.On the other hand, Thaddeus’ handsome face was covered with an elusive fog.Mona could not speak. She did not know how to answer.“Why? Do you really want a divorce?” The man raised his hand and tucked a lock of hair behind her ear. The action seemed very casual. “Can you really bear to?”Mona slapped the man’s hand away. For some reason, she could hear a hint of sarcasm and contempt in his tone.The man curled his lips and said, “Don’t you want respect? Isn’t the identity of Mrs. Fontaine, the status the Fontaines gave you, respectful enough?”Mona finally understood the man’s meaning. Saying they would no
Thaddeus subconsciously reached out and pulled Mona behind him. “Don’t be scared.”“Aaahhh! Susan, you liar! You seduced Thaddeus! I’ll kill you!”The woman rushed out from the darkness holding a shiny knife in her hand. She charged down from the upper floor and lunged at Mona with scarlet eyes.Thaddeus acted quickly and stepped in front of the woman with his long legs. He snatched the knife out of her hand, grabbed the woman’s throat, and pushed her against the wall without mercy. He tightened his grip around her throat and warned, “If you’re going to act crazy, then get lost.”Unbridled shock and astonishment flashed through the woman’s eyes, then instantly filled with disappointment. A desperate roar bubbled from her throat as large teardrops fell from the corners of her eyes and splattered on Thaddeus’ hand.The look of despair was as if she was a ghost suffering in purgatory.What did she do wrong? She was just caught up in a love she could not escape. The mire of her obses
“How can I believe you?” The woman had doubts in her heart. She clearly saw the two come home together in the middle of the night, and Thaddeus even put his hand on her hair!It was such an intimate action. How could it be something that a master did to his subordinate?Mona thought about it and said, “How about you sleep with him tonight?”The woman froze and thought for a moment. She seemed to understand the meaning behind Mona’s words.No wife would be generous enough to let her husband sleep with another woman. Since Mona said that, it meant she did not care about Thaddeus. Perhaps it proved that they indeed did not have the relationship like the woman suspected.“Okay! I’ll sleep with Thaddeus tonight!”A smile suddenly blossomed on the woman’s face, and the suspicions in her heart were instantly replaced by the excitement of sleeping with Thaddeus.Thaddeus looked at Mona in surprise. How could this stupid woman give up her own husband? She was quite generous to kick him a
Mona saw the man stalk toward her angrily and stuck out her tongue. She pulled the woman and ran to the guest room where the latter stayed.It was better to avoid unnecessary troubles. Thaddeus was so narrow-minded. All it took was a few words about him to get angry and wanted to settle the score with her. What kind of man was that petty?Mona was now able to see the man’s nature clearly, so she did not feel afraid. That man admired and worshiped by tens of thousands was not that amazing, after all.“Suzy, why doesn’t Thaddeus want to sleep with me?”The woman sat on the bed with a pillow in her arms and a conflicted face. She looked like a little child.Mona suddenly felt tired.When would the woman accept the fact that Thaddeus did not love her at all?Sitting on the bed, she was not as good-natured as she used to be. She knew going along with the woman weakly would only be counterproductive.While she could use her medical skills to treat the woman, that was limited to her p
Thaddeus saw her avoiding him and frowned faintly.He was immediately displeased and said, “It’s not like you’re stepping into a lion’s den. Am I going to eat you?”Mona’s expression was indifferent and detached, maintaining a boundary with the man.From now on, her heart acquiesced to the fact of divorce. This man was not her husband but just an ordinary friend. Since he was a friend, it was necessary to keep a distance. There was a line that could not be crossed.“Mr. Fontaine, if you have something to say, then say it. There’s no need to beat around the bush.”When Thaddeus heard that, he went to the desk, leaned on the table, and picked up the little flag decoration to place on his palm.He smiled and said casually, “How aloof, Ms. Ortega.”Mona could hear the ridicule in the man’s tone, but she did not get angry. Her expression seemed to say, ‘you can say whatever you want’.She had no desire or expectation for him.When Thaddeus’ eyes rested on Mona’s quiet little face,
“Mona Ortega! I’ve never seen you so lazy before. It’s noon. Why are you still sleeping?!”Mona rubbed her sleepy eyes, got out of bed, and stepped on the rug to open the door.As soon as the door opened, she was met with Jennifer's fierce face. Mona was instantly startled awake. She did not recall doing anything that seemingly violated the so-called family rules.Jennifer crossed her arms and looked at Mona haughtily.“Do you know what time it is?”“Do you need something, Mrs. Fontaine?” Mona looked at Jennifer with a calm and flat gaze.“Eleanor is coming over. She’s been a little uncomfortable lately and wants you to take a look at her.”“Oh, okay. I’ll go wash up.”Before Mona could close the door, Jennifer reached out and blocked the door, saying with a warning tone, “She knows you got injured last time. However, if she asks about that matter, you’d better think quickly and not let anything slip. If you spill the beans, your husband’s reputation will definitely be affected
The three women were enough for a drama. Furthermore, they were shrewd and scheming women from rich families who each had their own intentions. It seemed there would be an exciting show today.Mona sat beside Jennifer, opposite to Eleanor and Isabel.Eleanor still looked as sick as ever, coughing constantly into her handkerchief.Mona narrowed her eyes. She had looked at Eleanor over several times, but there was nothing unusual besides some minor problems. However, Eleanor always said she was sick and took medicine all year round. That was very suspicious.Since she wanted to act, Mona would play dumb and wait to see what to do next.When Eleanor saw Mona appear, it was as if she saw her savior. Her expression looked a bit flustered.“Mona, I’ve been feeling weak recently and keep having the same nightmare every night. When I wake up, it’s as if there’s a hand choking my throat. I couldn’t even breathe. It was especially serious this morning. I think I actually saw that hand...”