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When I learned that my husband, Abel Brooks, was returning to the country today, I got up early and laid out the little trinkets I had collected for him over the past six months from various places.I even instructed the housekeeper, Eve Goods, to prepare a table full of his favorite dishes.At that moment, the door opened, and Abel appeared before me. I was completely taken aback when I saw him holding his first love in his arms.Cora Garrett walked toward me with a smile, gently stroking her slightly rounded belly as she greeted me. "Hey, Aspen! Long time no see," she said.I glanced at her small bump, and a surge of anger overwhelmed me.Cora seemed to notice the change in my expression and quickly came to my side. She delicately grabbed my wrist and said, "Aspen, please don't get upset. This is entirely my fault."If you must blame someone, blame me. Don't take it out on Abel."Cora left me thunderstruck with just one simple sentence. I hadn't said a word, but Cora had alrea
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Vivian's frown gradually eased as she glanced at me standing outside the door. I could see her hesitation.I had wired her living expenses every month without fail over the past five years. It was obvious to everyone that Cora couldn't possibly compare to me in terms of financial stability.My heart felt like it had sunk into icy waters. As my husband, Abel not only failed to inform me about this situation beforehand but also chose to humiliate me in public.Did he truly think I had no temper and no self-respect?As the room fell silent, Cora's eyes reddened, and she began to sob. "The child I'm carrying is innocent, and I will give birth to him, no matter the circumstances."You can say whatever you want about me, but I hope my child won't be dragged into this."Large teardrops rolled down her cheeks, painting a picture of vulnerability and pity.Abel's face was full of anguish as he wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. His voice carried a note of blame as he spoke, "M
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Eve had watched me grow up and knew my temperament well. She paused to gauge my reaction, and when I didn't interrupt her, she continued, "She also said that all pregnancy expenses should be covered by you."After all, since you can't have children, you might as well get involved and experience it for yourself."My face darkened when I heard this. I straightened my sleeves and asked, "Anything else?"Eve added, "She also mentioned that since you don't have children, all your assets will eventually belong to this child."I couldn't help but laugh. What a masterful plan this family had concocted! I kept my composure, despite the anger that bubbled within me. I knew this wasn't the time to act.When Eve asked how I planned to respond, I simply smiled and told her to carry on as usual.She then brought me lunch, and I sat by the bedroom window after eating, gazing at the scene below. At the moment, Abel was escorting Cora out of the house.Memories rushed back to me. It was also an
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Abel's parents would often boast to everyone that he was now a successful CEO, attracting countless relatives from the Brooks family seeking his help.Some even went as far as asking Abel to arrange marriages for their children, insisting he match them with prominent figures in Jonesburg.Despite their demands, I wasn't bothered. I thought that since my family had wealth, helping them a little wouldn't hurt.What Abel didn't know was that Andre came to see me on the night before my engagement. He brought me a share transfer agreement.Andre said he hoped I would sign it so that I would have the financial security to walk away from Abel if my marriage ever turned unhappy.Clenching his fists tightly, he looked at me seriously and said, "It's not just the Larkins backing you—you also have me. If he ever hurts you, I won't let him get away with it!"I laughed and told him he was overthinking. I trusted my judgment ever since I was a child, and I firmly believed Abel would never betr
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I slapped Abel with almost all my strength, and his cheeks instantly turned red and swollen. His face was full of disbelief as he said, "Aspen Larkins, are you crazy? How dare you hit me!"I glanced at my own reddened hand and let out a cold chuckle. "You were the one who raised your hand first. Now, you're upset with me?"I am the eldest daughter of the Larkin family. Do you think you can humiliate me however you like?"Hearing the commotion, Vivian hurried over to mediate. "Aspen, Abel acted out of impulse. Don't hold it against him."Seeing my expression remain icy, she quickly tugged on Abel's sleeve, signaling him with repeated blinks.This was the first time Abel had ever raised a hand against me, and I could see he was nervous. Perhaps it was because Cora was there, or maybe it was his male pride, but Abel turned his face away.He was unwilling to admit he was wrong."Abel Brooks!" Vivian shouted. She knew very well that if the standoff continued, Abel would come out of t
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The entire room fell into an uproar. I didn't bother offering any further explanation and had Lyla publicly announce my latest decision after the meeting.If Abel's family wanted a grandchild so badly, they'd have to pay for it themselves!After handling the company matters, I went back home. I called my parents half an hour in advance, and my mom assured me she would cancel all her plans to have dinner with me that evening.Abel had called me over a dozen times from the moment I announced my decision until now, but I ignored every single one.When I arrived home, my mom, Jane Goodwill, took one look at the dark circles under my eyes and was immediately concerned. "Aspen, what's going on? Why do you look so worn out?"Her gentle tone caused a wave of emotions to break free, and I hugged her tightly as tears welled up in my eyes.I had always been the little princess of our family. I was rarely bullied or made to cry. It was almost unheard of for me to break down in front of my
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I never expected Andre, who was now a decisive and commanding CEO, to still comfort me the same way he did when we were kids. To be honest, my relationship with Andre growing up had always been good.He was only three months older than me but far more mature. As a child, he told all my friends that I was his little sister and wouldn't let anyone bully me, but that didn't stop me from bullying him often.Every year on his birthday, if he received a gift I liked, I would snatch it from him. Once, he refused to give me a limited-edition collectible, and we ended up in a fistfight.Of course, he didn't hurt me, but I managed to scratch the corner of his eye. I cried my eyes out while apologizing, and he spent the entire time comforting me, even though he was the one injured and bandaged.From then on, he gave in to me in every way. I thought he was just afraid of me hurting him again. It wasn't until my 18th birthday party that I realized there was more to it.Andre showed up with a t
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Abel was stunned as he exclaimed, "That's impossible! This card has no limit. It's still under As—"He then abruptly turned to me and demanded, "Was it you?"At this point, I saw no need to preserve their dignity any longer. I let out a cold laugh and replied, "Yes. I canceled it."This is my supplementary card. If I don't want you to use it, you can't. What are you going to do about it?"Before my words even settled, Cora pouted and clung to Abel's arm. "Abel, you have to handle this properly. I saw several bags I wanted to buy."Abel was unwilling to lose his dignity in front of the woman he cherished. He quickly grabbed my arm and tried to drag me aside to talk.But before he could move me, one of my bodyguards stepped forward and pinned him down. "What are you doing, Aspen Larkin!" Abel shouted in anger.I straightened my sleeve and replied with an icy expression, "You were too busy on your phone earlier to even notice I came back with bodyguards. Did you really think that
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The heart's capacity was limited, and Abel simply chose not to make room for me. That night, I drank far more than I usually would.Abel had always wanted children, and his expectations of me after marriage were high. It had been a long time since I had tasted alcohol.When Andre brought me back to my room, I thought I heard him whisper something in my ear. My mind was hazy, and I couldn't tell if I imagined it.The situation in Jonesburg remained unresolved, but my parents suggested I stay in Newsville for a few more days to unwind.As Andre wasn't particularly busy, we decided to stay.Since my marriage, Andre had spent two years studying in Newsville and was very familiar with everything there. He took me to the campus where he completed his graduate studies, and we wandered through various unique markets, where I found lots of intriguing trinkets.Andre always paid for everything. When I asked him why, he replied, "What kind of older brother lets his little sister pay? Peop
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That day, Abel, his parents, and Cora were all thrown out of my house.I contacted the property management office and had all four of them added to my home's blacklist. I didn't want to see a single one of them at my doorstep again.After everything was dealt with, I left the country that very night with Andre. Of course, it wasn't for a vacation.Andre told me he could help me break into the jewelry industry—something I had dreamed of for years.He knew I had loved drawing since I was a child and had a natural talent for design. But as the only daughter of my family, my path had been predetermined—to study business and inherit the family company.Design had been relegated to just a personal hobby.In the years Abel managed the company, I brought up the idea of expanding into the jewelry industry several times, but he shot it down each time.He dismissed it as a frivolous niche for trust-fund kids, thinking it was beneath his ambitions. Proud as ever, Abel had even excluded me f
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I grabbed Abel's chin with bloodshot eyes and said coldly, "When you see the surprise I've prepared for you, you'll be thanking my ancestors instead."Seeing him beaten and bloodied, Abel's parents couldn't hold back their anger and shouted at me. But what use was their powerless fury?Cora was tied to a chair as well, and she cried with swollen eyes, pleading for Abel to save her. I stepped closer, gripped her chin, and asked, "Are you sure the child in your womb is really Abel's?"Abel's face twisted in shock as he stammered, "W-What do you mean?"Cora maintained a calm expression in the face of my question, and she replied, "I'm certain. The child is Abel's."What Cora didn't know was that every time she called Abel's name with that sickeningly sweet tone in front of me, it disgusted me to my core.Andre arrived shortly after I returned home, as I had entrusted him with a task the night before. Knowing the influence the Schmidts held in Jonesburg, I was confident Andre could
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Abel was stunned as he exclaimed, "That's impossible! This card has no limit. It's still under As—"He then abruptly turned to me and demanded, "Was it you?"At this point, I saw no need to preserve their dignity any longer. I let out a cold laugh and replied, "Yes. I canceled it."This is my supplementary card. If I don't want you to use it, you can't. What are you going to do about it?"Before my words even settled, Cora pouted and clung to Abel's arm. "Abel, you have to handle this properly. I saw several bags I wanted to buy."Abel was unwilling to lose his dignity in front of the woman he cherished. He quickly grabbed my arm and tried to drag me aside to talk.But before he could move me, one of my bodyguards stepped forward and pinned him down. "What are you doing, Aspen Larkin!" Abel shouted in anger.I straightened my sleeve and replied with an icy expression, "You were too busy on your phone earlier to even notice I came back with bodyguards. Did you really think that
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I never expected Andre, who was now a decisive and commanding CEO, to still comfort me the same way he did when we were kids. To be honest, my relationship with Andre growing up had always been good.He was only three months older than me but far more mature. As a child, he told all my friends that I was his little sister and wouldn't let anyone bully me, but that didn't stop me from bullying him often.Every year on his birthday, if he received a gift I liked, I would snatch it from him. Once, he refused to give me a limited-edition collectible, and we ended up in a fistfight.Of course, he didn't hurt me, but I managed to scratch the corner of his eye. I cried my eyes out while apologizing, and he spent the entire time comforting me, even though he was the one injured and bandaged.From then on, he gave in to me in every way. I thought he was just afraid of me hurting him again. It wasn't until my 18th birthday party that I realized there was more to it.Andre showed up with a t
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The entire room fell into an uproar. I didn't bother offering any further explanation and had Lyla publicly announce my latest decision after the meeting.If Abel's family wanted a grandchild so badly, they'd have to pay for it themselves!After handling the company matters, I went back home. I called my parents half an hour in advance, and my mom assured me she would cancel all her plans to have dinner with me that evening.Abel had called me over a dozen times from the moment I announced my decision until now, but I ignored every single one.When I arrived home, my mom, Jane Goodwill, took one look at the dark circles under my eyes and was immediately concerned. "Aspen, what's going on? Why do you look so worn out?"Her gentle tone caused a wave of emotions to break free, and I hugged her tightly as tears welled up in my eyes.I had always been the little princess of our family. I was rarely bullied or made to cry. It was almost unheard of for me to break down in front of my
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I slapped Abel with almost all my strength, and his cheeks instantly turned red and swollen. His face was full of disbelief as he said, "Aspen Larkins, are you crazy? How dare you hit me!"I glanced at my own reddened hand and let out a cold chuckle. "You were the one who raised your hand first. Now, you're upset with me?"I am the eldest daughter of the Larkin family. Do you think you can humiliate me however you like?"Hearing the commotion, Vivian hurried over to mediate. "Aspen, Abel acted out of impulse. Don't hold it against him."Seeing my expression remain icy, she quickly tugged on Abel's sleeve, signaling him with repeated blinks.This was the first time Abel had ever raised a hand against me, and I could see he was nervous. Perhaps it was because Cora was there, or maybe it was his male pride, but Abel turned his face away.He was unwilling to admit he was wrong."Abel Brooks!" Vivian shouted. She knew very well that if the standoff continued, Abel would come out of t
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Abel's parents would often boast to everyone that he was now a successful CEO, attracting countless relatives from the Brooks family seeking his help.Some even went as far as asking Abel to arrange marriages for their children, insisting he match them with prominent figures in Jonesburg.Despite their demands, I wasn't bothered. I thought that since my family had wealth, helping them a little wouldn't hurt.What Abel didn't know was that Andre came to see me on the night before my engagement. He brought me a share transfer agreement.Andre said he hoped I would sign it so that I would have the financial security to walk away from Abel if my marriage ever turned unhappy.Clenching his fists tightly, he looked at me seriously and said, "It's not just the Larkins backing you—you also have me. If he ever hurts you, I won't let him get away with it!"I laughed and told him he was overthinking. I trusted my judgment ever since I was a child, and I firmly believed Abel would never betr
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Eve had watched me grow up and knew my temperament well. She paused to gauge my reaction, and when I didn't interrupt her, she continued, "She also said that all pregnancy expenses should be covered by you."After all, since you can't have children, you might as well get involved and experience it for yourself."My face darkened when I heard this. I straightened my sleeves and asked, "Anything else?"Eve added, "She also mentioned that since you don't have children, all your assets will eventually belong to this child."I couldn't help but laugh. What a masterful plan this family had concocted! I kept my composure, despite the anger that bubbled within me. I knew this wasn't the time to act.When Eve asked how I planned to respond, I simply smiled and told her to carry on as usual.She then brought me lunch, and I sat by the bedroom window after eating, gazing at the scene below. At the moment, Abel was escorting Cora out of the house.Memories rushed back to me. It was also an
