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Ariel Walker marries Jayson Larkin to save her adoptive brother. For three years, their marriage is kept a loveless, passionless secret. On the day she's diagnosed with a terminal illness, her husband sets off fireworks with his mistress to celebrate. When her adoptive brother is released from prison, he announces that the woman in his arms is the love of his life! Ariel decides to stop waiting when she sees the usually cold, stoic men boldly declare their love for other women. She gets a divorce, quits her job, and severs ties with her family… She picks up the pieces of her dream and goes from being a scorned housewife to a technological expert! One day, her secret identity and terminal illness are exposed. Her unruly adoptive brother comes to her with red-rimmed eyes. "Ari, can you call me your brother again?" The usually cold, ruthless Jasyon goes insane. "I'll give you my life to make up for what I've done, honey! Don't leave me…" Their love is too little, too late. Ariel has long since stopped caring…
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Jayson pulled his gaze away, set his cutleries down, and stood up. "I've got something to take care of. You guys enjoy."He didn't spare Ariel a glance as he strode upstairs.That look he'd given her just now was hard to read, but it left her uneasy. When was he planning to tell Betty about the divorce?Renee pouted. "Jay's lost his appetite? Then I'm done too."She left to play video games.Ariel remained calm and continued eating. What others thought of her was their problem, not hers. There was no point in wasting energy on it.After dinner, Betty took Ariel's hand and sighed. "Ari, you know how Jayson is. I know you're having a hard time, but don't worry. I'm on your side. I won't let him upset you!"Seeing the concern in her eyes made Ariel's chest tighten. Betty had always been good to her and always hoped she and Jayson would make things work. She had done everything she could to help bridge the gap between them.But there was nothing left to salvage.His heart and body
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Evelyn's tone was laced with disdain. "You don't come from a good family, and your education is average at best. Do you really expect Jayson to introduce his wife as a housewife?"She had never approved of Ariel, not even a little.Back then, they had been forced to go with the worst possible option. She still thought Jayson had gotten the short end of the stick.On the other hand, Nancy, who had been getting close to Jayson lately, had some class, at least.Her family background wasn't up to the Larkin family's standards either, but at least she was well-educated. That was something Ariel could never compete with.Ariel understood Evelyn's thoughts. She responded calmly, "You won't have to worry about that for much longer."Evelyn frowned. "What do you mean?"Before Ariel could answer, the sound of a car engine came from outside.A tall, imposing figure stepped into the living room.Jayson's gaze swept across the room. For three years, he had watched Evelyn make things diffic
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Perry didn't say anything, but he agreed with Matt's words.Matt turned to Jayson and said confidently, "I think Ariel is just competing with Nancy. Nancy is interested in drones, so Ariel pretends to be. Nancy takes an interest in Chad, so Ariel joins Faye Tech. Her whole goal is to get your attention."He prided himself on understanding women's little mind games.A woman who couldn't get love would only act out more.Jayson didn't respond.Just then, his phone rang. It was Betty. He got up and walked outside."Grandma, why are you still awake this late?"Betty snorted. "And what about you? Shouldn't you be with Ari?"Jayson pinched the bridge of his nose. "I'm busy with work.""Don't give me that! You think I don't hear the rumors? I know who you've been spending time with! How can you do this to Ari?" Betty was livid.Jayson's gaze darkened. "Who told you that?""So, you admit it?" Betty let out a few exaggerated gasps. "Jayson Larkin! Ari is such a wonderful lady. If you
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Ariel felt her chest squeezing tightly. She was both shocked and a little in disbelief.It wasn't until a long while later that she finally opened up to ask, "Since that's the case, then when, may I ask, do you have the time to go and…"She didn't manage to finish her sentence with "...finalize the divorce" when Jayson's phone suddenly began ringing loudly.He cast a glance at Ariel before turning to the side to answer the call. His tone was obviously softer and gentler when he spoke. "Okay, I'm coming back now."He didn't even care if Ariel still had things to discuss with him. He just turned around and started walking off in a hurry. It reminded her of how he used to treat her in the past, just as coldly as before.Initially, Ariel also wanted to ask him when he'd be available to visit Betty and tell her the truth.After seeing Jayson rushing toward Nancy without a doubt, Ariel just turned around and got into her car.Whatever. They still had the next time. She didn't have the
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Ariel immediately turned around and was met with Jayson's dark eyes. There was a folded test report in his hand, and Ariel felt her heart suddenly squeezing anxiously.She immediately rushed forward and snatched the report away from him."Did you read it?"Jayson quietly looked at her pale face. "Why so anxious?"He had seen the paper slip out of her pocket when he came over, and he'd simply picked it up for her. He hadn't been able to peek at it yet."You're thinking too much, Mr. Larkin," Ariel said, relaxing a little before completely calming down.Jayson just looked at her as the cogs turned in his head. "You seem to like addressing me as 'Mr. Larkin' lately."Ariel hurriedly stuffed the test report into the folder and asked, "Is there a reason why you came looking for me?"She didn't explain that it was because Nancy had brought it up in the past. Also, they were going to get divorced very soon. It would be better for her to address him as "Mr. Larkin" anyway."Are you si
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Ariel sounded calm. She no longer cared even if she had to forfeit her ability to have children.She would do whatever she could and leave the rest to fate. Faced with a highly uncertain future, she had accepted that motherhood was no longer a concern.Howard could understand how Ariel felt. He asked, "When do you plan to start chemotherapy? I recommend that you don't wait more than three months."She clenched her fists and replied, "Alright, I'll make arrangements for everything as soon as possible."Ariel and Howard ultimately came out with a temporary conservative treatment plan, which was to start with radiation therapy.She was prescribed an effective imported medication to take in order to suppress the spread of her cancer cells as much as possible.After receiving her prescription, Ariel did not go straight to get her medication. Instead, she turned and headed toward the nursing home behind the hospital.No matter how calm and composed she was, when faced with death, she
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Ariel checked the time as she left the neighborhood—it was already 2:00 pm. It would take about 40 minutes to get to the hospital, so she'd arrive just in time.She took some medication after getting into the car. The side effects were intense, and she had been feeling extremely dizzy and exhausted lately. She needed to consult the doctor again for a new treatment plan.Ariel rested for a moment before driving away.As soon as she left, Renee walked down from upstairs. She wasn't planning to greet Ariel.Ariel used to ask her about Jayson's habits and preferences, and she'd worry about Renee wearing skirts without leggings in the winter. She'd even care about Renee's grades, as if she was capable of tutoring Renee.Renee found her annoying, so she often avoided Ariel. Ariel would never refuse her whenever she needed anything anyway.Georgia was about to deliver the insulated lunch boxes to the Larkin Manor.Renee stepped forward while humming happily. "Let me deliver them instea
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Renee made her usual visit to Jayson and Ariel's marital home after school during the next day afternoon.She was starving. As soon as she entered the house, she called out, "Ariel?"Georgia came out and took Renee's backpack. "Mrs. Larkin isn't around, Ms. Larkin."Surprised, Renee frowned and asked, "Isn't she supposed to get lunch ready by this time?"She was also aware that Ariel had been delivering lunch to Jayson.As the house was close to Bluum Corp, she would prepare the food before work and rush home to get it done during her lunch break. She'd then ask Colton to help deliver it to Jayson.Even though he never wanted to see her, Ariel wouldn't give up.Renee came over today just to eat the food Ariel made. Ariel might not be good at other things, but she had always been a quick leaner. Her cooking was always to Renee's liking.However, her mood soured when she found out that nothing was prepared today. She couldn't help but think that Ariel was becoming increasingly ir
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Ariel was standing next to Chad. They were talking about something, but anyone could tell that they both had matching scarves on them.What level of intimacy would compel two adults to wear matching scarves?Jayson looked up and happened to see Ariel patting Chad on the back. The two of them seemed to look close.Matt chuckled coldly. "I've truly underestimated her. She has no real skills, but when it comes to hooking up with men, she's quite experienced."Perry frowned and glanced over to Ariel. He had been at the receiving end of her cold, disgusted gaze days before. Compared to how she was looking at Chad now, it was clear that she felt differently toward him."Wait, but how did she know Chad?" Matt asked, perplexed.Although Faye Technologies was still in the early stages of stabilizing and developing, Chad had come from a strong background and had top-tier abilities.Logically, someone from Ariel's level shouldn't have had the opportunity to connect with him."Jayson?" Mat
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"I'm sorry, Ms. Walker. You've missed the best window for surgery."Ariel Walker stood frozen, holding the lab report confirming her endometrial cancer. It took her a long time to gather herself before dialing Colton Zeller, her husband Jayson Larkin's secretary.The phone rang for ages before Colton finally picked up. His tone was as lazy as ever. "Yes, Mrs. Larkin?"Ariel curled her stiff fingers into a fist. "Where's Jayson? I need to talk to him.""Mr. Larkin is unavailable.""Can you at least pass him the phone?"Before Colton could answer, a soft voice came through the receiver. "Jayson, what's with all the secrecy? What's the big surprise?""Look up."Ariel heard the familiar, deep voice that held a tenderness she would never receive.The next moment, Colton hung up the phone.At the same time, a thunderous explosion echoed across the harbor. Ariel lifted her head, her face drained of color.Beautiful fireworks burst into the night sky, painting the darkness with dazz...
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