Lorraine Turner stared at the big red wedding characters in her new home, feeling like she was in a dream.
Just like that, she had just married the heir of the powerful Mercer family in Amber City, Dawson Mercer.
Just a month ago, Sienna Gregory had been bragging to her about becoming Amber City's top socialite, making every woman in the city jealous to tears.
But life was unpredictable. A week ago, Dawson was in a car accident and lost his sight.
The Gregory family did not want to offend the Mercer family, so the wedding went on as planned.
Only the bride was switched to the Gregory family's secretly adopted orphan of four years, who was Lorraine.
The sound of the door opening made her tense up instantly. She looked toward the entrance as the man walked in.
For a moment, she held her breath...
Dawson had already changed out of the heavy wedding suit and was now wearing a simple white shirt and black trousers.
His appearance had always been a mystery in Amber City. Some said he looked like a terrifying king of hell.
While others claimed he was unparalleled, a breathtaking sight.
Lorraine looked at his impossibly refined features and did not even dare to breathe too loudly.
"I'll help you," she offered softly.
She knew he could not see and had to feel his way around, so Lorraine slowly stood up.
"No need." His tone was far from friendly.
He stood about three meters away from Lorraine, his face cold as ice.
"The Gregory family sure knows how to play their cards. Now that I'm blind, they threw you in as cannon fodder."
Lorraine felt a little guilty. She lowered her head and stayed silent, the bright red wedding dress on her body feeling like the biggest joke.
It wasn't like she wanted this either, but the Gregory family had morally blackmailed her with their four years of raising her. She had no way out.
"Actually, you didn't want this either, right?" The man's tone suddenly shifted.
Lorraine instinctively looked up. "That's true, I didn't want this, but I had no choice."
Dawson let out a cold laugh, "Not bad, at least you're honest and willing to tell the truth.
"But it doesn't matter. Whether it's you or Sienna, the result would be the same."
Dawson and Sienna's marriage was originally just an alliance between the Mercer family and the Gregory family. There was never any real affection involved.
Sienna did have some looks, but unfortunately, Dawson was never a man who cared about appearances.
"What's your name?" he asked.
"Lorraine," she answered softly.
"How long have you been in the Gregory family?"
"Four years."
"Why did the Gregory family adopt you?"
Faced with this question, Lorraine hesitated for a moment and decided to tell the truth.
Because she knew that people from these powerful families had connections and could easily find out anything they wanted to know.
"Because my grandfather once saved Sienna's grandfather's life. He promised my grandfather that his grandson would marry me."
"Oh, so you're Caleb Gregory's fiancée. Does Caleb really want to let you marry over here?" Dawson sneered.
"Caleb never liked me. I know my place," she said calmly.
"How old are you?"
Maybe standing for too long was tiring, because Dawson felt his way to the couch in the master bedroom and sat down casually.
"I'm 22."
"Still in school?" he inquired.
After hesitating for a long time, Lorraine slowly replied, "I've never been to school."
"What? Never? Don't tell me you didn't even go to kindergarten."
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Lorraine fiddled with the hem of her dress. "No, I didn't."
"Haha, interesting, really interesting." This actually surprised Dawson.
"I never expected that my wife would be an illiterate woman. Now that's funny."
His mocking tone made Lorraine unable to sit still any longer. She got up, took a deep breath, and said, "You don't have to be so sarcastic. I'm only marrying you because the Gregory family decided so. And your family didn't object to the switch either, did they? After all, there's still someone willing to marry a blind person like you, isn't there?
"Also, if you're not satisfied with me, we can get divorced anytime. Just write up the divorce agreement now, and I'll leave immediately."
"Do you think you have a way out?" He frowned slightly.
"Do you think you still have a choice?" Lorraine shot back, standing her ground with surprising confidence.
For a moment, the room fell into silence, the air thick with tension.
Finally, Dawson let out a cold laugh.
"Not highly educated, but have a sharp tongue."
Lorraine remained silent. Truthfully, if she had not been trapped in the Gregory family for four years, she would never have agreed to this marriage so easily. Just as the man said, did she have a way out? Of course, she did. It was just that now wasn't the right time because she hadn't found what she was looking for yet.
"Tonight, you sleep on the bed. I'll take the sofa." His tone was commanding and disdainful, but at least he showed some gentlemanly manners.
"No need, this is your home. I'll sleep on the sofa." Lorraine slowly stood up, the golden headpiece on her hair jingling softly.
"Whatever. I'm going to take a shower." The man felt his way up.
After hesitating for a moment, Lorraine reluctantly asked, "Do you need help?"
She thought about how the man in front of her was blind and couldn't see anything.
But he heard it differently.
"Oh? Sure... how would you like to help?" His playful tone made it clear he was messing with her.
Sure enough, Lorraine's face instantly flushed red, but luckily, he couldn't see it.
"I'm just worried you might fall in the bathroom. If something happens to you, I'd be held responsible. Don't get the wrong idea."
"Then will you help wash me yourself?" he continued teasing.
"If you don't mind, I certainly can." She stood her ground.
"OK, then come in."
She hadn't expected him to agree so easily. Lorraine was suddenly stunned, not knowing what to do.
"If you're regretting it, there's still time to back out."
Hearing the hesitation in her breath, Dawson chuckled. This woman was interesting. She was trying to save face but was too afraid to step inside.
"Regret? What's there to regret? It's just a bath. Not like you're going to eat me."
Lorraine was a quiet person who did not talk much, but she had a stubborn personality. Her grandfather had scolded her many times for this since she was young.
It was just helping him take a bath. What was there to be afraid of? It was not like he was going to eat her!
With that thought in mind, Lorraine followed him into the bathroom, leaving the door slightly ajar out of caution.
"Will you help me undress, or should I do it myself?"
Dawson's question immediately made Lorraine embarrassed again.
She realized that this man was doing it on purpose, deliberately teasing her.
Taking a deep breath, she coldly questioned, "Mr. Mercer, I believe you're just blind, not disabled, right?"
"Fair point. I'll do it myself." With that, the man directly removed his outer coat and the inner lining.
In an instant, he revealed a well-defined physique with eight-pack abs...
Lorraine immediately turned her head away, her fair face flushing once again.
Noticing her embarrassment, the man curled his thin lips in amusement.
"Just adjust the water temperature for me, and then you can leave."
Asking her to help him bathe was already a mischievous act.
Dawson had been single for years and had no interest in women. He had no intention of actually keeping her here.
Hearing this, Lorraine felt immensely relieved and quickly turned around, bending over near the bathtub to adjust the water valve and temperature.
In her rush, she accidentally brushed against his foot as he stepped into the tub. With a loud splash, they both tumbled into the bathtub together!
He was below, and she was on top, her body pressed against his, her palm firmly resting on his chest...
Feeling the smooth skin beneath her finger and the slightly hard bumps, Lorraine, who had no experience, was momentarily stunned and didn't know what to do.
"Mr. Mercer, your mother asked me to bring some soup..."
A maid carrying a pack of soup had just reached the bathroom door when she witnessed the scene inside. Her jaw dropped in shock.
"Ah! Mr. Mercer! Mrs. Mercer! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to intrude!"
The maid was so frightened that she put the soup on the coffee table and ran away.
The two were left in an even more awkward situation.
"How much longer are you planning to hold onto me?" Dawson raised a brow, his tone laced with mockery. "Didn't you say you didn't want to marry me? What's this? Changed your mind after seeing me and got tempted?"
Lorraine rolled her eyes. "Tsk! Don't flatter yourself! Sure, you've got a decent body, but who knows if it's all just for show?"
With that, she tried to pull her hand away.
But before she could, he grabbed her wrist. "You're the first person who's dared to mock me. Interesting. Want me to prove to you right now whether I'm 'just for show'?"
"You, let me go! Huh?"
In the midst of her struggle, Lorraine's fingers brushed against his arm.
"Dawson, are you sure your blindness was caused by the car accident?" Lorraine frowned.
Dawson was no fool. Catching the suspicion in her tone, his eyelid twitched. "What do you mean by that?"
"I've learned a bit of traditional medicine. When I touched your pulse just now, I felt something felt off.""Didn't you say you never went to school?" Dawson brow furrowed even tighter. He was always skeptical and sharp."I learned it from my grandfather when we lived in the mountains. It was self-taught.""Your grandpa was a traditional doctor?""He was also self-taught.""Why didn't your grandfather come to your wedding?""He passed away.""Oh."After touching on her painful memory, there was not a hint of apology in his tone. But Lorraine didn't mind and continued, "Back to the point, I'm just telling you what I felt. Believe it or not, it's up to you.""Go on.""Do you mind if I check your pulse?"Dawson said nothing but released her wrist, casually extending his arm.Lorraine sat up and crouched at the edge of the bathtub to check his pulse.She turned to sit up, half-squatting at the edge of the bathtub to check Dawson's pulse.How to describe it?This face was much more handso
To be fair, Lorraine indeed wasn't as beautiful as Sienna. Lidya had said that before.Anyway, wasn't it a bit too much to say that out loud in front of the bride herself?Lidya turned awkward. "No, no! Raine is also very pretty, and they're both beautiful.""Enough! It's early morning. You elders should have some shame! The younger generation is here to help. Just hand over the gifts and stop with the nonsense!" It was Agnes who finally put a stop to it.She only doted on her grandson. As long as her grandson was happy, she didn't care whom he married.Agnes looked Lorraine up and down with a smile. "Raine is a good child. Her face is round and cute. I like her.""Here, take this. It's from me." Agnes handed over the wedding gift.Lorraine instinctively glanced at Dawson. He remained expressionless, neither encouraging nor stopping her. So, she smoothly accepted it. "Thank you, Grandma."With Agnes backing her, no one dared to continue making trouble. One by one, Dawson's parents, un
The first thing Dawson did after regaining his eyesight was, surprisingly, not rushing home to tell his family.Instead, according to local customs on the third day after marriage, they went directly to attend the homecoming banquet.On the way back, Dawson drove straight to the city's most upscale shopping mall.Not only did he buy a lot of new clothes, but he also hired a professional stylist for Lorraine.After the makeover, Lorraine stood in front of the full-length mirror, barely recognizing herself."Mr. Mercer, are you satisfied?" The stylist asked with full confidence.Dawson sat with his legs crossed, leaning back on the sofa, a cigarette held between his fingers.Holding the cigarette between his lips, he gave his usual command, "Turn around."Lorraine slowly turned, lowering her head slightly in shyness.She had spent the first eighteen years of her life living deep in the mountains with her grandfather, rarely interacting with outsiders.Even after she was brought to the G
Lorraine faintly smiled. "Everyone has always been very kind to me. Otherwise, they wouldn't have given me such a great opportunity to marry Mr. Mercer. I am truly grateful."Lorraine's response was perfect, yet it was also a slap in the Gregory family's face.After all, everyone knew that the only reason Lorraine was marrying Dawson was that Sienna had outright refused.When Sienna first heard about Dawson's accident and blindness, she threw a fit, even running off to seduce Peter, the son of a real estate tycoon. She had a one-night stand with him and even had someone secretly photograph it and release the news. It all happened as fast as a blink of an eye.Since Sienna despised Dawson, Lorraine had become the next choice.But on the surface, they still had to maintain the peace, and they couldn't quite figure out whether Lorraine's words were sincere or sarcastic.Dawson smiled, "I should thank you all as well. If it weren't for Raine coming into my life, my eyesight wouldn't have
"Why would Mr. Mercer hit someone?" Caleb wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and asked with a smile."Stay away from her, can someone like you, a filthy creature, even touch my people?" Dawson coldly looked at him."Don't be so nervous, I was just joking with Raine.""No need for jokes, if you wanted to live long, it would be best to behave yourself. I don't want to say it a second time."Afterwards, Dawson grabbed Lorraine's hand and said, "Let's go.""I hadn't found my clothes yet..." Lorraine suddenly remembered the purpose of coming to the old room."What are you looking for? Those old clothes? Just leave it"Dawson became angry at the thought of the cheap clothes that Lorraine had brought.After Dawson pulled Lorraine and left, Caleb leaned against the corridor and lit a cigarette, smiling.In the room."Seducing Caleb? That was hardly a wise move. Do you even know his reputation in Amber City? Or are you just not afraid of catching disease?"Lorraine's temper flared. "
"Whatever," Lorraine suddenly said."Funny, huh?" The man frowned slightly, clearly displeased."Not a joke. That's just what I think. "Lorraine replied."And what exactly are you thinking?" Dawson ask again."Deal with whatever comes my way." The girl remained calm and composed.Dawson was losing patience. "Lorraine, I swear, you're something else. Just answer my questions properly. Stop dodging." His grip tightened on her arm, his tone growing harsher."If you had half a brain, Mr. Mercer, you wouldn't be asking me that.""Oh?" Dawson almost laughed and thought, "Did she just call me stupid? Did I hear that right?""You've seen how I lived in the Gregory family for four years. Do you really think I have anywhere to go after the divorce? Do you think going back there would make my life any better?""So you're saying... you're not leaving my house, right?""That's right.""Then why not just say it outright?" Dawson asked, puzzled."Because I don't want to feed your ego."Words failed
"Esteemed Mr. Mercer, I know you're rich and domineering, but I am neither your subordinate nor your maid. I don't have to report everything to you, do I?" Lorraine huffed."I am just asking, not demanding a report. Ms. Turner, do you really think I care about those trivial matters between you and the Gregory family? Ridiculous."Annoyance flared up as arrogance took over, with a hint of pride."If you find it so ridiculous, then don't ask." Lorraine retorted, deliberately turning her head to look out the window.The driver in front was so terrified that he dared not say a word, and the atmosphere grew awkward.They remained silent the entire way to the Mercer's estate.Dawson was holding his phone and arranging work.Lorraine however, was quietly reading a medical book.At the Mercer family's old mansion, the news of Dawson's healed eyesight spread like wildfire.Agnes tearfully touched her grandson's face with her wrinkled hands, "Bless our ancestors, it must be the ancestors' inter
"Really?" Lorraine's eyes lit up.These thoughts and details could not escape the big shot's sharp eyes."Of course.""I..."Lorraine really wanted to just say it outright, "I want the fire-red bead that Grandpa once gave to the Gregory family."After all, she had stayed with the Gregory family for four years, just looking for an opportunity to find out where it went.She had searched almost everywhere in those four years but in vain. It was strange.Except for the safe in John's room.There was no trace of the bead anywhere.But she also felt it was unlikely to be in the safe.Because recently the Gregory family had a financial crisis, and John had opened the safe.She was not there at that time.But later, from John and Eleanor's conversation, she learned that the safe only had gold, diamonds, and luxury watches.No one mentioned the bead, and she didn't dare to ask.For the past four years, her relationship with the Gregory family had always been delicate.To be precise, all four m
The incident of the Hart family dinner was directly concealed internally and did not spread, as it was related to Keely.Dawson and Lorraine did not say anything after they came back.Lidya naturally didn't know, but Elizabeth, being Keith's sister, naturally knew."Oh? Such a big thing, such an exciting thing, Auntie doesn't know?" Elizabeth pretended to be surprised."What is this Bacchus, what's the matter?"Elizabeth then softly recounted the incident of Lorraine drinking with someone, of course, she did not mention that the other person was Keely, nor did she mention that Keely intentionally made things difficult for Lorraine.The whole thing sounded as if Lorraine herself didn't know the depth of it, deliberately causing a scene in public to attract attention.Lidya's hands trembled with anger, "Can this be true?""Many people were present at the event, and Auntie, you also have connections, so if you inquire, you will kn
In the exquisite box, there was a stunning emerald ring.This kind of green, only seen on TV, is a quality that even jewelry stores do not have.The value could no longer be measured, and it was no longer a matter of being able to buy it with money.Lorraine took a deep breath, this thing was too valuable.Cannot accept, absolutely cannot accept.She carefully locked it in the medicine box at the Dorset Clinic, intending to find an opportunity to return it.Even though Heartleaf is priceless, it would not accept such a valuable gift.In fact, this was a relic of Jaden's late mother.Specifically, it was Jaden's grandmother's dowry, which had truly been passed down from generation to generation by the elderly.At this moment, the Ellerker's mansion.Jaden touched the photo in his mother's room, the woman in it smiled sweetly and elegantly.Jaden deeply felt reluctant and silently watched for a long time.
"Well, we were in the same high school, but I was two grades below him. When he was in his senior year, I was only a freshman, but I would often see him on the basketball court."Upon hearing Elizabeth's words, Lidya suddenly had an idea and took out her phone. She sent a message to Dawson, saying, "I'll send you my location. Come and have dinner with me, and don't refuse."Dawson was suddenly caught off guard when the phone rang directly.Because he had everything planned, he was going to pick up Lorraine in Vermont Heights in the evening.Lidya: Hello?Dawson: Mom? What are we having for dinner? Why is it so sudden?Lidya: What, Lorraine? Why do you constantly bring up that woman? Can't you live without a woman?Dawson: ???Dawson was shocked.Dawson: What's wrong with you? What is this? When did I mention Raine? I said you asked me to have dinner, so sudden.Lidya: Mom called her son to have dinner, what's so s
Layton's appearance was extremely inappropriate, missing the opportunity for Lorraine to catch up with Jaden and return the gift box.She watched as his car drove away, still holding the box in her hand."Lorraine, would you go out with me?""I would make you the happiest girlfriend in the world," Layton's sudden confession left Lorraine feeling uninterested.Lorraine was too lazy to look at him any longer, so she turned around and walked away.Layton, however, persisted, "Lorraine, wait a moment, don't you think we had a special connection?""What do you mean by fate?" Lorraine turned around."I was interested in you at school.""But soon it was winter vacation.""I thought I would not be able to see it until at least next year.""But little did I expect to see you at the Dorset Clinic, this is the opportunity that God has bestowed upon me.""Was your chance just to pester others?"Layton was slight
Dawson almost immediately turned his head and shouted, "Andrew... come in."Andrew pushed the door open and saw Lily taking off her clothes, and he was also dumbfounded."Mr. Mercer.""Drag Lily out, quickly, she went crazy.""Okay."Andrew forced himself to pull Lily's arm with great effort and walk out."Dawson, why didn't you look at me?""Don't you know that I liked you?"Lily was almost hysterical, she had played all her cards, and perhaps the biggest failure for a woman is to stand naked in front of a man, who not only remains indifferent but even shows some disgust.Lily felt that at this moment, she had lost all her self-esteem and dignity.She was clearly a youthful and beautiful executive assistant to the CEO.Was it the charming and captivating Ms. Finch?But why didn't Mr. Mercer take a few more glances at her?Andrew not only took Lily out, but also, in order to save face for her,
Dawson had no idea about what Lily had said to Lidya in private before.Lidya was really concerned about this matter, especially when she heard that the person on the other side was also a well-respected scion. She developed hostility towards Lorraine and became cautious."Don't treat Dawson's wife like that.""My mom hasn't given you a hard time all these years, why are you giving the daughter-in-law a hard time?" Frank advised."Shut up, you were all being deceived by that woman, she was just pretending."Her heart was never really with Dawson, waiting to have a child with him.Lidya couldn't take in a word and, picking up her bag, she left home and didn't return even for a night.The Dorset Clinic.Jaden walked in, holding the gift, and saw Lorraine give a slight smile.He was about to say hello when Lorraine's phone rang."Sorry, I received a phone call."Lorraine walked over to the adjacent lounge, hol
"Jaden, are you really telling the truth?" Haylie clearly still didn't believe."You could go back and ask the teacher.""Originally, I didn't want to say it so bluntly.""But since you asked today, I will tell you the truth.""Haylie, you were also grown up, not a child anymore.""Including the medication you previously provided to me, which was not developed by you at all, I feel that you should not do this. It is also unfair to your classmates."Even this was exposed, Haylie felt completely ashamed.Crying, he turned his head and ran away.Jaden didn't feel too upset in his heart, marrying Haylie was simply impossible.Jaden had high expectations for love and marriage, and he would rather remain single than settle for less.Even if I remained single forever, I would still refuse to settle for marrying someone I don't like.The figure suddenly flashed in my mind again."Put the things in the trunk
"Vermont Heights.""This name... sounds a bit strange." Lorraine frowned."Sure, we had it divined by a fortune teller, but this property is not developed by our family. It belongs to the family of my grandfather's good friend, Mr. Qin. It is considered the most expensive property in Amber City, even more expensive than villas.""Why?" Lorraine asked."First, the location was good, situated in a bustling area.""Secondly, the quality is good. The designer we found has won awards abroad and it is said that the design can withstand an earthquake of up to magnitude eight."Third, the interior decoration was all in traditional style, and only pure solid wood furniture was used."The household appliances were also fully equipped, all of which were imported brands, and many of them were even custom-made."Fourth, after being divined by a fortune teller, the people living here would be very lucky.Fifth, it had good privacy, wi
"Dawson.""Hmm?""I kindly remind you that you haven't fallen asleep yet, so don't start dreaming so soon," Lorraine said seriously.It did amuse Dawson directly.To be honest, why didn't you let me show off just now?"Don't you know the ability of your husband?""We, the Mercer family, do not raise useless people. Even though I, Baron, have grown older, I am still very skilled in close combat."Lorraine nodded, "Indeed, otherwise could she have beaten up Annabelle like that?"Dawson: ..."Why are you bringing up the pot that I don't want to talk about?""It was you who brought it up first.""What I meant was, let me teach those bastards and scumbags, but you've already handled them all, what am I supposed to do?"Dawson always had a sense of melancholy, as if he had a wealth of talent but nowhere to showcase it.Just now, everyone was already eager and ready to go, planning to use those few p