When Catherine came back, she asked, “Why are your eyes red? Did you cry when I was out?”Freya then briefly told her what Ryan said.Catherine’s expression was grave. “That’s possible. Now, let’s wait and see what Sarah will tell Rodney when she wakes up.”…Sarah woke up the next day after her operation.She woke up with a start and was still in shock after that.Only when she saw Rodney did she begin to bawl. “Rodney, why are you so late…”Sarah’s body jerked. All of a sudden, she realized that her limbs had no strength. At the thought of what happened that night, she sank into utter despair.She was disabled.She was paralyzed.Her face was disfigured too.“I’m sorry, Sarah.” At the sight of Sarah’s pale face, Rodney was heartbroken and deeply embarrassed. “It’s all my fault for not getting there in time. I really didn’t expect Freya to be so cruel. I’m really, really sorry. I’ll bear the responsibility…”He grabbed hold of her hands with his reddened eyes.Sarah froze
Sarah caressed her belly. She did not weep, but her tears rolled down uncontrollably. “Rodney, I didn’t plan to tell you this, but that night was a dream come true for me. I thought I’d be content with the memories I had of that night when I’m abroad. Also, I knew you couldn’t bear to part with Freya, and I wanted to see you happy. Ah, my child. My poor child…”She was indeed heartbroken.After all, she had planned to use the child as a bargaining chip to enter the Snow family in the future.Now that she had lost the child, she had no choice but to come up with another way.“You’re too silly.”Rodney stroked her long hair.Sure enough, his speculation was right.Sarah had sacrificed a lot for him, so much that he could never repay her in his lifetime.He did not even dare to tell her that she could never get pregnant again.However, it did not matter. He had a child anyway.“By the way, Rodney, has Freya been arrested?” Sarah suddenly asked in fear.Rodney’s body stiffened.
After looking at the divorce papers, Catherine felt sorry for her best friend.Freya slept with Rodney and gave birth to his daughter, yet she would not be getting any alimony at all.Although she could not care less about his money, it was really cruel of Rodney to go this far, considering how wealthy he was.Freya saw it too.She wondered how blind she previously was to see the good in Rodney.It was rare for any woman to leave a marriage with nothing, even if she divorced the poorest person. What was more, this was a man who cheated on his wife and had an illegitimate child...Rodney was too cruel and heartless. No one would ever be crueler than him.“Rodney, you’re the one who has wronged Freya. What gives you the right to divorce her without giving her anything?” Unable to put up with him anymore, Catherine lifted her furious gaze. “Have you no shame?”“What gives? Are you asking for money?” At that moment, there was a grim smile in Rodney’s eyes. “Freya, my parents have b
“...”Rodney stayed quiet, signifying acquiescence.“Why don’t you blame yourself? You slept with Sarah and even got her pregnant when you were still married.” Freya began to laugh sarcastically. “Rodney, that child was hard evidence that you cheated on me. I don’t expect you to like me, but you should at least feel a little guilty toward me. Are you such a cruel person?”“I was drunk that day, and I never thought of cheating on you.” Rodney said in annoyance, “Anyhow, you kidnapped her and stripped her of her right to be a mother. Since you’re well and healthy, you can get pregnant again in the future. And if you want to see Dani, you can do it at any time. Freya, because of you, Sarah’s face has been disfigured, and she’s paralyzed. Please have some conscience.”“I’m sorry, but I don’t have one.”Freya laughed until her eyes reddened. “I carried Dani for nine months, and you want to take her away just like that? Over my dead body.”“If you don’t cooperate with me, I’ll have no
“I…” Looking at Ryan’s gentle gaze, Freya felt as though she had found a refuge from her grumpiness. “I didn’t want to either. But as Rodney said, he doesn’t mind making a big fuss of it. He can do anything for Sarah’s sake.”“I’ve expected these things, so I’m prepared. All you have to do is stay in the hospital to recuperate. Don’t do anything else.” Ryan took an orange from the bedside table and peeled it with his long fingers.Freya was dazed. “Do you really have a way around this? Can you tell me?”“You’ll know it soon.”Ryan smiled vaguely.Freya was curious and puzzled, but she knew that Ryan would not lie to her.Sometimes, comparison really was the thief of joy.Although he was a few months younger than her, he was much calmer in dealing with problems that arose.“If he looks for you next time, tell him to meet you at the registry office straight away. Getting a divorce earlier will be good for you both.”After being there for half an hour or so, Ryan left.Catherine
“I’ve ordered a cup of coffee for you.” Ryan pushed the cappuccino toward Jessica.“Aren’t there any private rooms available? Why did you choose this spot?” Jessica took the cup and sipped on the coffee, revealing her fair wrist with a luxurious Patek Philippe SA watch on it.“To let you have a good look at the Snow Corporation building opposite.” Ryan looked outside with his clear gaze. “There are 42 floors altogether. Jessica, I think your office is on the 40th floor, right?”“Mm.”Jessica put down the coffee. She raised her head and looked in the direction of Ryan’s gaze. A moment later, she said softly, “Ryan, just cut to the chase. Although you’re a few years younger than me, I know you’re much more mature than Carson and Rodney.”“Jessica, you’re forever smart and calm.”Ryan smiled faintly. “I wanted you to take a good look at the Snow Corporation building from here because I’m interested in knowing if you’re really willing to work for someone else. Yes, you’re a woman. Bu
In the quiet cafe, Jessica took a big gulp of coffee without saying a word.It was bitter, so bitter that her heart clenched.For the first time in these years, someone had dug up her past that she had been cautiously hiding.Nobody knew that was her biggest pain during her youth.“No one has made more sacrifices than you have.” Ryan looked at her gently. “Are you really willing to give up the company to someone else?”“Ryan, how did you learn all these things?” Jessica suddenly asked.“I learned it long ago.”Jessica stared fixedly at Ryan for a while before she laughed. “Ryan, has anyone told you that you’re actually scarier than your dad? You were so young back then, but you already had control over many things.” “Jessica, I’m like you. When I was a child, Grandpa told me that my dad wanted to be the prime minister. Given that I’m his only son, I have to be more alert than anyone else, or I’ll be a drag on my dad.”Ryan gave a bitter smile, but his gaze was sincere. “I’ve
Jessica had long since been of considerable standing.She had respected her elders since young. She also obeyed her parents and grandfather. All she needed was some force to push her.The force was Forrest, Sarah, and Rodney.Other people might not understand, but Ryan knew full well that Jason’s most capable child was Jessica and not Rodney. There was nothing Ryan could do other than sigh.It was not his intention to come to this point with Rodney either.However, for the sake of Freya… He did not want to see her live miserably for the rest of her life.As he cared about her, he wanted to protect her and make sure she lived happily. …Two days later, Rodney contacted Freya again.This time, she told him to meet her at the registry office straight away.She was not supposed to leave the hospital at first, but after she applied for a day off, Catherine took her there in a wheelchair.When Freya arrived, Rodney had spent a while waiting at the entrance. He was wearing a cas