Mark did not respond. He just stared deadly at Summer as if he wanted to pierce her with his gaze. Summer did not back down and stared back at him. “The marriage started as a deal. Ending it would not be difficult. If Mr. Valentine thinks a divorce would tarnish your reputation, we can divorce a year after the baby is born. I do not want any of your fortunes. The only thing I want is this baby. The relationship progress between the two of you is none of my business. You can do whatever you want.” He responded coldly through his gritted teeth as he said, “You must have taken your time to think about this. Everything seems well thought out.” “Of course.” Summer nodded as she continued, “I can’t help it. I really hate the situation I am in right now. I also really, really hate her. You could even call it resentment. I don’t even want to see her face; I would lose my appetite just by looking at her.” Of course, Summer was referring to Raine. But she was just exaggerating. She did
Pain. She was in excruciating pain. He exerted so much strength that it felt like he was about to crush her shoulders with his bare hands. Summer knitted her brows tightly as her face turned as pale as a ghost.Just when she thought her shoulders were falling apart, Mark finally let go. His handsome face was no longer grim. It was just blank and distant. He was so cold as if he wanted to push everyone miles away.He did not speak to Summer, nor did he look at her. He just took a big stride forward and left the villa.Raine, who was as invisible as thin air, was standing next to them. Seeing him leave, she chased after him without the slightest hesitation.Summer was left alone in the villa, which was filled with dead silence.The Mark who left just now felt like the Mark she knew when they first met. Worse, he was even colder than he was when they first met. It felt like it was coming out of his bones. At the same time, she knew, from the bottom of her heart, that Mark was compl
Nothing was spoken between the two as the air remained still. After some time, Raine broke the silence and said, “Do you know why I fell down the stairs the other day?” Mark’s gaze shifted slightly. His tone was oddly cold and flat. “Why?”“Summer and Yvette got into an argument that day. I am not going to deny that it was Yvette who brought up the contradictory topic. But there was also no denying that Summer pushed her. I wouldn’t have fallen otherwise,” said Raine. Never in a million years would she have thought that she would become such a despicable person. Mark’s eyes remained deep as he responded coldly, “It’s in the past. There is no point talking about it anymore.”His words caught Raine off guard as she was not expecting him to say something so apathetic to such a matter.She thought he would start questioning about the incident that day and find out the cause of the fight. After all, it was his own biological mother whom Summer pushed down the stairs!His actions sho
Soon after, Raine walked out after him, still in her satin nightgown. At that moment, she looked disarranged. Her pale cheeks yesterday had turned rosy and endearing. On her face was a pair of bright eyes and a wide grin. She was gasping for air as her chest rose and fell rhythmically. The scene rammed into the bottom of Summer’s heart. She instantly felt chills in her whole body. She wanted to move, but she couldn’t even step forward.Needless to say, Mark saw her too. His dark gaze swept across her as he stepped forward and walked right past her. Behind Mark was Raine, who was following him tightly. When she moved past Summer, her smile was beaming. She left a trail of her scent behind her, a scent so faint yet fascinating… But still, she just asked for a divorce yesterday. Were they in such a rush to sleep together?Initially, she thought her tolerance was strong enough for her to bear with this. But when she witnessed them together, her mind went blank. Could it be tr
She should not idle away her time and continue dwelling in a slump anymore. He had no place for her in his heart, why would he even come back for her?She collected herself for the past few days and started to sleep at the same time every day. She began to wake up early in the morning to get herself some fresh air. She would wander around and enjoy the scenery, keeping her heart and mind clear. No matter how many nights she had trouble sleeping, or how painful and lonely she felt, she knew that it was something she needed to face, to go through. …In a secluded maple beech forest.Vast stretches of trees and their green leaves grew closely together as if they were connected to the horizon, turning the sky into a sky of emerald green. The weather wasn’t great. It was drizzling, but the rain droplets made the leaves looked better. Raine walked between the trees with an umbrella over her head, blending in with nature. She had never seen such a beautiful forest before, a fores
Summer was just like his weak point. Every time her name was mentioned, it would set off his rage, making him lose his sanity. “Who said so?” His tone was deep and cold.“Nobody, it’s just my guess. You didn’t mind taking a photo with me three years back, but now you do. The only explanation for this would be Summer. Since she is your wife, you must be afraid of her. That’s why you rejected me, isn’t it?“Afraid of Summer? Afraid of a woman who had been saying how much she hated him, a woman who persistently wanted to divorce him. How ironic and humiliating...At the same time, the corner of his lips curled into a cold sneer as he said, “Do you really think I would be afraid of a woman who is going to divorce me?”There had never been a woman who could challenge his limits and patience over and over again!The woman who repeatedly said she hated him, the woman who wanted to end their marriage as soon as possible. Mark could definitely live on happily without such a woman!‘Doe
Raine waited for him to leave before letting out a soft sigh. As she stood there, she felt that the soft rain had made everything seem brighter. She started to sway her body in the spot and danced in the rain.Walking around the forest, Summer caught her dancing by accident. The edges of her lips lifted with bitterness and mockery. to a degree that was ironic, and bitter. Their lives were as different as chalk and cheese, one was in bliss while the other in misery. This saying perfectly encapsulated the situation they were in. Summer’s gaze did not rest on Raine for a long time. She continued her way up the hill after shooting her a few cold glares. Although it was called a hill, the paths were not rugged. It was built flat, making it easy for people to hike. The view from above was indeed pleasurable through the soft rain. At least, it was able to ease her mind and wash away her weariness...Of course, Raine too saw Summer. She thought what she did was embarrassing and awkwa
Raine took a few steps backward. Her face turned pale, but she still kept her calm. At the same time, the two of them noticed Summer, who was standing at the corner. Swiftly, one of them switched positions next to Summer, trapping both ladies in between them. “What do you want?” Trying to calm herself down, Summer looked at them. At the same time, she examined her surroundings. Her back was facing the edge of the cliff, and they were blocking her only way out. It was impossible to escape. Judging from the way the two men were dressed, it looked like everything was planned out beforehand. It was safe to assume that they were either after money or had a score to settle with one of the three. Those were basically the only two reasons. “Can you even afford what we want?” the man with a knife said coldly. “Other than money, what else do you want?”“I want you dead!”Raine arched her brows. “But we have never offended you in any way. We haven’t even met before. So why would you w